Dave Vickers - Articles

 

Dave Vickers of is a seldom present features writer at Modern Design, a magazine published by architects Diseño Earle. He leads a strange kind of double professional lifestyle, and when not contributing his prolific pun flavoured ramblings to the magazine (that to be honest just make everyone groan in despair) he does other stuff that will perhaps one day mount to something. In his spare time Dave pretends not to drink much and avoids dancing at all costs – freedom in choreographic expression making him feel a bit exposed. To help practice what he writes about, he occasionally cycles to work, reducing his immediate carbon footprint and allowing him to wear body hugging Lycra, his favourite material by far.

Hobby's: Frisbee
Favourite food: Thai coconut soup, chips
Haircut: Looks like Mcfly's dad. (on a good day)
Girlfriend: Yes

Put it to the Pallet

How many times in the last year or so have you flipped on the news and watched in horror as another disaster unfolds before your very eyes. Unfortunately, as we perilously march forward to some form of impending ecomageddon, it seems the planet has decided to raise a few issues with us. Are we listening? – Probably not enough, but when it comes to solving the symptoms, some are; refugee housing is becoming big business and of course, the more affordable and practical it is, the better. Read

By: Dave Vickers | 16/10/2008 | Environment

Mvrdv: Spatial Exploration

If we examine population trends for the next few decades, urbanism becomes a tricky subject. Basically, how do we all cram in? Exploding global populations must eventually push certain densely-populated regions into endless urban landscapes or megacities as they are now commonly known. Naturally this urban sprawl – by nature a ravenous, unsightly predator - is relentlessly gorging itself on what’s left of the world’s natural green spaces. The whole thing is about to go out of control. Read

By: Dave Vickers | 15/10/2008 | Art

Baptising Thee Vicars

Recently, our music section has embarked upon a deafeningly rowdy journey through the domain of the proficiently accomplished musician; from the fury-furrowed brow of vintage punk rock, to the sensitised beats of a crowd-responsive dance revolution. However, a modernist viewpoint by definition must routinely investigate the brand-new; approach the embryonic status of what could truly be the cultural hub of the forthcoming decade. Read

By: Dave Vickers | 14/10/2008 | Music