Author: Marcus Trimble

Nicolai Ouroussoff on the end of one of architecture’s most delirious eras: Nowhere was that poisonous cocktail of vanity and self-delusion more visible than in Manhattan.  Although some important cultural projects were commissioned, this era will probably be remembered as much for its vulgarity as its ambition.  NYT.

Mapping the Inauguration. “One can’t help but be utterly fascinated by the image of military personnel swarming around this map or looking on from above in the bleachers to play out scenarios of what will happen and what might happen in a sort of cartographic war game.” Agreed.

Italian engineers will start work next month to stabilise the Campanile of St Mark’s Square after sensors revealed the 98m Venetian tower has shifted several millimetres in the past half century.  The Independent.

Architecture’s 10 best of 2008 according to Paul Goldberger.  New Yorker.

Long time favourite’s, Delaware have released the first of a monthly series of iPhone apps. @mtchl was right &#8212 iPhone apps are the new 7″ single.

Kerbside camping in a Porsche shaped tent.