SEPTEMBER 16, 1993

Full News Archive

• Headline: Restoring a Vermont Agricultural Legacy. Impact: The restoration of this barn sparked a nationwide trend where hipsters began turning barns into overpriced coffee shops. Now, every time someone orders an artisanal latte in a refurbished barn, a piece of Abraham Williamson's spirit cringes.. Fact: Did you know that barns have a better life expectancy than most relationships? It's true – they often last longer than the couple who restores them..
• Headline: Sustainable Transformation at Otto Tootsi Plohound. Impact: This shoe store's transformation from junkyard to chic boutique led to an explosion of 'upcycled' fashion stores, resulting in an entire generation convinced that wearing tires is the ultimate statement on sustainability.. Fact: Did you know that every time someone buys shoes made from tractor tires, a farmer silently weeps? It's like turning a beloved tractor into a fashion accessory!.
• Headline: Petmenders Animal Hospital Renovation. Impact: This facade renovation set a precedent for landmark preservation, leading to a future where every building was treated like a museum. Spoiler alert: visitors still complain about the lack of parking.. Fact: Did you know that in TriBeCa, 'landmark' is just a fancy way of saying 'we aren’t tearing this down no matter how many developers beg'?.
• Headline: CURRENTS; Switched-On Eggs. Impact: Heather Faulding's ostrich-egg chandelier caused a bizarre obsession with exotic egg decor, leading to a future where people argue over who can make the fanciest light fixture out of endangered species.. Fact: Did you know that if you hang an ostrich egg from your ceiling, you can technically call your home a 'fowl' abode? Puns aside, it's still quite the conversation starter!.
• Headline: CURRENTS; Kremlin Local Stop Here?. Impact: The exhibition of Moscow's subway stations in a New York lobby triggered a global fascination with public transport art, resulting in a future where subway stations are mistaken for galleries and actual art is left to gather dust.. Fact: Did you know that the Moscow subway stations are so beautiful, they make the New York subway look like a scene from a horror movie? Good luck finding an art piece that doesn't have a rat in the background!.
• Headline: COMPANY NEWS; G.M. Agrees To The Sale Of Allison. Impact: General Motors selling its Allison Gas Turbine division led to a ripple effect where every time a car breaks down, a mechanic now has to explain why it’s not a gas turbine. Spoiler: it's not even a turbine!. Fact: Did you know that every time you say 'Allison' in the automotive industry, someone somewhere is probably crying over a lost gas turbine deal? Talk about a dramatic exit!.