toy box

Idea on urban garden!

documented in Germany, August 25th 2008.

"I am open for everything" trash can

documented in Hamburg, August 23rd 2008.

Coming soon...

 Construction site for hotel in Paris. They are using printable panels turn ugly "in process" construction site into optimistic view to excite the public. I really like the hand drawing style they used to capture the future vision. Can you see the sketch line on the windows and how drawing fades away and construction structures see through as it goes toward the top of the panel?
documented in Paris, August 21st 2008.

Miniature retail space

Where there are tourists, there are business opportunities. All you need is a 12"x12" cloth. It also turns into a very convenient container when they are done selling the Eiffel tower key chain in one spot.
documented in Paris, August 21st 2008.

Use me as you like... (riverside furniture)

So flexible, inviting and comfortable. The scene from 6pm on Thursday evening... (where is this in Los Angeles?)
documented in Paris, August 21st 2008.

2D/3D display

documented in Germany, August 08.

Status of art

Status of art measured by the way it is celebrated... 

Documented in Paris on August 22nd 2008

Public space fully utilized

Hello from Hamburg. I was in Paris for a few days and now in Hamburg, Germany. I will be reporting from this side of the world till the end of this month. 

So Paris! My favorite hang out place in the city was this spot. On the river bank, a stretch of one mile or so turned into a casual "beach" like setting both catered toward tourists and locals. I think they execute the idea of "public space" really well. Everywhere I went, there were parks and squares with comfortable chairs to lounge nearby beautiful old gardens. Those settings makes it almost effortless to let the time pass by. (unlike Los Angeles where public space almost feels hostile.) I wonder what are the ingredients in creating a space like this... Beach chair alone can not be the only reason. People are definitely relaxed and always ready to jump into spontaneous activities (let that be singing and dancing along with piano, tasting gelato...) I think it is an atmosphere that is created by a combination of people, environment and pop-up inserts (piano, chairs, umbrella, magic show...) without becoming too cheesy. (I think some summer festivals in America miss the sweet spot by making it too theme oriented)  So where can I find a place with this kind of quality to live?