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About pettydesign

James Petty is an American architect experiencing and contributing to the Yale School of Architecture.

LABOR TERMINAL

Graduate Work

Spring 2013
14 weeks
crits: Pier Vittorio Aureli with Aidan Doyle
Yale School of Architecture

 

The following project is a derivative of the research project Terminal Labor.

“Once it had been discovered that labor was the source …

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LABOR TERMINAL

Graduate Work

Spring 2013
14 weeks
crits: Pier Vittorio Aureli with Aidan Doyle
Yale School of Architecture

 

The following project is a derivative of the research project Terminal Labor.

“Once it had been discovered that labor was the source …

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TERMINAL LABOR

“Trade is global, capital is global, and labor too must become global.” – Andy Stern.

When we look at labor in the modern context, globalization has taken over as the new economy. Monotony is the new culture. Nation-state boundaries no …

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TERMINAL LABOR

“Trade is global, capital is global, and labor too must become global.” – Andy Stern.

When we look at labor in the modern context, globalization has taken over as the new economy. Monotony is the new culture. Nation-state boundaries no …

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AYELSBURY ACADEMY

I recently got to visit Ayelesbury Academy which opened in the Spring of 2013. I worked on this project with Allies and Morrison Architects for 16-months from the initial concepts until on-site construction. It was very exciting to see the …

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AYELSBURY ACADEMY

I recently got to visit Ayelesbury Academy which opened in the Spring of 2013. I worked on this project with Allies and Morrison Architects for 16-months from the initial concepts until on-site construction. It was very exciting to see the …

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FORT POINT CHANNEL

Graduate Work

Fall 2012
11 weeks
crits: Fred Koetter, Ed Mitchell, and Aniket Shahane
Yale School of Architecture

Boston’s Fort Point Channel, along with the USPS sorting facility and tracks for South Station, is creating a problem for the growth

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FORT POINT CHANNEL

Graduate Work

Fall 2012
11 weeks
crits: Fred Koetter, Ed Mitchell, and Aniket Shahane
Yale School of Architecture

Boston’s Fort Point Channel, along with the USPS sorting facility and tracks for South Station, is creating a problem for the growth

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WIND PATTERNS

I love good data.

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The guys over at Hint have created an incredibly beautiful and useful map showing live wind patterns across the United States. This is also really interesting during hurricane season. The map above is from the

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WIND PATTERNS

I love good data.

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The guys over at Hint have created an incredibly beautiful and useful map showing live wind patterns across the United States. This is also really interesting during hurricane season. The map above is from the

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“WHAT DO I DESIRE?”

“What would you like to do if money were no object? How would you really enjoy spending your life?” Alan Watts delivers an inspirational speech set to some incredible cinematography. This is worth your time. Especially if money is worth …

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“WHAT DO I DESIRE?”

“What would you like to do if money were no object? How would you really enjoy spending your life?” Alan Watts delivers an inspirational speech set to some incredible cinematography. This is worth your time. Especially if money is worth …

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THE REAL HISTORY OF THE ASTRODOME

I hade no idea that the Astrodome was created not by any engineering feats, but by too much worrying. This episode of Super Chicken reveals the true history of the Astrodome. It is an interesting and plausible tale.

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THE REAL HISTORY OF THE ASTRODOME

I hade no idea that the Astrodome was created not by any engineering feats, but by too much worrying. This episode of Super Chicken reveals the true history of the Astrodome. It is an interesting and plausible tale.

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FUTURE HOUSTON FROM 1920

While searching through the University of Houston image library, I came across this 1920s artist vision of what Houston of 1980 was envisioned to be like. I find this image absolutely incredible. You have to keep in mind this is

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FUTURE HOUSTON FROM 1920

While searching through the University of Houston image library, I came across this 1920s artist vision of what Houston of 1980 was envisioned to be like. I find this image absolutely incredible. You have to keep in mind this is

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COMPARING OLYMPIC MEDALISTS

The New York Times has put together some fantastic graphics post the recent Olympic games in London. Kevin Quealy and Graham Roberts have created a series of videos from a few of the more famous sports that takes place, which

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COMPARING OLYMPIC MEDALISTS

The New York Times has put together some fantastic graphics post the recent Olympic games in London. Kevin Quealy and Graham Roberts have created a series of videos from a few of the more famous sports that takes place, which

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HANDMADE PORTRAITS

“A lot of people ask me how did you get to where you are… and I always say ‘from a series of complete and total failures.’”

 

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I have a lot of love for someone who has love for

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HANDMADE PORTRAITS

“A lot of people ask me how did you get to where you are… and I always say ‘from a series of complete and total failures.’”

 

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I have a lot of love for someone who has love for

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