1957. Kolumba, Köln

 

Dear Sybi,

"Designing is a matter of concentration. You go 

deep into what you want to do. It's about intensive 

research, really" (Peter Zumthor)

(A building I'd love to visit in Köln)
R

1956. Koetalo, Muuratsalo

 

Dear Kenneth,

The Muuratsalo House near Jyväskylä is a small 
summer residence that Alvar and Elissa Aaalto built 

for themselves between 1952 and 1954. The main 

idea that inspired this project wast the Ancient Roman 

Atrium that was reinterpreted by Aalto while using

50 different kinds of bricks on it. 

Respectfully,
R

1955. Indiana's Pyramids

 

Dear Sean,

"On occasion, there is a big gesture, and that's okay,
but I am basically a problem-solving construction guy"
(Kevin Roche)

Best regards,
R

1954. Arvo Pärt Centre

 

Queridos Patricia y Curro,

"No es tanto -el menos es más- de Mies, sino saber

detenerse a tiempo, quitar lo que está en exceso sin 

que se pierda la idea original" (Enrique Sobejano)

Abrazos,

R 

1953. Vuoksenniskan kirkko

 

Dear Marjatta,

"Distrust all theoretical systems, sustain your contact

with nature, learn from practical experience, always be

prepared for new difficulties" (Alvar Aalto)

Respectfully,

R

1952. Guggenheim Bilbao

 

Dear Daniela,

"The best advice I've received is to be yourself.

The best artists do that" (Frank Gehry)

Sincerely,

R

1951. Helga Howie. 140 Maiden Lane San Francisco, CA

 

Dear Steeno,

This is the Frank Lloyd Wright's store

I told you about the other day over the 

phone. This architect used to say that

freedom is from within when discussing

on architectural design processes. I also

heard this same thought from you 

referred to other contexts many

times.

Peace,

R 

1950. Neuer Pavillon im Schlosspark Charlottenburg, Berlin

 

Dear Sybi,

"First delight, then instruct"

(Karl Friedrich Schinkel)

Warm regards,

R