A little kick in the butt.
“Life is very fleeting. It’s important to be gentle and optimistic. We look behind and think what we’ve done in this life has been good. It was simple; it was modest. Everyone creates their own story and moves on. That’s it. I don’t feel particularly important. What we create is not important. We’re very insignificant.”
- Oscar Niemeyer R.I.P.Brasilia Under Construction
Designed by Oscar Niemeyer and built in the late 50s Brasilia is one of the most important architectural projects of the 20th century. These photographs by Marcel Gautherot capture some of Brasilia’s most iconic buildings under construction.
(via bravelittlerobot)
Tulach a’ tSolais by Scott Tallon Walker Architects
Mathematical, abstract, without apparent function and very memorable, the chamber adheres to the classical golden ratio.
