patterns.

assignment: discover patterns around you and record your 10 favorite here.

 

what, when, where, why.
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1. paisley; 1.17.11; home

+i am fascinated by Paisley, in general.  i was pondering its origin with a friend recently.

2. flowers; 1.17.11; home

+this is the fabric for a Western-style button down men's shirt.  fascinating that the historically rugged west adorned its heroes with such loud and distinct coverings.
3. cross; 1.17.11; home

+men's shirt.  a higher-quality fabric with rich colors, strong fabric, and contemporary look.  a lot going on yet not overwhelming.
4. stripes; 1.17.11; home

+men's shirt.  a much more subdued and "professional" pattern.
5. brick; 1.16.11; walkway off High St, OSU

+i pass this daily and while i appreciate it aesthetically and from a craftsman's perspective, i wonder at the choice of it.  was it in the original design or was it added in by the artisan?
6. tile; 1.16.11; marble shingles, Knowlton School of Architecture, OSU

+another aesthetically intricate and beautiful design, another question.  do marble tiles arrayed in this way stand up over time longer?
7. barcelona; 1.16.11; Barcelona Chair by Miles van der Rohe, Knowlton, OSU

+the classic pattern is still gorgeous.
8. corrugated; 1.16.11; wainscoting, Chipotle Mexican Grille, High St

+gorgeous food and gorgeous architecture in the restaurant, even with simple materials.
9. steel lattice; 1.16.11; passageway near Wexner Center for the Arts, OSU

+the third design pattern that catches my eye frequently, but begs the architectural question less.   currently the diagonal hangings in the image are a series of fluorescent bulbs that alight in a rainbow color sequence.
10. windows; 1.16.11; Denney Hall, OSU

+an ominous, metered wall of windows, softened by the sunset.  solid, unvarying, beautiful.