Author Archives: pettydesign
HOUSTON CENTRAL STATION
METRO Houston reviled on January 24th the competition entries for a new light rail station that will be at the junction of the existing rail line, and two forthcoming ones and will be known as, “Central Station.” I think this …
HOUSTON CENTRAL STATION
METRO Houston reviled on January 24th the competition entries for a new light rail station that will be at the junction of the existing rail line, and two forthcoming ones and will be known as, “Central Station.” I think this …
EDITIONS OF 100
I have been a huge fan of the design from Editions of 100 ever since I first stumbled upon it 6 months ago. Its simplicity inspired me to develop a web site for a design gallery in Biberach as well …
EDITIONS OF 100
I have been a huge fan of the design from Editions of 100 ever since I first stumbled upon it 6 months ago. Its simplicity inspired me to develop a web site for a design gallery in Biberach as well …
BJARKE INGELS ON SUSTAINABILITY
Bjarke Ingels always has some great ideas and ways of communicating them. I envy his energy. …
BJARKE INGELS ON SUSTAINABILITY
Bjarke Ingels always has some great ideas and ways of communicating them. I envy his energy. …
URBAN THINGS
Over the course of the past several years, I have assembled a collection of detailed sketches of various urban patterns and interests that I have come across. The following pages are a sample of interests that I feel coordinate with …
URBAN THINGS
Over the course of the past several years, I have assembled a collection of detailed sketches of various urban patterns and interests that I have come across. The following pages are a sample of interests that I feel coordinate with …
REAL SNOW BEGINS
After having a really nice Fall and a slow start to winter, the snow in Munich finally came full force last night. We have had a few days here and there with some snow, but nothing like this. It is …
REAL SNOW BEGINS
After having a really nice Fall and a slow start to winter, the snow in Munich finally came full force last night. We have had a few days here and there with some snow, but nothing like this. It is …
MY LONDON
Upon leaving the capitol. I wanted to create a Nolli Style map of London. Only I wanted to infuse within it the buildings that were most important in my time there. I made the buildings I occupied most often, where …
THINKING DIFFERENTLY
I watched this fantastic TED video where Derek Sivers gives an exciting lecture about different urban ideologies between America and Japan.
In America, streets have names and blocks are the in between. In japan, blocks have names and streets are …
THINKING DIFFERENTLY
I watched this fantastic TED video where Derek Sivers gives an exciting lecture about different urban ideologies between America and Japan.
In America, streets have names and blocks are the in between. In japan, blocks have names and streets are …
rethinkHOU :: No.002
retrofit all downtown empty buildings and levels to athletic type facilities that could be intertwined together.
The state of the current economy has developed a large portion of empty space in what was originally developed as prime downtown office. …
rethinkHOU :: No.002
retrofit all downtown empty buildings and levels to athletic type facilities that could be intertwined together.
The state of the current economy has developed a large portion of empty space in what was originally developed as prime downtown office. …
ROTHSCHILD HEADQUARTERS
Built Work
9 months
2008/2009
Allies and Morrison Architects (in conjunction with OMA)
The Rothschild family first moved to the site on New Court in London over 200 years ago. Building upon a palimpsest of different buildings throughout the …
ROTHSCHILD HEADQUARTERS
Built Work
9 months
2008/2009
Allies and Morrison Architects (in conjunction with OMA)
The Rothschild family first moved to the site on New Court in London over 200 years ago. Building upon a palimpsest of different buildings throughout the …
rethinkHOU :: No.001
Place a cover on the Katy Freeway and create a linear park with transit, running/bike trails and retail opportunities.
The idea isn’t new. Covering large roadways in major cities in an effort to reduce negative impacts brought upon the …
rethinkHOU :: No.001
Place a cover on the Katy Freeway and create a linear park with transit, running/bike trails and retail opportunities.
The idea isn’t new. Covering large roadways in major cities in an effort to reduce negative impacts brought upon the …