Posts Tagged ‘shrine’

Ping Pong Vend

An upfront stereotypical example of local Hong Kong norms – an old ping pong vending machine, shrine, and fabrics for sale.
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Shrine Basics

30 Aug 2012
In: Cultural Norms, Mumbai
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Mumbai for the week.
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Augmenting The Memory of Death

07 Feb 2011
Posters of the dead, close to Sabra. How will memorials for the dead appear in an augmentable world? What is the the ‘appropriate’ level of …
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Moments Before

23 Oct 2010
In: Taipei, Today's Office
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Enjoying the shade of a small shrine moments before heading to our next home interview. Taipei today, every. moment. precious. Good crew. Good vibe. Great participants.
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Implied Density II

28 Sep 2010
In: Design Inspiration, Kyoto
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Shrine seating.
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Modern Memorials

22 May 2010
In: Berlin, Cultural Norms
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Early morning jaunt through in Berlin
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Offering

23 Mar 2010
In: Bangkok, Cultural Norms
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Food for eating versus food as a symbol of faith, giving.
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Mountain Blessings

25 Dec 2008
In: Akedake, Today's Office
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500 Yen buys a donation to the spirit of the mountain on a day where every ounce of energy and smarts was needed to make …
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Contextual Actions Deflected

29 Oct 2007
In: Design Inspiration, Tokyo
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The sign for temple drawn on this wall. Why? The wall is situated in a maze of bars and izakaya in the back of Sangenjaya – …
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