Anybody with eyes can see that Northern California is awash in a sea of stucco… So when the material is used in a way that shows how compelling it can be, we should pay attention — even if the building in question is something as mundane as a parking garage.
The Semantic Metal Surface is an article which outlines the sustainable aspects of various metals. Written by L. William Zahner, the piece was originally published in the architectural quarterly, “Forward, The Architecture & Design Journal of the National Associates Committee.”
In 1969 a screaming, reverberating rendition of the Star Spangled Banner by Jimi Hendrix seemed to herald an end to innocence. His resonant lyric “Are you experienced?” is now recalled in the name of software billionaire Paul G. Allen’s Experience Music Project. Hendrix would have appreciated the design approach to Seattle’s new museum of pop music.
From afar, the New Cooper Union Academic Building appears to have tall windows scattered all over its surface. Drawing nearer, these little windows are actually sheets of stainless steel, and it is the rest of the building which is the window. This illusion is subtle and gorgeous. Zahner was brought in by the architects at Morphosis after working on projects for the team in other parts of the country.
We are sad to announce that Leo William Zahner, Jr. passed away Thursday, November 15, 2007.