Last night I dreamt that I was in a department store in Japan. It was quite the piece of architecture. Sometimes I amaze myself with the places I dream of and I think - why am I not designing indoor spaces? Though I will admit, since being in Japan the things my sleeping mind conjures up are not that impressive. The walkways and platforms and glass and colours and moving parts seemed all too normal when I thought of them again this morning.
I don’t know if I would design safe spaces though. One bridge inside this building I dreamt of had no railing and a four story drop below. I sat on it and thought about how many people considered jumping from it. Then I tried to find a place to eat breakfast at but it was “couples day” and restaurants were only allowing people in pairs. Gee…(insert picture of Bart selling soul episode dream clip here)…is my subconscious informing me of my lack of attachments to people?