Imaginative Architecture. The Fiction Series by Photographer Filip Dujardin.

above: one of Filip Dujardin's architecture composite photographs

Fast Company ran a post the other day on their Co.Design site, inspired by the wonderful design blog, Dezeen, about the work of Victor Enrich. Enrich is a Spanish photographer who photoshops together various pieces of architecture together to create surreal buildings shaped like french fries and guns, an example of which is shown below.


above: Victor Enrich's Defense, a gun shaped building, is one of the images in Co.Design's article.

This instantly reminded me of the work of Belgium commercial photographer Filip Dujardin, who basically does the same sort of digital collage, only in a less whimsical or humorous fashion and with a better eye for composition.

Since many of my readers also browse FastCo. and Dezeen, I thought they might like to see another - and in my opinion, better- version of similarly constructed photographs.

Shown here are the 22 images (including the one at the top of the post) from the Fiction series by Filip Dujardin.






















all images courtesy of the photographer

Filip Dujardin

Manifest Destiny! A Rustic Cabin Is Mounted On The Side Of A Downtown San Francisco Highrise.

Manifest Destiny! is a temporary rustic cabin occupying one of the last remaining unclaimed spaces of downtown San Francisco --- above and between other properties.



The project is a commentary/critique on the unwavering perseverance of San Francisco’s early settlers. During the mid 19th century, as the eastern United States became over-crowded and expensive, the West offered limitless possibilities for those willing and able to make the journey. The drive to seek new possibilities and establish a better life at any cost is the conceptual motivation for this project.





The tiny cabin can be seen affixed to the side of the Hotel des Arts, floating above the restaurant Le Central like an anomalous outgrowth of the contemporary streetscape.



Using a nineteenth-century architectural style and vintage building materials, the structure is both homage to the romantic spirit of the Western Myth and a commentary on the arrogance of Westward expansion.

The Building of the Cabin and Installation:









The interior space of the house can be seen day and night through the curtained windows, a lonely beacon in the city's dense landscape, and an incongruous, haunting vision from below.




The installation will remain in place and be slowly transformed by the elements through October 2012.



Manifest Destiny! is a temporary site specific installation in San Francisco, California by artists Mark Reigelman and Jenny Chapman with Structural engineering by Paul Endres. The project was commissioned by Southern Exposure and funded by the Graue Family Foundation. It is on view through October 28th, 2012.

images and information courtesy of artists Mark Reigelman and Jenny Chapman

Glamping. Forget Roughing It, Camp In Style. Luxury Tents In Jackson Hole.

Glamping, the new term being used for upscale, or glamorous, camping is one of the fastest growing trends in the eco-luxe hospitality industry. Glamour camping offers all of the attractions of Jackson Hole camping: sleeping under the stars, sitting around a campfire, falling asleep to the sounds of nature, etc., while taking all of the hassles out of the experience (pitching a tent, lugging gear and food, sleeping on the bumping ground, collecting firewood, etc.).




It then attaches the comforts of a luxury hotel room: ultra comfortable king size bed, luxury linens, concierge and cleaning services, etc. Collectively, the result is a completely extraordinary experience.



Refresh yourself in your Glamping Bathhouse, which hosts private, luxury washrooms - including rain showers, heated floors and indulgent organic spa products.



Relax around your outdoor fire as the day turns to night. Need anything? Out of marshmallows? Their 24 hour Glamping Butlers live onsite and are just a phone call away. Enjoy Jackson Hole as our professional service staff cleans your tent in preparation for your return.




Welcome to the future of Jackson Hole luxury lodging. Already full for 2012. Reservations are now available beginning June 1, 2013.



In addition to the beautiful camping tents, the Fireside Resort also offers lovely ski cabin rentals as a travel option.


all images and info courtesy of Fireside Jackson Hole

For reservations please book online or call
1-877-660-1177 or 307-733-1177

You may also email them at :
info@firesidejacksonhole.com
Please include your Phone Number, Travel Dates, Number of Adults / Children and type of accommodation.