Archive for June, 2007

re: Terminal Air, book your own CIA flight!

Terminal Air is a project that explores complex interconnections between government agencies and private contractors involved with the United States Central Intelligence Agency’s extraordinary rendition program. Since the mid-90’s, the CIA has operated the extraordinary rendition program, in which suspected terrorists captured in Western nations are transported to secret locations for torture and interrogation. A thoroughly modern enterprise, the extraordinary rendition program is largely carried out using leased equipment and private contractors.
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Istanbul Flashbacks

Recently (early May) I was back in ‘my other’ hometown, or at least that’s what it felt like being back there again after having lived there for 6 months. A strange and very nice experience. Here some pics with my favourite places and people.

Caglar
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Summerschool Beirut 17 Aug / 1 Sept 2007

Studio Beirut

Any plans for the summer? I’ll be going to Beirut this summer and will be working on this event, check it out…

A case study on the concept of public space in Lebanon

Initiated by Studio Beirut, Archis, Partizan Publik, Pearl and the University of Amsterdam - Center for Conflict Studies. An international multidisciplinary team of international and local students and professionals from the fields of architecture, urban development, design, sociology and political science, shall identify, analyze formally and socially, and propose interventions and new programs for the nearly infinite number of derelict or marginal spaces in Beirut. These terrains vagues, at many scales, from kilometers to centimeters, present a potential for territorial reassessment and cultural redefinition that will constitute a body of both research and action.

On the 1st of September on the Pearls in Lebanon event, results will be presented and debated. During Pearls in Lebanon a mixed audience will be brought together for discussion. The platform also gives the opportunity for project presentations of Studio Beirut and its projects to possible Lebanese cooperating partners and investors.

More info go to: studiobeirut.org

Volume #11 - Cities Unbuilt - Out Now!