Hilton Village

First federal
War housing
Project plan

Providing necessary goods and services for the residents of the Hilton Village neighborhood, the shopping district was built Circa 1918.

“Man obtains from his environment two things which he desires, usefulness and beauty, and all material progress in civilization has consisted in his modification of his surroundings to serve these two needs.” – Henry Vincent Hubbard

Good Luck

Prized perennial
Lush dramatic
Prosperity

Peonies grow well but seem to have trouble holding-up their blossoms against gravity.

“They’re known as much for their beauty and fragrance as for their longevity and low maintenance.” – John Tabis

Manifestation

On a shelf
Styrofoam
Window bug

A presentation designed to stimulate object desire.

“For me, photography has become a way of attempting to make sense of the strange world that I see around me. I don’t ever expect to achieve that understanding, but the fact that I am trying comforts me.” – Mikhael Subotzky

Benevolent Overlord

Kindly feelings
Intended for benefit
Rather than profit

Once in power, they often hired gifted artists to portray them in flattering and benevolent poses.

“The conqueror is regarded with awe; the wise man commands our respect; but it is only the benevolent man that wins our affection.” – William Dean Howells

Migrant

Find work
Better living conditions
One place to another

At the international level, no universally accepted definition for “migrant” exists.

“The art of reasoning consists of rightly ordering the steps which are necessary in order to reach a desired conclusion.” – Alfred North Whitehead

Different Scales

Spacial relativity
Navigate complexities
Concept of support

By focusing on essential features, we may overlook important details.

“The art of reasoning consists of rightly ordering the steps which are necessary in order to reach a desired conclusion.” – Alfred North Whitehead

Fishing Pier

At the foot
James river bridge
No license required

A first class restaurant is located at the entrance of the pier.

“Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing that it is not fish they are after.” – Henry David Thoreau

Forged

Jewel like
Ferry wonder
Morning light

Unexpected utilitarian color found on-board the Jamestown-Scotland ferry.

“To what shall the character of utility be ascribed, if not to that which is a source of pleasure?” – Jeremy Bentham

Door Diamonds

Providing access
Assisted egress
Daily specials

A portal between outer and inner realities elicits concentration.

“Behind all seen things lies something vaster; everything is but a path, a portal or a window opening on something other than iteself.” – Antoine de Saint-Exupery

Demarcation

Urban design
Boundary afterthoughts
Perceived distinction

In the city, pedestrians are squeezed into narrow and often dangerous spaces.

“If you obey all the rules you miss all the fun.” – Katharine Hepburn

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