On Sunday, October 10 the MAK Center for Art and Architecture conducted it’s 2010 MAK Architecture Tour in Los Angeles. This year’s tour visited modern residences once captured in the iconic images of architectural photographer Julius Shulman (1910-2009). See More
I often marvel at tiny space apartments. I recall once looking at in awe of the 300+ sq. ft. mock up they had in the Ikea showroom. I could never fit all my crap into that kind of space. I have far too much extraneous stuff. To live in such a small space requires precision. Precision not only on the level of how every perfectly chosen piece of furniture fits together, but precision of how you live your life. That old newspaper clipping of when you came in 5th for the state fair science competition in 3rd grade — don’t need it. We can all attest to having lots of useless stuff, but Steve Sauer definitely does not. His 182 sq. ft. space has a place for everything and everything in its place.
Inside this tiny space Sauer has all the things you need to live including two beds, a full kitchen with dishwasher, a bathroom with shower, closet and storage for two bikes. His TV is larger than mine at 37″ and he has a dining table which I don’t. And my apt is 1000 sq. ft. Where am I going wrong?
Sauer has the benefit of being able to build pieces when he can’t find what he’s looking for after hours upon hours of searching. He is an interiors engineer for Boeing and holds a master’s degree in whole-systems design. He also has a separate nearby one-bedroom condo that he deems “too large” for himself. He said his dream is to “put 300 of these in a building and not have it be a tenement.”
It is with great regret that I must admit I forgot my camera when traveling to Seattle for a recent trip. I underestimated the photo opportunities provided by this stunning city by the sea. Having been there for work meetings, I felt I had seen it all before. I was wrong. Seattle has grown up to be an amazing city flush with technology cash and visual innovators. The landscape is evolving and the interplay between natural and man-made is breathtaking. If you are looking for a reasonable getaway and want a visual feast filled with diversity get yourself to Seattle immediately. And, don’t forget your camera!
Below are some recommendations for seeing and experiencing all that is urban and natural in this sometimes overlooked modern city by the sea.
Julius Shulman had a keen eye, not just for the angles of the modern structures he photographed, but also for the spirit and life of the structure and everything surrounding it. Known for some of the most beautiful architecture photography ever captured, Shulman provided visions of a magical era in Southern California of clean lines and poolside bliss. See More
