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Twisted columns

0 02.20

Have you Atlantans seen these? Do you know where they are? I've driven by for decades without noticing. They don't reveal much when I'm driving by at 30 mph. I'm learning to enjoy them, particularly how the shadows play during the day. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrykearns/4315192302/" title="P1000460-2010-01-28-Emory-Rollins-PubHealth-Twisted-Columns-2-col-Detail by clambake444, on Flickr"><img alt="P1000460-2010-01-28-Emory-Rollins-PubHealth-Twisted-Columns-2-col-Detail" height="500" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4022/4315192302_24f3f567fd.jpg" width="403" /></a> AKA: helical columns, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solomonic_column">Solomonic columns</a>, Barley-sugar columns, or twisted columns. It's an old idea. <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trajan%27s_Column">Trajan's Column</a> is decorated with a helical band though the column itself doesn't twist. <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Peter%27s_baldachin">Bernini's (and Borromini, et al) baldachin in St. Peter's</a> with it's twisted columns is among the most stunning works in the west. I'm happy to see the tradition continue in my neighborhood. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrykearns/4314704896/" title="P1000460-2010-01-28-Emory-Rollins-PubHealth-Twisted-Columns-Detail by clambake444, on Flickr"><img alt="P1000460-2010-01-28-Emory-Rollins-PubHealth-Twisted-Columns-Detail" height="500" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2804/4314704896_002ca83b00.jpg" width="455" /></a> They make a half twist, or do they? <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrykearns/4314704696/" title="P1000460-2010-01-28-Emory-Rollins-PubHealth-Twisted-Columns by clambake444, on Flickr"><img alt="P1000460-2010-01-28-Emory-Rollins-PubHealth-Twisted-Columns" height="375" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2791/4314704696_e9faff7379.jpg" width="500" /></a> Thanks, Terry terry @ surf303.com

Twisted columns

Have you Atlantans seen these? Do you know where they are? I've driven by for decades without noticing. They don't reveal much when...

Palmed and re-purposed in Va-Hi alley

0 fence, garden, urbanism, Virginia Highland 11.51

Do you know about the palms in the alleys in Virginia Highland? You'll have to take my word for it because you'll never find this on your own. I will reveal the secret shortly. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrykearns/4309742634/" title="P1000455-2010-01-27-VaHi-Outbulding-Palm-Detail by clambake444, on Flickr"><img alt="P1000455-2010-01-27-VaHi-Outbulding-Palm-Detail" height="385" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4040/4309742634_006d9603cd.jpg" width="500" /></a> I visit this alley once a week on business. I always enjoy this well kept house, fence, hidden courtyard, and outbuilding. The gravel parking lot in the city is a bonus. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrykearns/4309742436/" title="P1000455-2010-01-27-VaHi-Alley-Outbulding-Fence-Main-House by clambake444, on Flickr"><img alt="P1000455-2010-01-27-VaHi-Alley-Outbulding-Fence-Main-House" height="291" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2457/4309742436_2d36df66e1.jpg" width="500" /></a> Cruising Buckhead for great houses is like shooting fish in a barrel. Finding one in an alley a block from Ponce is a special delight for architecture tourists. This one has what I call Charleston appeal: maintaining beauty, individuality, and privacy in crowded neighborhoods. I know there are many such neighborhoods, but Charleston made the first impression on me. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrykearns/4309005409/" title="P1000456-2010-01-27-VaHi-Outbulding-Detail by clambake444, on Flickr"><img alt="P1000456-2010-01-27-VaHi-Outbulding-Detail" height="448" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4056/4309005409_9fdc3e963f.jpg" width="500" /></a> It's a rather big 1913 craftsman re-purposed as a bed and breakfast. Zoning in most neighborhoods would never allow this sort of thing. Virginia Highland was planned as an old-school suburb, a plan now championed by new urbanists. Useful businesses are within walking distance. Zoning is denser near thoroughfares. That plan, the general flatness of the topography, street grid, and some luck, make Va-Hi one of the coolest places in town. Instead of a 100 year-old white elephant single family house, we have a handsome, well kept place where visitors and locals can soak up the neighborhood atmosphere, do some funky shopping, and walk to dinner. They can even get married among the palms in the courtyard. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrykearns/4309742584/" title="P1000455-2010-01-27-VaHi-Outbulding-Main-House-Palm-Detail by clambake444, on Flickr"><img alt="P1000455-2010-01-27-VaHi-Outbulding-Main-House-Palm-Detail" height="410" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4004/4309742584_66065a1f25.jpg" width="500" /></a> This modest, un-looked-for delight is what keeps architecture tourists happy. The upstairs with the balcony is the <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.gaslightinn.com/ivycot.html">Ivy Cottage</a> of the <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.gaslightinn.com/">Gaslight Inn on St. Charles</a>. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrykearns/4309005269/" title="P1000456-2010-01-27-VaHi-Outbulding-Deck-Vane-Detail by clambake444, on Flickr"><img alt="P1000456-2010-01-27-VaHi-Outbulding-Deck-Vane-Detail" height="356" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2680/4309005269_7bb051754b.jpg" width="500" /></a> Thanks, Terry terry @ surf303.com P.S. My favorite attempt at creating the Charleston effect in Atlanta is <a href="http://glenwoodpark.com/">Glenwood Park</a>.

