Influx

In recent weeks, we've witnessed the spectacle of the world's most powerful bank being dragged before the US senate to answer questions of allegedly in-appropriate business behavior. The brand had reached a point where its very power threatened it. While others suffered, Goldman prospered and its...

As some people in American get richer they need ever more imaginative ways to spend their money.  According to the New York Times, they've moved beyond the home spa, to the home observatory. “The reason why people don’t use their telescopes is they are such a pain to haul out and...

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The UK is covered with brick terraced houses; they are part of the nation's character.  It would be easy for architect to just knock down a row of these houses, put new ones up in their place, or even build a high rise.At Chimney Pot Park in Salford, the architects tried something different....

Influx attended an excellent mini conference at CCA hosted and curated by Geoff Manaugh of Bldgblog fame. The line-up of speakers:Geoff Manaaugh- Gave an amazing talk about his pet interests that included- articifical islands, micro nations, fault lines and underground citiesErik Davies- Talking up...