Writer: Emerald Liu
Casino Royale: Stynen’s unrealised sculpture garden
30.03.2021
Casino Royale: Stynen’s unrealised sculpture garden30.03.2021
The city council of the seaside town Oostende organised a competition for its new casino-kursaal in 1945, and a design by Antwerp architect Léon Stynen was chosen as the winner the following year. Stynen was a prominent name by that time, having previously designed casinos for Knokke, Chaudfontaine, and Blankenberge.… Read More
Louis Kahn: In Praise of shadows
03.02.2021
Louis Kahn: In Praise of shadows03.02.2021
– Emerald Liu
The pale white touch The most exquisite glow and depth of shadows An immutable mystery in the crossbeam of tranquillity simply vanished when the sunlight flooded the atmosphere Of this small corner Where we as children would feel an inexpressible chill While waiting so quiet and pliant to the touch… Read More
theoretical & imaginary DMC sketch