Palmed and re-purposed in Va-Hi alley

Do you know about the palms in the alleys in Virginia Highland? You'll have to take my word for it because you'll never find this o...

Fab 5 Design Blogs from the Atlantan Magazine

0 atlanta, bloggers, design 13.12

Fab 5 Design Blogs from the Atlantan Magazine

Of course they couldn't list them all. We are very proud of you: Mrs. Howard Personal Shopper The Peak of Chic Style Court Sanity Fair B...

Trompe l'oeil on a rug - Atlanta's biggest urn

0 architect, artist, atlanta, downtown, public art, sculpture, shutze 07.57

The biggest urn in Atlanta is the colossal <a href="http://www.browngrotta.com/pages/hernmarck.html">Helena Hernmarck</a> tapestry "Urn" in the lobby of <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.emporis.com/application/?nav=building&lng=3&id=121141">One Ninety One Peachtree Tower</a>, aka 191 Peachtree. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrykearns/4295206601/" title="P1000383-2009-01-22-191-Ptree-Urn-Rug--Longshot-Lobby-Reflections by clambake444, on Flickr"><img alt="P1000383-2009-01-22-191-Ptree-Urn-Rug--Longshot-Lobby-Reflections" height="500" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4020/4295206601_34b2e97412.jpg" width="375" /></a> <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.americasmart.com/">Attention designers, it's just a block from AmericasMart</a><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.americasmart.com/">.</a> "...interior detailing that adds to its hallmark status, such as the six unique types of marble from around the world adorning the building’s lobby and elevator cabs, and the massive 'Urn' tapestry by Helena Hernmarck that welcomes visitors to the seven-story atrium." (description from <a href="http://64.251.194.106/Archives/1998-jan-feb/travel_ott191club.htm">here</a>) <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrykearns/4295954646/" title="P1000380-2009-01-22-191-Ptree-Urn-Rug--Medshot-Lobby-Macy-Reflections-Detail by clambake444, on Flickr"><img alt="P1000380-2009-01-22-191-Ptree-Urn-Rug--Medshot-Lobby-Macy-Reflections-Detail" height="500" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4042/4295954646_cca050a641.jpg" width="361" /></a> I wasn't allowed to take pictures inside. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrykearns/4295205297/" title="P1000382-2009-01-22-191-Ptree-Urn-Rug by clambake444, on Flickr"><img alt="P1000382-2009-01-22-191-Ptree-Urn-Rug" height="500" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4036/4295205297_04056981b8.jpg" width="375" /></a> The urn looks hyper real from a distance, too realistic to be real. It's like a rendering that reveals more than a photograph. As I move closer, my brain still can't grasp it: Is it a painting? Moving closer, my eye picks up the nubby pile carpet effect. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrykearns/4295205429/" title="P1000382-2009-01-22-191-Ptree-Urn-Rug-Detail by clambake444, on Flickr"><img alt="P1000382-2009-01-22-191-Ptree-Urn-Rug-Detail" height="500" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4052/4295205429_5773b50dd8.jpg" width="443" /></a> My sidewalk pictures catch reflections of the Davison's /Macy's Building across the street: The arches, scrolls, cornices and brickwork of 180 Peachtree. What do you know, it's by Philip Shutze of Hentz, Adler and Shutze, Architects. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrykearns/4295954562/" title="P1000381-2009-01-22-191-Ptree-Urn-Rug--Medshot-Lobby-Macy-Reflections-Wider-Detail by clambake444, on Flickr"><img alt="P1000381-2009-01-22-191-Ptree-Urn-Rug--Medshot-Lobby-Macy-Reflections-Wider-Detail" height="480" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2781/4295954562_ceb64e361e.jpg" width="500" /></a> I'm afraid that this block of Peachtree Street isn't a destination for Atlantans any more. This is an example of stunning lobby art that's public but rarely seen. <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.americasmart.com/"></a>This is the building, the tall one by Johnson/Burgee Architects. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrykearns/3346789915/" title="P3112413-191-Peachtree-Greek-Garage-and-Skyscraper by clambake444, on Flickr"><img alt="P3112413-191-Peachtree-Greek-Garage-and-Skyscraper" height="500" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3429/3346789915_f984b720aa.jpg" width="375" /></a> Make sure you see <a href="http://www.rayking.nu/">Ray King's colossal light sculpture "Atlantis.</a>" Just ride the escalator down <a href="http://www.atlantadowntown.com/fun/architecture/north-downtown">Find out more about Atlanta's downtown buildings old and new</a>. Thanks, Terry terry @ surf303.com

