Tag: misfits’ musings

Career Case Study #1: Frederick Kiesler

September 28, 2012

There aren’t that many misfits. Last century, we had Irving Gill, Hannes Meyer, Eileen Gray, Superstudio, and The Futurists. The first three are true misfits with Hannes Meyer being Architectural Misfit #1. Superstudio and The Futurists are more like accidental misfits in that they had a useful idea or two. I think that’s basically going to […]

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Misfits’ “English for Architects” Awards

January 12, 2012

Graham McKay

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The Misfits’ “English for Architects” Awards are designed to highlight groundbreaking examples of the English language being used to make shitty buildings and ideas seem not only better than they are, but fucking amazing! The Rem Koolhaas Prize: This prize is awarded as a tribute to Rem Koolhaas when he hasn’t had time to prepare […]