Word: constructive
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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Softness. But to look inside these limits is to rediscover a considerable painter. That his world was insulated, or his sexual politics Neanderthal, is not so important; an artist must be judged, to some degree, in terms of his aims. He wished to construct a universe of plea sure and relaxation - like Matisse's "armchair for tired businessmen," but more so - and in this he succeeded. He was the natural heir of the finest decorators of the 18th century, Fragonard and Boucher. "He who has not lived be fore the Revolution," said Metternich, "cannot know the sweetness of life...
...placement of additional buildings and bodies at Radcliffe will balance "the weight" of the Harvard Houses maintain a high level of activity in the Quad area and hence keep the 'Cliffe from becoming an undesirable residential area. Much the same logic motivated the Radcliffe trustees in their efforts to construct Hilles Library on its present site...
...until now, the increase in the size of the College has been accepted as a fait accompli by those discussing Plans 1 to 4. Perhaps the proper plan is a new Plan 5: Construct no new dormitory, maintain the current size of the College by admitting more women and fewer men, and use of the donated funds for another purpose...
Kanavos incurred extra costs because of the delay in constructing the hotel the new completion date is some seven monthly after the original date--and in the redesign Kanavos will now construct the hotel closer to the Charles River on land that is less than solid and build the parking garage below ground...
Honest and Earthy. Breuer himself was finding new solutions in the intimate, beautiful houses he was designing with Gropius around Boston. His inspiration, he told TIME Reporter Leah Gordon, was the simple American frame house. "I liked the fact that anyone could construct these houses simply by nailing boards together. They are earthy, honest and dignified, like Huckleberry Finn and Abraham Lincoln...