Trompe l'oeil on a rug - Atlanta's biggest urn

The biggest urn in Atlanta is the colossal Helena Hernmarck tapestry "Urn" in the lobby of One Ninety One Peachtree Tower , aka 1...

Modern Corner Beauty

0 architect, decatur, designpattern, garden 10.17

I admire houses on corner lots. They have to show well on at least 2 and sometimes 3 sides. But they get a bit of breathing room in the bargain. When it's hard to get a good picture of a corner house in the winter, that's amazing. I drive a block out of my way twice a week to admire this one in the Winnona Park neighborhood of Decatur. It's a modern in a classic shape, minimal crisp fascia, bands and corner boards, no evidence of rafter tails. I'd guess it's not much more that 2,000 square feet. There are 2 colors on the walls but the light gives it many variations. I'd guess it's an architect's house. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrykearns/4272910796/" title="P1000204-2010-01-12-Winona-Park-2s-Modern by clambake444, on Flickr"><img alt="P1000204-2010-01-12-Winona-Park-2s-Modern" height="375" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4048/4272910796_ac8bfa5a28.jpg" width="500" /></a> It's a mini-estate, not in size but in self contained, framed separation. It looks good and makes its neighbors look good too. It's on about 1/4 acre amidst an eclectic yet harmonious batch of smallish "English Vernacular Revival, Craftsman bungalows and Georgian Revival bungalows." That's design talk for cute little pre-war houses. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrykearns/4278044480/" title="P1000278-2010-01-12-Winona-Park-2s-Modern-Winter-NE-Corner by clambake444, on Flickr"><img alt="P1000278-2010-01-12-Winona-Park-2s-Modern-Winter-NE-Corner" height="293" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4023/4278044480_d32119f8f8.jpg" width="500" /></a> The side street curves around so the back of the house is exposed too. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrykearns/4278043890/" title="P1000281-2010-01-12-Winona-Park-2s-Modern-Winter-Rear-Medium-Shot by clambake444, on Flickr"><img alt="P1000281-2010-01-12-Winona-Park-2s-Modern-Winter-Rear-Medium-Shot" height="252" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4041/4278043890_19054d492d.jpg" width="500" /></a> So how does it manage being exposed on 3 sides? Pretty darn well. The front is grown up with a winding gravel path. See it on the right side where it joins the sidewalk? <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrykearns/4292122362/" title="P1000205-2010-01-12-Winona-Park-2s-Modern-SE-Corner-with-Tree-Front-Walk by clambake444, on Flickr"><img alt="P1000205-2010-01-12-Winona-Park-2s-Modern-SE-Corner-with-Tree-Front-Walk" height="396" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2557/4292122362_f90179bd86.jpg" width="500" /></a> A walk through the woods highlights 3 design patterns: 112. ENTRANCE TRANSITION, 111. HALF-HIDDEN GARDEN and 172. GARDEN GROWING WILD. