Kids Are Always Innovating...

Amusing and clever story about a kid who has put a twist on Goalie gear design from Boston.com

Consol Energy Center - PIttsburgh

I find myself rooting for Pittsburgh. The city comes almost out of nowhere when you arrive via auto, nestled among the rivers and the mountainous surroundings. And from a venue standpoint, they don't need to apologize to anyone. They hope that continues with the new Consol Consol Energy center, which now has a webcam and is in early construction phase.

I've been fooled by architectural renderings and promises from local business leaders before, so I'm withholding judgement for now, but here's a sneak peek. I like the glass facade...not so sure about the tan brick cladding (something earthier would have been my choice).

2009: Back from the Dark Ages

After several years of working on some "offline priorities", I'm making time to move some thoughts/pictures/memories into the digital world. My unhealthy (hah) infatuation with stadia, design, and pretty much anything sports-related in the design world is what I'm going to attempt to encapsulate.

To wit: my new Reebok pump ice skates... I've been amused for several days as to how Reebok's ubiquitous 'modified antelope logo' meshes with the blade design to complete a helix effect. See Below.