In my internet ramblings, sometimes directed by a project, at others by personal curiosity, and still more as at result of connections made during some of my adventures travel around the Southwest in 1994 and later, was thinking it would be fun to have an unusual architects thread.

Plan to add a link here or description when the internet synchronicity strikes. Please feel free to contribute.

BTW... used to do a high level of computer imaging for Landscape, Interior and Architectural Designers. Learned fast to intrepret blueprints into photo-realistic visions.

Design is a distinct interest area of mine.

*Smile*

Diane

(Now where the heck did I put that list of Architects working on Sacred Geometry Building design? Humm).

-- Anonymous, February 17, 2000

Answers

James Hubbell, Architect

One of the most fascinating architects Ive met is truly a Renaissance Man. World famous artist/architect James Hubbell lives near Julian, California. Each Fathers Day in June, he holds an open house at his very unusual home.

Ive visited twice. Each time is an adventure in redefining space.

Diane

Hubbell and Hubbell
Drew and James Hubbell specialize in sustainable and organic architecture: including the building and design of chapels, parks, pavillions, residences and other places for the soul...
http:// www.sandiegoart.com/JHubbell/

Feast your soul on the some of the unique images...

 RAINBOW HILL BED AND BREAKFAST: Julian, CA. Residence completed in 1988. http:// www.sandiegoart.com/JHubbell/rainbow.html

Or their web-site...
http://www.rainbowhill.com/

* The Master Suite: With stained glass light fixtures; headboard is carved wood with inlaid shells.
http:// www.rainbowhill.com/Pg2.htm

* Master Suite Balcony: The view off to the left of the balcony shows you the courtyard patio below. With decorative iron design work.
http:// www.rainbowhill.com/Pg3.htm

* Master Suite Bath: Absolutely incredible display of colors with stainglass window and mosaic tiling.
http:// www.rainbowhill.com/Pg4.htm

 LA JOLLA GUEST HOUSE AND HEALING PLACE: La Jolla, CA. Built in 1991.
http:// www.sandiegoart.com/JHubbell/guest.html

 SEA RANCH CHAPEL (Exceptionally unusual! Picture just dont do the craftsmanship any justice). Exterior...
http:// www.sandiegoart.com/JHubbell/searanch.html and...

Interior...
http:// www.sandiegoart.com/JHubbell/searanch2.html

 DEEP DREAM: Design for underwater house 300 ft. off the coast of La Jolla and 60 ft. below sea level.
http:// www.sandiegoart.com/JHubbell/dream.html

 TRITON RESTAURANT, Cardiff, CA...
http:// www.sandiegoart.com/JHubbell/triton.html

 KUCHUMAA ECOLOGICAL CENTER: Tecate, Mexico. Includes a group of three classrooms educating children through ceramics, drawing, audiovisual, and a nature walk. The Center teachers the children of Baja about their environment. Completed in1998.

Hes done innovative work for a kindergarten in Tijuana, Mexico called: Jardin de Ninos la Esperanza. Hubbell's architecture and design was derived from observation of the unique needs of transient Mexicans, moving from close-knit family structures to a situation which placed them in the modern urban dilemma of disconnection from others and their environment.
http:// www.sandiegoart.com/JHubbell/ecological.html

 A completely unique example of "organic architecture", the Onion House combines an unparalleled sense of place with an innovative visual aesthetic. (Its for sale!)
http:// www.pacislands.com/hawaii/onion/onion.htm

Fun slide show...
http:// www.pacislands.com/hawaii/onion/onion2.htm

 All Souls Episcopal Church, San Diego, California: The sanctuary is dominated by a magnificent 600-square-foot James Hubbell stained glass wall, located between the free-standing alter and a small meditation garden.
http://www.all- souls.com/art/glass.htm

(Note: This image does NOT do justice to his stunning stained glasswork. Some of the most beautiful things Ive ever seen. Somewhere I have a booklet about the stained glass doors he designed for the palace of the Sultan of Dhabi... Otto Rigan, "The Palace Doors of Abu Dhabi," Hidden House Publications, Palo Alto, California and Putnam Publishing Company, New York, 1982
).

 Partway down the Friends of Kebyar page is a description of an article on James Hubbell...

James Hubbell
The Vision is a Song
James Hubbell is at once an artist, poet, artisan and architect. His Sea Ranch Chapel, included in this issue (photos by Philip Welch) is without any doubt a beautiful and precious jewel crafted with the care of a wizard. It almost seems risky to leave it out in the open! Projects include the Ilan-Lael studios and residence, Sea Ranch Chapel, and the Vint Residence. An open letter to Friends of Kebyar from Hubbell is included.
B&W 16 pages - $10.00
http://www.kebyar.com/ volume5.html

A note from the events page...

February 23-26, 2000
James Hubbell will speak at the College Art Association, New York City. The topic will be "The Human Landscape in Architecture."

-- Anonymous, February 17, 2000