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrykearns/4272170313/" title="P1000206-2010-01-12-Winona-Park-2s-Modern-Winter-EntranceWalk-Overhang-Front-Door-Gravel-Detail by clambake444, on Flickr"><img alt="P1000206-2010-01-12-Winona-Park-2s-Modern-Winter-EntranceWalk-Overhang-Front-Door-Gravel-Detail" height="450" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2689/4272170313_475b494568.jpg" width="500" /></a> More half hidden garden: Another set of stairs lead down from the other side of the porch. What is around there? We also catch a new pattern, 160. BUILDING EDGE, with a modern approach. The entrance is carved out and overhung. To the right: a bump out with the trim band nipping at the top. Very simple, very interesting, and very inviting I think. The back has a fenced-in courtyard with a bit of mystery. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrykearns/4272913104/" title="P1000208-2010-01-12-Winona-Park-2s-Modern-Winter-Back-Wall-Outbuildings-Steep-Metal-Roof-Detail by clambake444, on Flickr"><img alt="P1000208-2010-01-12-Winona-Park-2s-Modern-Winter-Back-Wall-Outbuildings-Steep-Metal-Roof-Detail" height="236" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4016/4272913104_0023106e04.jpg" width="500" /></a> The 1-story extension with the half-moon vent is not at a right angle and has a low angle roof. Is it an out building or part of the house? <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrykearns/4272913170/" title="P1000208-2010-01-12-Winona-Park-2s-Modern-Winter-Back-Wall-Outbuildings-Steep-Metal-Roof-South-Gable-Half-Moon-Gable-Detail by clambake444, on Flickr"><img alt="P1000208-2010-01-12-Winona-Park-2s-Modern-Winter-Back-Wall-Outbuildings-Steep-Metal-Roof-South-Gable-Half-Moon-Gable-Detail" height="500" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2794/4272913170_187fa127bb.jpg" width="493" /></a> The garage (left) seems straightforward enough, the roof angle matches the house's. But what's with the building with the steep metal roof? We'll probably never know. But the tall roof hides the 2nd floor windows from the street. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrykearns/4272913270/" title="P1000208-2010-01-12-Winona-Park-2s-Modern-Winter-Back-Wall-Outbuildings-Steep-Metal-Roof-Out-Building-Detail by clambake444, on Flickr"><img alt="P1000208-2010-01-12-Winona-Park-2s-Modern-Winter-Back-Wall-Outbuildings-Steep-Metal-Roof-Out-Building-Detail" height="396" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4057/4272913270_63c9de008f.jpg" width="500" /></a> Three roof pitches surround one little courtyard. A lot design went into this unobtrusive, modern little corner beauty. Thanks, Terry terry @ surf303.com P.S. <a href="http://architecturetourist.blogspot.com/2009/08/porch-with-lamps-sconces-curtains-and.html">This is in the same neigboorhood as this corner house</a>: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrykearns/3857994198/" title="P8170781-Avery-Porch-Win by clambake444, on Flickr"><img alt="P8170781-Avery-Porch-Win" height="375" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3192/3857994198_3e35fda5a3.jpg" width="500" /></a>

Modern Corner Beauty

I admire houses on corner lots. They have to show well on at least 2 and sometimes 3 sides. But they get a bit of breathing room in the bar...

