Inside / Outside

this is a contribution from the Cloud Dwellers....it really intrigues me. at one spectrum I ponder how it's possible to remove the innards, the soul, from a building of such Cultural Heritage Significance - at another spectrum I am simply drawn inside this as a photographic study, suspended in 2D vertigo...

"This is an inside - outside montage of the remnant facade of George Symon's Suits and St Francis House in Elizabeth St."

- Cloud Dwellers. www.cloud-dwellers.com.au

Home Festival

it's an understatement to say that brisbane is forming a new cultural identity! 'walking the walk' is the Home Festival - get along and support the event on Saturday 9th April...

2011

A new year has begun (well it's March now).

Brisbab has taken a little break, refreshed and geared up for a new year of observing, connecting, commenting and discussing ideas.

As a New Zealander, a friend (and lover) of Japan and a citizen of Brisbane, reflecting on recent events, ocurring in these places, has in my view brought about a broader way of thinking, about both people and the environments (built and natural) we live in.

For anyone that may read or follow us and has been affected in anyway, our sincerest thoughts and wishes of strength (Kia Kaha!) go out to you, your friends and your families.

From our observations there is a huge amount of renewed community spirit, locally and internationally. On this note, we hope to capture the essence of a renewed year ahead!

A brisbane storm

As night rolls over... the sky comes alive with lightning and thunder to follow.
Home becomes a safe place to retreat and watch on.
Calm returns as mother natures storm passes and blackness of the night returns, warmed by moonlight.

City Cycle Bikes

photo - 2010 the foto fanatic

And their off and racing!

Bikes have descended upon the city and there are everywhere. Pretty good initiative from the Brisbane City Council. A few more billboard signs equally scattered around town we will have to accept so the bikes stay on the road and are well serviced... we can talk about them another time though, lets enjoy the wind in our hair zipping around town between appointments. It may even make the utilitarian bike helmet a fashion accessory in between journey's.

to ensure a safe ride, read the small print;

be 17 years or older

no riding in lightning storms or fog

after having consumed alcohol

ensure you are fit

and revisit base within 24 hours

Keys Rocks

Most people experience the Brisbane river while moving along its edge. Whether it is in a rowing scull, a City Cat or cycling, jogging and walking along its banks.There are just a few public places where you are forced to let the river ebb and flow past whilst you stay still. A far more intimate relationship; a place for solitude, romance or mischief.

The end of the Toowong reach's Keys Rocks has a vantage across to Orliegh Park. Just upstream from the former ABC site, a suitable landing place for a Bridge perhaps. It makes sense to place a bridge in a bend of the river at least.

Got to love Skinning Residential.

Asia-Pacific Design Library

Ever developing and evolving as a place of exchange for ideas, thought and cultural activities is the State Library of Queensland (SLQ)! Living up to expectations is the announcement for the opening of the Asia Pacific Design Library - set to be a dynamic and flexible place for those thirsty for all facets of design...

"...The State Library of Queensland, through the Asia Pacific Design Library, aims to develop the best publicly accessible collection of design resources in the Asia Pacific, promoting contemporary thought and analysis on design in the region.

With lectures, exhibitions, research support, studios, publications, events and a strengthened focus on design collections, the State Library will be a hub for design resources and design activity as well as a trusted archive for records of historical and contemporary Queensland design and designers.

Through strengthened investment in design collections, a bespoke Design Lounge, Design On-line and a rich program of design activity the Asia Pacific Design Library will bring a new focus for partnerships amongst leading designers and institutions. Collection development, research support, publications, exhibitions and events will concentrate especially on design of the public realm, digital design, fashion, design of books and products for better living and design – led business and practice."
- about APDL SLQ