Monthly Archives: May 2018

Chris Alexander’s cosmos

Posted on May 4, 2018 by David Brussat

Christopher Alexander has been an enigma to me for a long time. He is famous not just for his architectural theories but for his work in computer technology, and how its patterns resemble the patterns of biological life. Common/Edge, the … Continue reading →

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Why 15 CPW makes moola

Posted on May 2, 2018 by David Brussat

“Why Copies of 15 Central Park West Are Taking Over Manhattan,” by James Tarmy in Bloomberg Businessweek, exaggerates the phenomenon of a “takeover” and doesn’t even answer his own question. The answer is obvious: 15 Central Park West, designed by … Continue reading →

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