12/09/2008

City Zoo - Man made MONKey business


A nice example of contemporary cities which are no longer just accidental homes for animals that have been displaced from their natural habitat. They can now be seen as hotbeds of evolutionary change, shaping the adaptations of their resident fauna.
As we begin to view our cities as worthwhile ecosystems this project investigates the possibilities of a symbiotic relationship between two different systems of organization- technology and nature.
And did I see that correctly? Are climbers seen as a breed of animal who should, by means of their sport, be integrated in the urban jungle? I see possibilities here. Loads of them. So where are all those investors who are going to realize these ideas !
(source: tomorrowsthoughtstoday.com)

12/08/2008

Wake Up Call - Comic

After having celbrated the dutch folklore 'Sinterklaas' three times at a row and a 10 mile run on sunday I feel a little knackered. Although I did the 10 mile in a (for me) reasonable 1hr 10min 49sec, I woke up a little like Calvin in the comic above. Waking up in your own dream twice, urgh....