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April 9, 2010

Event: Module 7 Review

I finally managed to visit the event yesterday morning. They had a pretty decent sized space to show off the work, which was presented on simple and crude modular wooden frame structures. I was a little disappointed that they didn't go crazy and try to…
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April 1, 2010

Event: Module 7

Student work is going to be on display at the Avenues next week and I'll be there at the opening on Sunday to see their work. I was pleasantly surprised by the audacious creativity of KU architecture students the last time I was there. Hope…
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February 16, 2010

Jazeera Magazine

A few months ago Jasem, Amenah and I were interviewed for an article in the in-flight magazine of Jazeera Airways. The issue is now in print and is on all of their planes. Thanks again to Lara Dunston and Terence Carter for taking the time…
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January 30, 2010

Site Update

I've been meaning to change the site for a while now and I finally got around to doing that. The improvements are mostly cosmetic, a new header and color scheme. It looks a lot more optimistic now, and that's a feeling that we hope reflects…
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January 11, 2010

Event: Pecha Kucha Night

I will be presenting at the upcoming Pecha Kucha Night that will take place on Thursday January 14, 7:30 in the Scientific Center in Salmiya, outdoors behind the Costa Coffee. I'll be talking about 'Kuwait Urban Density' and will touch upon themes from the blog,…
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January 10, 2010

Event: A Night for Architecture

T-Square Magazine, a student based architectural magazine together with KASA (Kuwait Architectural Student Association) and AIAS (American Institute for Architecture Students) are organizing an event titled “A Night for Architecture” at the Americani Cultural Center, January 13, 2010 6-9PM. The event is held under the…
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December 23, 2009

SAM Street Analysis

Be sure to check out Tom Modeen's latest post on SAM street at Kuwait School. He talks about how the street has the potential to become a place where you would go to just walk around and explore, having accidental and unexpected discoveries. He has some…
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September 26, 2009

AlRaya

The image below is of the street face of AlRaya. I'm certain that many of you have had this same thought; why have the developers of AlRaya completely wasted this wonderful opportunity? The pavement, which is actually of great quality and well maintained, is yearning…
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September 12, 2009

The Social Life of Small Urban Spaces

Kuwait has forgotten the value of a good public space. The built environment of Kuwait City does not reflect the inherent character and tradition of its citizens. Kuwaitis are a very social people, yet the city has no truly public space. This spatial void has…
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