Scottdale Gables

0 avondale, dekalb, mill, pink, scottdale 20.05

Scottdale Mills? Scottdale, Georgia? <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.agnesscott.edu/about/traditions">Agnes Scott College</a>? Same family. When I'm in the area, I take a little drive around. It's only a few blocks. I am a gable guy and swoon at views like this. (There is a secret picture for garden bloggers <a href="http://taradillard.blogspot.com/">Tara</a> and <a href="http://egardens.blogspot.com/">Pam</a>, will they notice?) <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrykearns/4272915772/" title="P1000223-2010-01-13-2-Scottdale-Gables by clambake444, on Flickr"><img alt="P1000223-2010-01-13-2-Scottdale-Gables" height="375" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2690/4272915772_77d30f7b8f.jpg" width="500" /></a> Scottdale is one of the Atlanta area's milltowns, preserved differently than those in Cabbagetown, The Old 4th Ward, and Home Park. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrykearns/4272175095/" title="P1000222-2010-01-13-2-Scottdale-Gables-Close by clambake444, on Flickr"><img alt="P1000222-2010-01-13-2-Scottdale-Gables-Close" height="375" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2708/4272175095_46458bbc9c.jpg" width="500" /></a> It's not in a "hip" area. These 2 are on a green, unlike any other in Atlanta, as far as I know. No hip shops or restaurants; no cool residents in sight (but they must surely be very cool). No tourists, no parking problems, no scene. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrykearns/2930039636/" title="PA100019-Scottdale-Georgia by clambake444, on Flickr"><img alt="PA100019-Scottdale-Georgia" height="375" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3294/2930039636_73b9022c5e.jpg" width="500" /></a> These 2 houses were built as duplexes. They didn't need these nice details. Notice the two chimneys, one for each apartment. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrykearns/4272916852/" title="P1000222-2010-01-13-2-Scottdale-Gables-Close-Window-Chimney-Detail by clambake444, on Flickr"><img alt="P1000222-2010-01-13-2-Scottdale-Gables-Close-Window-Chimney-Detail" height="315" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2693/4272916852_79b0393a83.jpg" width="500" /></a> The modest chimney has looked great every day of it's life. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrykearns/4272175255/" title="P1000222-2010-01-13-2-Scottdale-Gables-Close-Chimney-Detail by clambake444, on Flickr"><img alt="P1000222-2010-01-13-2-Scottdale-Gables-Close-Chimney-Detail" height="411" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4052/4272175255_ff803a07fe_o.jpg" width="366" /></a> You see these hipped roof porches on period houses everywhere. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrykearns/4272916956/" title="P1000222-2010-01-13-2-Scottdale-Gables-Porch-Through-Crepe-Myrtle by clambake444, on Flickr"><img alt="P1000222-2010-01-13-2-Scottdale-Gables-Porch-Through-Crepe-Myrtle" height="500" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2686/4272916956_fc0ac3d8d1.jpg" width="457" /></a> Faith Walk is the house with the fancy gable window. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrykearns/2930039692/" title="PA100020-Scottdale-Georgia by clambake444, on Flickr"><img alt="PA100020-Scottdale-Georgia" height="375" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3070/2930039692_580cdb3589.jpg" width="500" /></a> I don't think the other house has a name but it's a beauty too. This is the secret picture for garden bloggers: Gravel and grass, know what I mean? <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrykearns/2929179851/" title="PA100015-Scottdale-Georgia by clambake444, on Flickr"><img alt="PA100015-Scottdale-Georgia" height="375" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3245/2929179851_dc85dc5c93.jpg" width="500" /></a> There are single family millhouses too, one in pink, or is it salmon? <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrykearns/3185983845/" title="P1091658-Pink-House-Scottdale-GA by clambake444, on Flickr"><img alt="P1091658-Pink-House-Scottdale-GA" height="461" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3078/3185983845_675209d3d7.jpg" width="500" /></a> You visit the <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.dekalbfarmersmarket.com/">Dekalb Farmers Market</a> right? So drive a bit further out on Ponce. Find the antique stores in cute little houses, turn left and find the green. There you are. <iframe marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" src="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=eliza+street+scottdale+georgia&sll=33.788341,-84.265952&sspn=0.003852,0.006899&gl=us&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Eliza+St,+Scottdale,+DeKalb,+Georgia+30079&t=h&ll=33.787672,-84.267282&spn=0.006242,0.010729&z=16&iwloc=A&output=embed" scrolling="no" width="500" frameborder="0" height="350"></iframe> <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=embed&hl=en&geocode=&q=eliza+street+scottdale+georgia&sll=33.788341,-84.265952&sspn=0.003852,0.006899&gl=us&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Eliza+St,+Scottdale,+DeKalb,+Georgia+30079&t=h&ll=33.787672,-84.267282&spn=0.006242,0.010729&z=16&iwloc=A" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255); text-align: left;">View Larger Map</a> Thanks, Terry terry @ surf303.com

Scottdale Gables

Scottdale Mills? Scottdale, Georgia? Agnes Scott College ? Same family. When I'm in the area, I take a little drive around. It's on...

