New SL Architecture Blog - Virtual Suburbia
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Chip Poutine
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09-09-2005 08:46
Hi Everyone. I've created a new fansite for SL, called Virtual Suburbia. The URL is: http://www.virtualsuburbia.com The RSS feed is: http://virtualsuburbia.blogspot.com/atom.xml*Big* thanks to Cristiano Midnight for allowing me to use Snapzilla as the image host. Description: The Architecture of Second Life, reviewed on the fly. Why I'm putting another SL fansite out into the world: 1. For those unacquainted with Second Life, I thought they might want to see some of the interesting things people are building, and provide a bit of commentary from an architectural perspective. 2. For those of you in Second Life, I thought I might start the discussion of what exactly constitutes architecture appropriate for a virtual world. 3. To contradict the claims of mainstream design magazines such as Dwell, who suggest in the August 2005 issue that "avatars seem to resort to cliched design tropes." There are RL architects in this world, and even more creative people, unconstrained with thinking like an RL architect. 4. To focus on what I consider to be good examples of space and form, and reflect perhaps on what it means to shelter ourselves in a place where there is no need for shelter. Who am I: Just another Av enthralled by the possibilities for building in SL, trying to undo everything he knows about RL architecture (I.E. failed SLRR entrant, see this thread), drawing on everything he knows about the experiential qualities of space, having fun discovering new places in SL. The reviews are intentioned to be shorter and more frequent as opposed to longer and infrequent. If you have any thoughts on the format or suggestions for builds worth reviewing feel free to IM me. I hope you enjoy the site  |
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Alan Edison
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09-10-2005 03:07
looks like a great site! great work, Chip!
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Frans Charming
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09-10-2005 11:08
Great, have put you in my bloglines.
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Torley Linden
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09-10-2005 12:52
From: Chip Poutine
3. To contradict the claims of mainstream design magazines such as Dwell, who suggest in the August 2005 issue that "avatars seem to resort to cliched design tropes." There are RL architects in this world, and even more creative people, unconstrained with thinking like an RL architect.
I like the sound of that! Going to check it out. |
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Juro Kothari
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09-10-2005 14:18
From: Chip Poutine
3. To contradict the claims of mainstream design magazines such as Dwell, who suggest in the August 2005 issue that "avatars seem to resort to cliched design tropes." There are RL architects in this world, and even more creative people, unconstrained with thinking like an RL architect.
I'm definately bookmarking this blog!
As for that Dwell comment, ya - it did sting a little huh? I gotta cut them some slack, since it's my favorite architecture/design rag, but I think they went a little over on the generalization with that comment.
Luckily, we now have you to fight the mighty dragon!  |
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Chip Poutine
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09-10-2005 17:00
Wow - thanks for the comments and encouragement Torley: I've bookmarked you - great entries and links. Juro: I admire your work - the shop in Deneb was already on my list for upcoming reviews. |
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Chip Poutine
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New Post - Storefront - Juro Kothari Homes
09-15-2005 21:16
Hi everyone. I decided to bump Juro's storefront up to the top of the list A direct link to the new post is http://virtualsuburbia.blogspot.com/2005/09/juro-kothari-homes.html |
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Juro Kothari
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09-17-2005 10:32
Great stuff, Chip! Keep it coming!
p.s. - glad my first official 'review' went well! |
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Barnesworth Anubis
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09-18-2005 19:28
Juro stop letting other people blow your horn, its my job!
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Ingrid Ingersoll
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09-19-2005 11:27
From: Barnesworth Anubis Juro stop letting other people blow your horn, its my job! That quote works on so many levels. |
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Juro Kothari
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09-19-2005 20:54
From: Barnesworth Anubis Juro stop letting other people blow your horn, its my job!  |
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Dante Pirandello
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09-22-2005 02:01
Sound a very good idea...
Virtual suburbia could be really the way to investigate what architecture and design represent in Virtual World.
sincere compliment
I've bookmarked this blog, obviously...
(RL Italian Architect)
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Chip Poutine
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New Post - The Black Library
09-25-2005 21:31
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Chip Poutine
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New Post - Lo Lo Accessories
10-07-2005 22:26
Hi all, just posted a review of Lo Lo Accessories (the Miramare version). Here is the direct link to the article: http://virtualsuburbia.blogspot.com/2005/10/lo-lo-accessories.html |
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Chip Poutine
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New Post - Waterfront Studio, Carnforth
10-18-2005 22:17
Hi Everyone, Just posted a review of Cottonteil Muromachi's waterfront build in Carnforth: http://virtualsuburbia.blogspot.com/2005/10/waterfront-studio-carnforth.htmlThanks for the tip Torley! If anyone else has suggestions for interesting builds feel free to drop me a line It has been great to see architecture being more broadly discussed in the days since SOP. We'll try to help keep it from dropping off the radar screen... |
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Chip Poutine
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New Post - Waterfront Residence, Ravenglass
10-27-2005 22:06
New in Virtual Suburbia: A review of Almarea Lumiere's residence in Ravenglass (Ravenglass 97,137) can be found at http://virtualsuburbia.blogspot.com/2005/10/waterfront-residence-ravenglass.htmlCheers, -CP |
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Chip Poutine
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New Post - Festival Site, Avalon
11-10-2005 20:39
Hiya, Just posted a review of the build for the Avalon Film Festival: http://virtualsuburbia.blogspot.com/2005/11/festival-site-avalon.html-CP |
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Lora Morgan
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11-11-2005 06:39
Thanks for the posts! I've enjoyed reading it. I'd like to see more critical review of design in SL in addition to architecture.
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Chip Poutine
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New Post - Club Felix
11-18-2005 18:56
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Chip Poutine
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New Post - RELIC'S Slightly Droog Home(s)
11-26-2005 20:36
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Ingrid Ingersoll
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11-29-2005 13:18
Chip have you checked out Octal's Khan's place yet? I think it would be a great build for you to write about. /53/d1/24591/6.html#post721150 |
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Chip Poutine
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11-29-2005 13:51
Great suggestion Ingrid - I've been by Octal's house and it is already on my list |
