thank you, although I don't think its that big of a deal. its supposed to be a learning experience so give it a go next year (or this year if you can get everything out to them by Thursday).
I'd love to do this and hope I get in, curious as to how long it'll take to get a decision from them. I guess I can relate to all the grad school threads now.
For myself it was 16 days and they start in the first week of July...it is a little pricey but worth it...all food and lodging is taken care of and you stay on site which is incredible...well worth it...a great experience.
BML's got to be one of my top-10 fav's, and I would love to take part in Ghost Lab some day, but $4000 is ONE YEAR of tuition for me. For $4000 I can buy a few acres of my own land (yes, really) and start learning on my own.
Bah. Maybe I'm too cynical but I think they're taking advantage of people.
slantsix, I've heard from people that it is a fantastic experience. Which doesn't mean that buying your own land and experimenting wouldn't be too! Some people crave being surrounded by like minds (myself included) to refresh/reaffirm their reasons why they love doing architecture. Some people get the same result through solitary work.
Oh, I agree (I'm really enjoying studio because I'm surrounded by some really great people) and like I said, I would love to attend Ghost Lab.
It's just that up here in Canuckistan, we still like to think of ourselves as slightly socialist - like I said, my tuition is $4000 a year. We have healthcare and public auto insurance in the province I'm in (though it's not really any cheaper than private insurance anymore)
Point being that a Canadian who charges $4000 for two weeks of anything is seen by other Canadians as trying to pull one over on us.
There are also (less expensive) similar opportunities in places like the US and Thailand, where the weather's likely to be nicer, and we get bonus snob points because it's in a foreign land.
Let me reiterate - I'd go in a heartbeat if somebody wants to put up the cash! Hahahahha
damn my French Canadian pig-farming ancestors that came to the US, I wish my tuition was that inexpensive when I was a student...
and the money won't really be a problem. a small project I picked up recently will cover the expense, and I've starting thinking about more creative ways to pay for it.
Make sure you keep us informed, and let us know how the experience is. As I mentioned, BML's work is probably my favourite among Canadians, and I like the idea of such a workshop helping to pass along some insight as they do. I'm envious!
pixelwhore - Talbot's no slouch, either.
I was in his class, and was out there with Brian and a few others for a weekend the year before the first ghostlab. There was no program at the time, just some time chilling at the site, checking out the local construction 'vernacular' (I still can't say that word without feeling self-conscious), and comsuming beer & lobster.
I can't speak for the place, now - it must have changed quite a bit with all those ghosts on site and all.
But I'd guess that when it's foggy (and it will be), it will still have an amazing quality to it.
enjoy
Aha! I think so, yeah. It's one of those things that's hard to explain. BML's work has stayed meaningful and local, and that is what often draws me to any particular architect. No more, no less, and certainly it has nothing to do with any stylistic biases. I'm less familiar with S&P's work, although I'm starting to catch on. I'm still new to all this ;)
outside of a few projects (winnipeg & montreal libraries) i've always felt patkau best represented pac-nw.
i liked the earlier works of BML, i feel he's not pushing anything at this point. Rural Studio seems to be a better of embodiment of 'local' and meaningful.
I can't disagree with your last point. From what I know (which isn't everything), the more recent BML work has kind of rested on the laurels of the older stuff. However, I still think there's lots of potential there.
When I look at the Patkau's work, I don't connect with it as much, and that's probably all it comes down to. John is an alumnus of the program I'm in, too.
Just got the email while in New Orleans (doing some rebuilding work with some students during their spring break) and had to tell someone as everyone else is out on Bourbon Street.
congrats and enjoy! I may be there for the end as their is supposed to be a gathering of all previous attendees - as it is the 10th ghost. we will see.
11 days and counting. I'm planning on documenting everything via my blog, but a lot of that depends on how much internet access we'll have on site, etc.
saw your photos, pw (and want to catch up on your blog). glad to hear you had a great time! I'm always teasing my wife about moving us up there one day. It's beautiful country, no?
the countryside up there was fantastic. not sure how much I'd like it in the middle of the winter, but for two weeks in the early summer it was the place to be.
Ghost Lab
so I mailed out my application package today, anyone else got their fingers crossed?
wow, congrats. i don't have the cahones for this, though i'd love to partake
thank you, although I don't think its that big of a deal. its supposed to be a learning experience so give it a go next year (or this year if you can get everything out to them by Thursday).
I'd love to do this and hope I get in, curious as to how long it'll take to get a decision from them. I guess I can relate to all the grad school threads now.
good luck pixel!
goodluck. I attended Ghost 8 and had a blast...there may be a reunion for this one at the end so I may see you there at the end.
congrats and good luck, Pw. how long of a stint is ghost lab? when do they start?
2 weeks. June 14-28th
i have an insider at BML-S if you got the cash.
all my cash is going to the workshop fee, but thanks for the offer I guess...
ok, i'm stumped (and guess that I'm not cool enough to play there). what is ghost lab?
where is ghost lab?
what is their website?
I found these pics, but there aren't many clues found on google...
