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I’ve heard it said (by Robert Stern, by Peter Eisenman, by Michael Graves and others) that “no one wants to enter a building in a crotch.” I had always thought they were arguing for a defined entry point, as opposed to a hidden slot or recess, but after seeing this I finally understand what they really meant. (Obviously, this installation is the precursor to OMA’s CCTV. The similarity is stunningly disturbing.) San Diego Convention Center

I’ve heard it said (by Robert Stern, by Peter Eisenman, by Michael Graves and others) that “no one wants to enter a building in a crotch.” I had always thought they were arguing for a defined entry point, as opposed to a hidden slot or recess, but after seeing this I finally understand what they really meant.

(Obviously, this installation is the precursor to OMA’s CCTV. The similarity is stunningly disturbing.)

San Diego Convention Center

— 1 year ago with 81 notes
#architecture  #san diego 
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    No, not really. ;-)
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    “No one wants to enter a building in a crotch.” That’s a pretty safe assumption, I think!
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    Interesting point, but according to Professor Eisenman’s series of rants on this very topic, it is a distinction without...
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    How have I never noticed this before?
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    I bike through here all the time!
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    reflagging just for the description. lawlzzz
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