Hot Dog Diary - Graphic Novel by Nathan Tolzmann

My lovely wife Emily, for my birthday, gave me this newly published labor of love from our good friend Nathan. It is the beautifully drawn chronicle of a bike trip from the NW coast to Chicago Nathan made 20 yrs. ago with his good friend Matt. The biking took about 4 months and the graphic novel took almost 4yrs. to complete.

The teaser is…there’s a fun cameo of me in it that was kind of exciting to discover.

2 additional things: a) find the book here b) and/or go here to see more of some of Nathan’s art

Urban Camp by Felipe Campolina

Designed to be affordable building systems, easy to transport and assemble. These homes measure approx. 350 sq ft and can accommodate 4+ people. The structural system is scaffolding tubes/fittings with lumber crosspieces for panels (adding to the stiffness). Clear corrugated polycarbonate sheets cover the roof/walls - making it waterproof.

I could imagine these with insulated panels, solar and water collection systems and wood stoves as quick off-grid dwellings in rural, mt or urban settings. More here.

In Bamboo by Archi-Union (China)

Constructed in 52 days in 2018, this 19,000sf pavilion contains exhibition, gathering, and dining spaces. The steel and wood structure supports a twisting roof of small ceramic tiles, which slopes down near a reflective pool and garden in the building’s center. More here.

Art by Bill Hinz

These prints remind me a bit of murmurations (schools of fish or flocks of birds that all move together as if a large organism). More here on But Does it Float

Atelier Masōmī - Mariam Kamara (Founder & Principal) NIGER

Design Philosophy: Architects have an important role to play in creating spaces that have the power to elevate, dignify and provide a better quality of life. The context, people and cultural heritage of a place are the building blocks we employ in order to come up with culturally relevant designs, that are at home in their local context but reimagined for the 21 century. Our work is built on a foundation of extensive research that uncovers ways in which we can go beyond the client’s brief and amplify the impact of a project. We have found that by working within our constraints and challenges allows us to be able to create more meaningful, sustainable architecture. We believe that as architects and designers, it is our duty to find ways to bridge societal divides, be they cultural, economic or political. This mindset has resulted in the ability to develop meaningful and impactful ways to shape positive evolution of present narratives.