Pictures: Emily Amy, Kiang, Sandler Hudson, Westside Art Walk, 1-16-10

0 artist, gallery, HDR, stroll, westside, zen view 09.01

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrykearns/4286082572/" title="P1000344-2010-01-16-Sandler-Hudson-_pregamma_1_mantiuk06_contrast_equalization_1_saturation_factor_2_detail_factor_99-Crop by clambake444, on Flickr"><img alt="P1000344-2010-01-16-Sandler-Hudson-_pregamma_1_mantiuk06_contrast_equalization_1_saturation_factor_2_detail_factor_99-Crop" height="280" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2710/4286082572_262d18957b.jpg" width="500" /></a> It's was a little drizzly this Saturday. JoAnn went the the movies with her girl buds. The football games didn't start until 4. Only a suffering Georgia Tech fan could watch them play Carolina in Chapel Hill. What to do; what to do? - <a href="http://wadatlanta.org/">Westside Art Walk</a>. If you want to get straight to it, click <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrykearns/sets/72157623224072400/show/">here for the Flickr full screen slideshow</a>. The <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.sandlerhudson.com/">Sandler Hudson Gallery</a> folks were grabbing big paintings out of the racks, pulling off plastic and bubble wrap, showing art to clients. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrykearns/4280376104/" title="P1000341-2010-01-16-Sandler-Hudson-Gallery--Susan-Robert by clambake444, on Flickr"><img alt="P1000341-2010-01-16-Sandler-Hudson-Gallery--Susan-Robert" height="265" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2739/4280376104_318a8fe052.jpg" width="500" /></a> Most gallery art just sits there. At Sandler Hudson it was a moving curation. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrykearns/4279632549/" title="P1000334-2010-01-16-Sandler-Hudson-Gallery-Detail by clambake444, on Flickr"><img alt="P1000334-2010-01-16-Sandler-Hudson-Gallery-Detail" height="500" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2776/4279632549_045fb01ea6.jpg" width="432" /></a> Paintings stacked on top of each other. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrykearns/4280376286/" title="P1000346-2010-01-16-Sandler-Hudson-Gallery-Detail by clambake444, on Flickr"><img alt="P1000346-2010-01-16-Sandler-Hudson-Gallery-Detail" height="380" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4048/4280376286_4767a34bba.jpg" width="500" /></a> Clients and art walkers moved about to take in the work. I felt like someone was telling me secrets. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrykearns/4280376382/" title="P1000346-2010-01-16-Sandler-Hudson-Gallery-Out-Of-Storage-Detail by clambake444, on Flickr"><img alt="P1000346-2010-01-16-Sandler-Hudson-Gallery-Out-Of-Storage-Detail" height="347" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2776/4280376382_aee3347f0e.jpg" width="500" /></a> This was great fun. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrykearns/4280375672/" title="P1000334-2010-01-16-Sandler-Hudson-Gallery by clambake444, on Flickr"><img alt="P1000334-2010-01-16-Sandler-Hudson-Gallery" height="230" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2688/4280375672_813f75b0d9.jpg" width="500" /></a> <a href="http://www.kiang-gallery.com/artists/bui/index.html">Kiang Gallery featured Hoang Van Bui</a>. He's on the right. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrykearns/4279633193/" title="P1000350-2010-01-16-Kiang-Gallery-Artist-Hoang-Van-Bui-Right-Blue-Jean by clambake444, on Flickr"><img alt="P1000350-2010-01-16-Kiang-Gallery-Artist-Hoang-Van-Bui-Right-Blue-Jean" height="435" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4035/4279633193_ef1cd01edd.jpg" width="500" /></a> We'd seen <a href="http://architecturetourist.blogspot.com/2010/01/thornton-dial-reception-pictures.html">Thornton Dial's works using clothing</a> last Thursday. Here are Hoang Van Bui's blue jean pockets: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrykearns/4279636059/" title="P1000364-2010-01-16-Kiang-Gallery-Hoang-Van-Bui-Blue-Jean-Detail by clambake444, on Flickr"><img alt="P1000364-2010-01-16-Kiang-Gallery-Hoang-Van-Bui-Blue-Jean-Detail" height="444" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4004/4279636059_dcc3f42492.jpg" width="500" /></a> and a few of his prints. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrykearns/4279636663/" title="P1000349-2010-01-16-Kiang-Gallery-Hoang-Van-Bui by clambake444, on Flickr"><img alt="P1000349-2010-01-16-Kiang-Gallery-Hoang-Van-Bui" height="324" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2769/4279636663_75832b9438.jpg" width="500" /></a> <a href="http://www.gillisgallery.com/">Bobbe Gillis Gallery</a> featured these works in glass by <a href="http://www.bendzunasglass.com/">Paul Bendzunas</a>. I'd be happy to have this whole display. Vases and bowls on clear plinths seem to hover. Many were sold; all were beautiful. