Archive for the 'Misc Images' Category
Tuesday, June 12th, 2007
Logoistically Innocent
Al’s Garage — a wonderful, effective sign without the semiotic overhead that bashes its way into our subconscious in at every turn. Sadly, the effect is spoiled by the ubiquitous logoistic sign painted on the front (logo overkill).
Tags: Las Cruces, Misc Images
Tuesday, February 20th, 2007
Downtown Mall
As noted here, the Downtown Mall is the worst mistake in Las Cruces history.
Since its completion in 1974, there have been many attempts to make it more appealing to visitors. In 1996, the city commissioned Lea Anne and Tom Askman to create a series of sculptures for the Mall to commemorate El Camino Real.
Some images of the sculptures:
Tags: Downtown Mall, Lea Anne Askman, Tom Askman
Tuesday, December 5th, 2006
Abandoned Silo
An old silo, north of town.
Tags: Silo
Thursday, November 16th, 2006
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Tags: Organ Mountains
Thursday, November 9th, 2006
Stairs First
How often are stairs built first?
From the top landing:
When the building catches up with the stairs, this will be the view:
Tags: Stairs
