Jean Snow [.net]

Month: February 2005

  • Oazo

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    The other day I had a chance to check out the fairly recent Oazo shopping complex near Tokyo station, not far from the Marunouchi Building. Its biggest feature is the huge Maruzen bookstore. I must admit being quite impressed with the foreign book section on the top floor. Very nice selection of design and architecture…

  • Architecture as a Medium

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    The University of Tokyo is currently hosting “Architecture as a Medium: From Piranesi to Expo ’70.” What kinds of messages did architecture try to confer in the modern age, and how were they designed to fulfill that purpose? Every man-made object acts as a carrier of information to a certain degree. Architecture is no exception.…

  • Design Gallery

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    The current exhibition at Matsuya’s Design Gallery.

  • Tangerine 1.0

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    Well, made it to the other side, with just a few bumps and bruises. The funny thing about updating the site right now, is that it coincides with today’s official release of

  • Expected Weirdness

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    I’ve been secretly working on an upgrade to the site for the past week, and I’m about to make it live. Weirdness is sure to incur. Please be patient.

  • Paris Hilton

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    Shake your body-body with Mu while watching the

  • Underground Tokyo Guidebook

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    Tokyo Damage Report offers an underground guide to Tokyo, including detailed descriptions and addresses for things that are off the beaten path. I just quickly glanced at it, but it looks like is has some fun suggestions. Link via Boing Boing.

  • Time on Archilab

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    Time Asia has an article up on the MAM’s current “Archilab” exhibition.