Fun with Patterns

2/7/2012 Uncategorized

We’re big pattern fans here at Utile (a segment of our office consists of closeted Studio Alchimia and Memphis enthusiasts).

Memphis-illustration

 

Sowden

Top: Memphis Illustration, date unknown. Above: George J. Sowden, interior designs, 1983.

So, we were thrilled to see Andrew Zago’s recent drawings for the MoMA Foreclosed exhibit.

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I have some doubts about the overall exhibit premise and the projects, but I do appreciate the hint of heterogeneity and lack of architectural totalitarianism in Zago Architecture’s rendering style.

– Meera