Weekend Wanderings 07.19.08

A trip to the public library presents all types of great textures and reflections, along with the realization that my shoes might not be rain proof anymore.

Weekend Wanderings 07.13.08

A few inspirations from the weekend

Colors of the City

As I'm sure you've noticed from the last few posts...I was recently in New York, had an amazing time and grew my on-going obsession with that city in general.  One of the things I realized, when I got home and sifted through my photos, was that New York projects a rainbow of colors, and in some unfamiliar places.

I thought the window display at Louis Vuitton on 5th Avenue was gorgeous, as was the the equally artistic street grate in front of the store.  I also loved the different mediums color was presented at MoMA, ranging from exhibits, hallways and the lobby floor.

Pop Burger

So...I was lucky in enough to stumble into Pop Burger this week, while I was in NYC.  I had read about it, and really wanted to check it out.  I think their first location is in Chelsea, but I found this one on the East side, just off 5th Ave. [across the street from the Mac store that looks like an ice cube].

As you can see, I was obsessed with the way they did the backlit cutouts on the walls.  Along with the great design, the food was delicious.  I had the burgers [you get two small burgers], fries and a black and white shake.  If I can make a recommendation, it would be to take your food and enjoy it in Central Park [only about 2 block away].

The Pod

I am staying at the Pod Hotel on the East side of Manhattan.  I can't recommend this place enough.  The next time you're in NYC, and want a unique lodging experience, look no further than the pod.  Great rooms, amazing lobby and breath-taking rooftop.

NYC

I arrived in NYC this weekend, and will be spending the week here, talking with other designers, watching demos and enjoying the city.  Plenty of pictures are on there way.

Takin' It To The Streets

It is finally that time of year in MPLS where you can actually walk through the city without getting hit by some sort of arctic front.  Needless to say, you're crazy not to take advantage of the summer months here.

My wife and I recently moved from the Warehouse District to Elliot Park, so I am gaining new perspectives on buildings I've walked by hundreds of times.  I am also discovering some of the great MPLS architecture, like this church in my neighborhood.