Dan’s recent consecration of the world’s tallest timber building; Greg’s new gigs, and hotels to stay at while making them happen; the third space in a post-COVID world; update on the Durbin Renewal scandal in Chicago, and a preview of upcoming guests.
Intro/Outro: Super Sex by Morphine
Tall Timber:
Ascent, Milwaukee
Rocket & Tigerli, Winterthur, Switzerland
Atlassian Central, Sydney
Greg’s gig in NYC this week:
Patcraft– Shaw Industries, with:
Brad Hargraeves – Common
Evan Fain – Industrious
Boutique Hotels:
The Ace Portland – have a record player!
Why not the Nakagin Capsule Hotel?
Brooklyn Mirage(Bushwick / Ridgewood)
Brimfield Antique Flea Market – feeding ground for Roman & Williams-designed boutique hotels
Inside Amy Schumer Pretentious Hotel
McKinsey & Co NYC Taskforce to repurpose office space
Mary Ludgin, Heitman, Chicago taskforce
Durbin Renewal: Century and Consumers buildings
Greg’s new gigs
- Undisclosed fellowship, a.k.a. Pokemon NO!: Preparing cities for the metaverse, protecting real public space from virtual reality, unregulated disruptors, and more…
- Parag Khanna startup: Chief Communications Officer: Tool for modeling climate risk. Invest now in the climate-resilient regions of the world. The call is open for volunteers.
Are we living in Ready Player One or Snow Crash?
