Wednesday, August 28, 2013

The IVC PAC: "odd geometries"

     A friend sent me a link to the latest issue of Orange Coast Magazine, which offers lists: "A compendium of local freebies, indigenous foods, celebrity mug shots, iconic blondes, and other unforgettable realities of Orange County life!"
     Sounds like fun.
     One of the lists, composed by Alan Hess, is "5 architectural wonders," including the Crystal Cathedral.
     Those "wonders" are paired with 5 architectural "wonder whys." 
     I hate to tell ya, but Irvine Valley College's celebrated Performing Arts Center was #3 among the Wonder Whys. 
     Check it out:




     In case you can't read the caption, it says: "Odd geometries are all the rage in architecture, but here they're done without conviction or an understanding of how to balance and compose skewed lines to create energy and unity."
     I've got to admit: there's something goofy about that building. From a distance, one can make out a shape: it's the state of Texas. WTF?
     I dunno. Maybe the problem is that Glenn chose the color scheme. Could be.
     He should go back to 'splainin' rocks.

Reportedly, Glenn's first choice was plaid
His second choice got the thumbs down too
It says "Texas" to me. Plus it's red.

Roy's obituary in LA Times and Register: "we were lucky to have you while we did"

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