For myself it was 16 days and they start in the first week of July...it is a little pricey but worth it...all food and lodging is taken care of and you stay on site which is incredible...well worth it...a great experience.
This is my flickr set from the same ghost.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/thepeculiarform/sets/72157594202145410/
It is a design build workshop with Brian Mackay Lyons..it is outside of Halifax...it is a good time.
Here is the firms website:
http://www.mlsarchitects.ca/
You have to pay $4000 to work in this guy's new millennium hippy craft camp?
Yeowza.
-andrew
BML's got to be one of my top-10 fav's, and I would love to take part in Ghost Lab some day, but $4000 is ONE YEAR of tuition for me. For $4000 I can buy a few acres of my own land (yes, really) and start learning on my own.
Bah. Maybe I'm too cynical but I think they're taking advantage of people.
slantsix lab? i'm in!
slantsix, I've heard from people that it is a fantastic experience. Which doesn't mean that buying your own land and experimenting wouldn't be too! Some people crave being surrounded by like minds (myself included) to refresh/reaffirm their reasons why they love doing architecture. Some people get the same result through solitary work.
Good luck Pixel! They would be lucky to have you.
Oh, I agree (I'm really enjoying studio because I'm surrounded by some really great people) and like I said, I would love to attend Ghost Lab.
It's just that up here in Canuckistan, we still like to think of ourselves as slightly socialist - like I said, my tuition is $4000 a year. We have healthcare and public auto insurance in the province I'm in (though it's not really any cheaper than private insurance anymore)
Point being that a Canadian who charges $4000 for two weeks of anything is seen by other Canadians as trying to pull one over on us.
There are also (less expensive) similar opportunities in places like the US and Thailand, where the weather's likely to be nicer, and we get bonus snob points because it's in a foreign land.
Let me reiterate - I'd go in a heartbeat if somebody wants to put up the cash! Hahahahha
damn my French Canadian pig-farming ancestors that came to the US, I wish my tuition was that inexpensive when I was a student...
and the money won't really be a problem. a small project I picked up recently will cover the expense, and I've starting thinking about more creative ways to pay for it.
Make sure you keep us informed, and let us know how the experience is. As I mentioned, BML's work is probably my favourite among Canadians, and I like the idea of such a workshop helping to pass along some insight as they do. I'm envious!
pixelwhore - Talbot's no slouch, either.
I was in his class, and was out there with Brian and a few others for a weekend the year before the first ghostlab. There was no program at the time, just some time chilling at the site, checking out the local construction 'vernacular' (I still can't say that word without feeling self-conscious), and comsuming beer & lobster.
I can't speak for the place, now - it must have changed quite a bit with all those ghosts on site and all.
But I'd guess that when it's foggy (and it will be), it will still have an amazing quality to it.
enjoy
well, according to UPS they've received everything. now the waiting begins!
I'll be sure to post what the outcome is, regardless.
slantsix, more than patkau or saucier et perrotte?
Aha! I think so, yeah. It's one of those things that's hard to explain. BML's work has stayed meaningful and local, and that is what often draws me to any particular architect. No more, no less, and certainly it has nothing to do with any stylistic biases. I'm less familiar with S&P's work, although I'm starting to catch on. I'm still new to all this ;)
outside of a few projects (winnipeg & montreal libraries) i've always felt patkau best represented pac-nw.
i liked the earlier works of BML, i feel he's not pushing anything at this point. Rural Studio seems to be a better of embodiment of 'local' and meaningful.
I can't disagree with your last point. From what I know (which isn't everything), the more recent BML work has kind of rested on the laurels of the older stuff. However, I still think there's lots of potential there.
When I look at the Patkau's work, I don't connect with it as much, and that's probably all it comes down to. John is an alumnus of the program I'm in, too.
I'm in!
Just got the email while in New Orleans (doing some rebuilding work with some students during their spring break) and had to tell someone as everyone else is out on Bourbon Street.
i'm jealous.
Pixelwhore, congratulations! A friend of mine attended a number of years ago and absolutely loved the experience, I'm sure you'll feel the same.
congrats and enjoy! I may be there for the end as their is supposed to be a gathering of all previous attendees - as it is the 10th ghost. we will see.
Jason:
Awesome, I look forward to meeting you if thats the case!
Pixel
that is excellent news - congrats!
when does it start?
June 14th, which means I need to get my ass in gear and get a passport!
11 days and counting. I'm planning on documenting everything via my blog, but a lot of that depends on how much internet access we'll have on site, etc.
There is wireless at the site. People in my cabin were watching episodes of the Office nightly...while others wandered the coastline and the stars.
There should be a big 10 ghost anniversary event at the end too.
And, I will not be making it sadly enough...just too much on my calendar and not enough cash in my wallet.
one of the most amazing experiences of my life - worth every penny
saw your photos, pw (and want to catch up on your blog). glad to hear you had a great time! I'm always teasing my wife about moving us up there one day. It's beautiful country, no?
the countryside up there was fantastic. not sure how much I'd like it in the middle of the winter, but for two weeks in the early summer it was the place to be.
fantastic!
I checked your blog a few times during your stay, great updates cant wait to see more pics.
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