A Day As A Docent- THE FARNSWORTH HOUSE

People, today I trod from taking my baby steps co-docenting at The Farnsworth House onto becoming an actual Docent. And, I even got my very own Tee in grey with the Farnsworth House sketch on it.

PHOTOGRAPHY: JON MILLER, HEDRICH BLESSING

Over this spring, a good four tours of co-docenting later, I was all by myself; walking the visitors to the house, touring and answering the curious minds.

This beautiful minimalist Miesian wonder attracts visitors from all over the world.

Personally, I find peace here. I feel connected to this place; which is one of the reason I decided to become a docent at The Farnsworth House. And, the other reason, has to be the fact that I am an Architect myself.

Shoe Fetish: melissa + ZAHA HADID

What more could I ask for when it comes to all thing architecture & gratifying my shoe fetish- perhaps a shoe that fits, and is designed by an architect.

And viola... there it was like a wish come true: Limited edition shoes designed by Zaha Hadid for Melissa Shoes on sale at Gilt Groupe, Woah, I had to grab them before somebody else did.

Well designed, ergonomic, smartly asymetrical; they come with pleasantly infused aroma; first of its kind in my collection. I am impressed.

Concept as expressed on Zaha's website:
The design engages with the fluid organic contours of the body. The shoes asymmetric quality conveys an inherent sense of movement to the design, evoking continuous transformation. ... read more

Now I own my very own piece of Zaha