The ‘Technology’ of Francois Roche

When French architect Francois Roche was asked, “What project has given you the most satisfaction?” he replied: ”Any project where I can tell a story.” When Roche was asked, “When you were a child, did you want to become an architect?” He replied, “Of course not, it’s not a vocation. I hate that.”

[Excerpt from interview at Designboom]

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Chris Payne — Architectural Photographer

Mead Building Lobby, Yankston State Hospital, South Dakota

“Trained as an architect, Chris Payne is a graduate of Columbia University and the University of Pennsylvania. His interest in historic buildings and industrial architecture began shortly after college. 

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Oblique section through extruded square grid (wood blocks), edge hinges with white tape. 

How and why do does a matrix terminate? Why repeat? If you take one away, it falls apart. I don’t know if that makes it meaningful. Moreeeeee of this business soon.

-R.M.

Le Corbusier’s “Venice Hospital,” Unbuilt — 1965

Le Corbusier’s “Venice Hospital,” Unbuilt — 1965