AUGUST 29, 2007

Full News Archive

• Headline: Architectural Innovation on Long Island. Impact: The architects' new homes spark a trend for 'luxury' houses that make people forget the spirit of the land, leading to a future where even the ghosts of the indigenous people start charging rent.. Fact: You know, because nothing says 'respect for history' like plopping a McMansion down on ancestral grounds. Bravo, architects!.
• Headline: Exploring Community Through Art and Architecture. Impact: Nelson's project inadvertently inspires a generation of hipster artists who start calling dilapidated buildings 'cultural hubs', leading to an explosion of overpriced coffee shops and artisanal toast.. Fact: Turns out, if you pile enough scrap lumber together, people will pay to get lost in it. Who knew construction debris could be so avant-garde?.
• Headline: Amid All the Cheers, a Few Signs of Change. Impact: Hilary Duff's unexpected musical success creates a ripple effect that leads to a resurgence of 'pop stars who can sort of sing'—making karaoke night at your local bar a lot more entertaining and a little less cringeworthy.. Fact: In an alternate universe, Hilary Duff is considered a musical genius. In this one, she’s just a little bit better than your last attempt at karaoke!.