FEBRUARY 3, 1994

Full News Archive

• Headline: Cost Overruns at Atlanta Olympics 1996. Impact: The Atlanta Olympics budget overruns led to a new era of financial mismanagement in large events, ultimately inspiring cities to just go ahead and lie about their budgets altogether, giving birth to the phrase 'Underpromise and Overdeliver'—which is now the motto of every political campaign.. Fact: The cost overruns were so astounding that they still inspire Olympic organizers to this day to craft more elaborate spreadsheets than a tax accountant on caffeine..
• Headline: Volkswagen Wins Legal Battle Against G.M.. Impact: Volkswagen's legal win over G.M. sparked an obsession with corporate espionage that led to the creation of the now-infamous game 'Corporate Spy: The Boardroom Edition,' where players steal trade secrets instead of just office supplies.. Fact: This legal battle was so riveting that it almost made car enthusiasts forget about the actual cars—almost..
• Headline: Buckled and Bowed, And Still Standing. Impact: The post-quake architectural designs became a trend, leading to a new style dubbed 'Earthquake Chic,' which somehow made it fashionable to have your house lean to one side—because who doesn’t want their home to look like it survived a disaster?. Fact: Architects are now considering a 'slightly crooked' aesthetic as the next big thing—just wait until they start charging extra for the 'natural disaster look.'.
• Headline: HOUSE PROUD. Impact: The Sand Castle on Laidley Street became the blueprint for future reality TV homes, turning ordinary family houses into extravagant mini-castles that would make even the most modest family feel like royalty—if they could afford the mortgage, of course.. Fact: Kids calling it a Sand Castle is adorable, but let's be real; it’s the only castle that requires a 30-year mortgage..
• Headline: CURRENTS; Architecture On Screen. Impact: The rise of architecture on screen led to the birth of 'Architectural ASMR,' where people now relax to the sound of blueprints being drawn and the soothing whispers of designers discussing load-bearing walls.. Fact: Next time you're bored, just watch a video of someone sketching a building—it's like watching paint dry but with more drama..
• Headline: CURRENTS; The Many Images of Frank Lloyd Wright. Impact: Frank Lloyd Wright's images prompted a renaissance of architectural selfies, influencing future architects to pose dramatically with their buildings like they were in a fashion shoot rather than a construction site.. Fact: Wright’s life was so stylish that if Instagram had existed, he would have had more followers than all the Kardashians combined..
• Headline: Stripping Furniture Finish. Impact: The struggle of stripping furniture finish has led to countless DIY videos that now dominate the internet, resulting in an entire generation believing they can achieve 'vintage chic'—when in reality, they've just created a pile of sawdust and regrets.. Fact: The only thing harder than stripping furniture is stripping the layers of bad decisions that come with it..
• Headline: CURRENTS; Enlightened Candlelight. Impact: The trend of candlelight in architecture opened the door to the entire 'Instagrammable' movement, where people now feel compelled to light a million candles just to get the perfect shot—because who needs fire safety when you have likes?. Fact: Candlelight gives a room a cozy feel—unless, of course, you’re trying to read a book or do anything that requires actual light..