by Al Belote | Jun 10, 2009 | architecture, Uncategorized
Few people I have talked to in passing love it. Most would say it is stark or brutal (true to the style) or comment on the “unsightly” weathering of the concrete. But I happen to love it, in spite of those qualities. Perhaps, in part, because of those...
by Al Belote | Oct 30, 2008 | design
What happens at zero? Any of us who live in an urban area are probably familiar with the crossing signals that give you a handy little countdown of how many seconds you have left as you cross the street. BUT, exactly what happens when the counting is done is a bit of...
by Al Belote | Jun 8, 2008 | design
I opened up a new copy (June 2008) of Harvard Business Review (or actually, just looked at the cover where the articles are listed), and was thrilled to see an article, by Jeff Brown of IDEO, presenting one of my favorite subjects, DESIGN, as an essential factor in...
by Al Belote | May 20, 2006 | design
The key quality or function of design is to connect people with ideas and experiences that can transform their lives. To regard it simply as how things look is a limited view. It’s impossible to design without understanding who the people are for whom you are...
