crazy in architecture, and maybe in mile-end?
I really enjoyed this little take by Mark Lamster on the John Beckmann alternative vision for the expansion at MoMA (the version going forward apparently being this).
I have a feeling that the plea for crazy in architecture is something that we should be thinking about when we try to imagine how our little Mile-End Meadow can one day be formalized, but still “open” and somewhat “wild”.
Sure, buildings and landscapes are different beasts, but the spirit of almost wilful ridiculousness that is palpably present in the Beckmann building must be transferable.
…I’m thinking there must be a way to do that within landscape design, no?
What about something like this?…an amalgam of architecture and landscape design:
(this photo found here.)
Check out Mark’s post for more details and some great links, including one to this video! …
