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#TBT to September 2008 when we were commissioned along with 20 other artists and designers to be part of the Cabot Circus development scheme in Bristol.
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We collaborated with @chapman_taylor_architects and designed an external wallcovering of engraved florals on dry-rig stone cladding, creating a soft facade in the heart of a hectic urban environment.
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NOW HIRING: Graduate Urban Designer
Help shape Sydney's future.
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0-2 years' experience.
Role includes: site analysis, policy development, concept massing, strategic projects.
Must have Rhino & Adobe Suite.
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Send CV & portfolio to urban_syd@sjb.com.au
No recruitment agency candidates please.
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I step out of the trees to the edge of the road. Helmet, night vision goggles, assault rifle.
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It takes a second to realize that the sudden appearance in their usually tranquil neighborhood of a Navy SEAL in full battle gear has just scared the bejeezus out of the mom and dad strolling the sidewalk with their little kid. They take one look at me, grab their daughter, and run for their lives.
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Uh-Oh.
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Welcome to one of the US military’s big-ass war games, designed to simulate real world urban “contingencies”. Declared a “complete success” by its director, this particular training exercise was one of the most puzzling of my career.
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To this day, I have no idea whether that family was part of an elaborate role-playing scenario, or just poor civilians uninformed that their backyards were suddenly crawling with special forces.
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Even as my headset crackles, I look around, praying that no one in this town is packing a gun, or they might shoot us in self defense.
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My report is cautious. When the ENTIRE military gets involved in something, there is no telling what might happen.
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“Perimeter secure.” I snap out crisply. Mental note to self: “At least for now.”
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Takeaway: True of so much in life: Is this real or is this a game?
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