The Tiny House movement is a newer and smaller way of life. Check out all the types of small-living out there. Come learn about this innovative and sustainable philosophy here at The LAB Miami this Wednesday. Register here.
Libraries are cooler than Walmarts
So Today The City of Miami might decide on the future of Midtown, that is, the Walmart that everybody has been talking about. A Walmart has never been known to revitalize a neighborhood. A library has. Recently a library in Texas gathered a lot of buzz. It is the largest single story library in the country, and why? Because the McAllen Public Library is a repurposed abandoned Walmart. The building has won several awards and it really is a beauty to look at, especially when you picture the dullness that inhabited it before.
Wouldn’t it be great to turn our future Walmart into a library before it even is a Walmart? Definitely a crazy and unrealistic dream right now, but here are some of the coolest libraries around the world. Just something to look at instead of thinking about Walmart.
1. The Kansas City Public Library
2. National Technical Library in Prague
3.The Salt Lake City Public Library
5. Jose Vasconcelos Library, México
Have you seen what the new Museum of Science will look like? It is set to open in early 2015. Looks like it will be worth the wait. The building will include a planetarium, aquarium, educational facilities, and plenty of indoor and outdoor flexible space.
They just announced that they are looking for a design firm to develop their brand and are accepting proposals. To find out more and keep up with the building progress visit the Miami Science Museum blog.
The run down Miami Marine Stadium is on the verge of a rebirth. Since Hurricane Andrew it has served mainly as a blank canvas for graffiti artists and a haven for skaters, which has inspired its original architect to see the space in a new light. Efforts are underway to preserve the historical landmark and add a public garden. Could this be Miami´s answer to New York City´s Highline? Could it be another street art mecca to rival Wynwood? The possibilities are endless, and the views are breathtaking. The stadium had been left for dead, looks like another life is around the corner.
Read the recent article featured in Atlantic Cities here
Tickets worth buying this weekend: New Orleans funk, architectural dance and killer rock
Besides the usual Miami nightlife offerings, this weekend three events stand out. Check these out:
1. New Orleans Funk at The Stage Miami
2. “Why Patterns & RECESS” at the Adrienne Arsht Center : A collaboration between acclaimed choreographer Jonah Bokaer and artist/architect Daniel Arsham. This dance performance is on only tonight! Find out more and get tickets here
3. The Kills at Revolution : Don’t miss this American-British combo rock out on Saturday night. Buy tickets here. Haven’t heard their sound ? Listen here
Miami’s own star architect, Chad Oppenheim, collaborates with rapper Pharrell Williams
Sometimes the most exciting projects come from the most unlikely collaborations. After meeting in Art Basel Miami, Pharrell Williams and Chad Oppenheim were itching to find something to work on together. Pharrell Williams is known for his trend-setting music and fashion, while Chad Oppenheim is known for his innovative and sustainable architecture. Finally, they figured out a way to combine there passions. Oppenheim has designed the Pharrell Williams Resource Center, which will be built in William’s hometown, Virginia Beach. The 30,000 sq.ft. center is meant to serve as an escape and haven for kids to learn and dream.
Willams has said, “I believe the architecture of a building says a lot about its soul and I wanted a building for the center that makes a statement to the world and the kids – something that will stand as a monument of optimism, and felt Chad was the only architect that could capture that.” We couldn’t agree more. Oppenheim has shown his unique vision in buildings all around Miami, like these:
A true combination of love, art and business. We cannot wait to see how this collaboration turns out. The building is set to break ground in 2013.
Read the full article at Inhabitat.
