Five posts that caught my eye this week.
Tag: architecture
What is Genius Loci?
Each city has a unique genius loci — a distinctive atmosphere, that goes beyond the built environment.
Sites to See: Neil B. McGinnis Equipment Co. / Allis-Chalmers Showroom
This building is an often overlooked example of Phoenix’s mid-century architecture. Neil B. McGinnis Neil B. McGinnis was born in El Paso Texas in 1897. He spent his childhood in Missouri, and moved to Phoenix in 1912. McGinnis graduated from Phoenix Union High School and attended Occidental College in California before joining the Navy during World…
Friday 5: What I've been reading over the past week
A selection of the best articles I’ve read over the past seven days.
DPJ Article-Growing a Community in Central Phoenix: Abraham James
What started as a way to reconnect with his past, has led Abraham James to connect with his central Phoenix community in ways he never imagined.
Radiate Phoenix September Gathering: Urban Grocery and Wine Bar
Radiate Phoenix, a gathering of downtown advocate and urbanites will celebrate its two year anniversary next Tuesday, September 29th with an exclusive preview of the all new Phoenix Public Market Urban Grocery and Wine Bar.
DPJ Article: It All Adds Up: Christoph Kaiser and His Garfield Neighborhood
Christoph Kaiser is helping to rebuilding Garfield one house at a time. Once an epicenter of gang activity and urban blight in Downtown Phoenix, Kaiser‚Äôs houses are now at the heart of Garfield’s resurgence, and among the coolest in Downtown Phoenix.
DPJ Article: New Ideas and Old Buildings: Grand Avenue Adaptive Reuse Tour
On Saturday, September 26, a handful of adaptive reuse projects will be highlighted during the Grand Avenue Festival.
Recent Readings: September 14-20
A selection of my favorite articles and blog posts from the past week.
Urban Textures
Often unseen and unnoticed, the textures of a city form the backdrop in front of which we conduct our lives.