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrykearns/4279632241/" title="P1000331-2010-01-16-Bobbe-GillisGallery-Glass-Paul-Bendzunas by clambake444, on Flickr"><img alt="P1000331-2010-01-16-Bobbe-GillisGallery-Glass-Paul-Bendzunas" height="357" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2693/4279632241_7a44171669.jpg" width="500" /></a> The <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.emilyamygallery.com/">Emily Amy Gallery</a> is a favorite space. It's designed with circulation and zen views in mind. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrykearns/4280378678/" title="P1000370-2010-01-16-Emily-Amy-Gallery-Looking-In by clambake444, on Flickr"><img alt="P1000370-2010-01-16-Emily-Amy-Gallery-Looking-In" height="375" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4058/4280378678_8d80ecaa48.jpg" width="500" /></a> Rows of walls give you peaks into the other rooms and let your eye compare the far and near. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrykearns/4280377218/" title="P1000306-2010-01-16-Emily-Amy-Zuzka-Vaclavik by clambake444, on Flickr"><img alt="P1000306-2010-01-16-Emily-Amy-Zuzka-Vaclavik" height="306" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4066/4280377218_0c00da920c.jpg" width="500" /></a> These by <a href="http://www.emilyamygallery.com/artists/zuzka-vaclavik/eum">Zuzka Vaclavik</a> made keep me looking. I want to see them close and far. "...post-graffiti, bio-morphic, automatic gesture..." <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrykearns/4279633977/" title="P1000306-2010-01-16-Emily-Amy-Zuzka-Vaclavik-Detail by clambake444, on Flickr"><img alt="P1000306-2010-01-16-Emily-Amy-Zuzka-Vaclavik-Detail" height="275" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4034/4279633977_f535941965.jpg" width="500" /></a> <a href="http://www.emilyamygallery.com/artists/sara-cole/reticencered4">Sara Cole's</a> foliage would be a great fabric, screen, and wall paper. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrykearns/4280376804/" title="P1000301-2010-01-16-Emily-Amy-Gallery-Sara-Cole by clambake444, on Flickr"><img alt="P1000301-2010-01-16-Emily-Amy-Gallery-Sara-Cole" height="259" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4028/4280376804_e305d06bcf.jpg" width="500" /></a> Emily Amy's back alley is always a treat. As with Sandler Hudson that day, this was a peak under the curtain, the curator not in control. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrykearns/4279634705/" title="P1000319-2010-01-16-Emily-Amy-Gallery-Back-Wall by clambake444, on Flickr"><img alt="P1000319-2010-01-16-Emily-Amy-Gallery-Back-Wall" height="368" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2803/4279634705_5a5367451d.jpg" width="500" /></a> Not all the art is inside. Could this be anything but an Architecture Studio? It's the office of <a href="http://www.menefeeandwiner.com/">Menefee+Winer</a> on Brady Street. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrykearns/4279631537/" title="P1000374-2010-01-16-Menefee-Winer-Brady-Street by clambake444, on Flickr"><img alt="P1000374-2010-01-16-Menefee-Winer-Brady-Street" height="276" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4071/4279631537_a4b4a4e60b.jpg" width="500" /></a> From a height and a distance you can see the 2 yellow ears: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrykearns/4016030962/" title="PA151191-2009-10-15-White-Provision-From-Pool-Facing-Southwest-Crazy-Yellow-Roof by clambake444, on Flickr"><img alt="PA151191-2009-10-15-White-Provision-From-Pool-Facing-Southwest-Crazy-Yellow-Roof" height="375" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2561/4016030962_6a721de12d.jpg" width="500" /></a> Here is the slideshow with more pictures. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrykearns/sets/72157623224072400/show/">It's better big</a>. <object height="375" width="500"> <param name="flashvars" value="offsite=true&lang=en-us&page_show_url=%2Fphotos%2Fterrykearns%2Fsets%2F72157623224072400%2Fshow%2F&page_show_back_url=%2Fphotos%2Fterrykearns%2Fsets%2F72157623224072400%2F&set_id=72157623224072400&jump_to="> <param name="movie" value="http://www.flickr.com/apps/slideshow/show.swf?v=71649"> <param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://www.flickr.com/apps/slideshow/show.swf?v=71649" allowfullscreen="true" flashvars="offsite=true&lang=en-us&page_show_url=%2Fphotos%2Fterrykearns%2Fsets%2F72157623224072400%2Fshow%2F&page_show_back_url=%2Fphotos%2Fterrykearns%2Fsets%2F72157623224072400%2F&set_id=72157623224072400&jump_to=" width="500" height="375"></embed></object> Thanks, Terry terry @ Surf303.com

Pictures: Emily Amy, Kiang, Sandler Hudson, Westside Art Walk, 1-16-10

It's was a little drizzly this Saturday. JoAnn went the the movies with her girl buds. The football games didn't start until 4. Only...

Seriously Pink Door in Druid Hills

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I was short cutting through <a href="http://www.nps.gov/history/nr/travel/atlanta/dru.htm">Druid Hills</a> this week and spotted this pink door. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrykearns/4272914146/" title="P1000224-2010-01-13-Druid-Hills-Pink-Door-Long-Shot by clambake444, on Flickr"><img alt="P1000224-2010-01-13-Druid-Hills-Pink-Door-Long-Shot" height="386" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4025/4272914146_68bab57692.jpg" width="500" /></a> You might prefer your pink door on a house of another color, maybe gray? <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrykearns/4272173241/" title="P1000225-2010-01-13-Druid-Hills-Pink-Door-Medium-Shot by clambake444, on Flickr"><img alt="P1000225-2010-01-13-Druid-Hills-Pink-Door-Medium-Shot" height="359" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4051/4272173241_84720ffd71.jpg" width="500" /></a> There are whole gaggles of Atlanta folks who've never been to Druid Hills. Unless you are headed to Emory University, or traipsing between Atlanta and Decatur, you'll miss it. It's not a manor house destination like Brookhaven and Buckhead, not Victorian eclectic like Inman Park. It is a large but compact, and easily viewable collection of handsome homes by Walter T. Downing, Arthur Neal Robinson, Henry Hornbostel, Neil Reid and other. There are <a href="http://architecturetourist.blogspot.com/2009/12/atlantas-best-drive-through-view.html">Shutze buildings at Emory</a> and more that <a href="http://crossleys.org/buck/homes/druidhills.html">40 homes and school buildings by Buck Crook</a>. I'd guess that every notable Atlanta architect has done renovations here. But Druid Hills Historic District rules prevent changes from showing on the street. There are just a few infills than might be teardowns. Personally, I enjoy Druid Hills more in parts than as a total package. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrykearns/4272914146/">Click here to enlarge the pink door house</a>: symmetry, roof, soffit detail, oval window, quoins (thanks to Dan for spelling correction), brick band, limestone door surround, leaded glass sidelights, 6 over 1 windows. This is an elegant, handsome home, that doesn't shout. Well I guess the pink door shouts a bit. I can imagine this very house built today in Atlanta's most exclusive neighborhoods. Thanks, Terry

Seriously Pink Door in Druid Hills

I was short cutting through Druid Hills this week and spotted this pink door. You might prefer your pink door on a house of another color, ...