JUMP TO…PEOPLEPLACESPHOTOGRAPHYARCHITECTUREMEDIAWRITINGINSPIRATIONEVENTSRANDOMTumblr (3.0; @conradjacob)http://conradjacob.tumblr.com/<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/39078923" width="400" height="225" frameborder="0"></iframe><br/><br/><p><strong>M</strong><span>onday </span><strong>M</strong><span>orning</span><strong> M</strong><span>edia / Start each week off by viewing an Inspirational video</span></p>http://conradjacob.tumblr.com/post/28370368504http://conradjacob.tumblr.com/post/28370368504Mon, 30 Jul 2012 18:45:46 -0500tagtheory<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m7phr6mBzD1r9o0fco1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>170+ books in my collection. It may be time to build myself a bigger bookshelf. </p>http://conradjacob.tumblr.com/post/27970780149http://conradjacob.tumblr.com/post/27970780149Wed, 25 Jul 2012 02:50:33 -0500RANDOMBOOKStagtheory<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/34666308" width="400" height="225" frameborder="0"></iframe><br/><br/><p><strong>M</strong><span>onday </span><strong>M</strong><span>orning</span><strong> M</strong><span>edia / Start each week off by viewing an Inspirational video</span></p>http://conradjacob.tumblr.com/post/27971316882http://conradjacob.tumblr.com/post/27971316882Mon, 23 Jul 2012 08:07:00 -0500MEDIAVIDEOOUTDOOR ADVENTUREtagtheory<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m7261phbGk1r9o0fco1_500.jpg"/><br/> Colorful Trees!<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m7261phbGk1r9o0fco2_500.jpg"/><br/> 31st street beach<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m7261phbGk1r9o0fco5_500.jpg"/><br/> Shedd Aquarium<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m7261phbGk1r9o0fco7_500.jpg"/><br/> Taste of Chicago<br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m7261phbGk1r9o0fco6_500.jpg"/><br/> Roosevelt University<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m7261phbGk1r9o0fco8_500.jpg"/><br/> Chess battle<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m7261phbGk1r9o0fco9_500.jpg"/><br/> Crazy bikes<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m7261phbGk1r9o0fco10_500.jpg"/><br/> Horse Cops<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m7261phbGk1r9o0fco13_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> Blue Crown<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m7261phbGk1r9o0fco14_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> Color Jam<br/><br/> <p>We so often get caught up in the process of life that we tend to forgetwhatmatters in this world. What matters is our environment; whether it be a natural setting, our relationships with friends are purely just unexpected encounters with people or objects. What seems like a simple concept is sadly overlooked in our complex world. From the moment we wake to the second we lay our heads back down for the night, our focus is fixated on the ‘doing’ and not the ‘enjoying’.</p> <p>I know from my experiencethat if I am not doing ‘something’ I feel is productive, then I’m wasting my time. My life goes from one task to another which sometimes makes me feel like a mouse inside of a wheel that just goes round and round….</p> <p>Whenever I feel trapped in that never ending process I make it my mission to just get up and go; leave the state or country. If I am not able to leave then I’ll just do something completely random to get my mind off this so called ‘process’.</p> <p>I spent two years at the Illinois Institute of Technology and even though I constantly told myself that I would run down to 31st street beach, I just never did. Another assignment or task was holding me back. The sad thing isthat I let it. I run quite often but when I do it’s never to enjoy my environment. I simply do it to meet a certain goal, whether it be time or distance, and when completed I just head home. Do I enjoy running? I used to. Slowly over time though it has become yet another task. I can’t let that happen.</p> <p>So a couple of daysago I decided to run, but this time, to run out of pure enjoyment. I finally jogged over to 31st beach….it only took me a little over two years but, in any case, I’m glad I did. What I saw on my jog around Chicago was exciting, calming and best yet, it was all unplanned.</p> <p>First stop was 31st beach. I was greeted by multi-colored trees and children playing and screaming all around. The beach was quite beautiful and peaceful. McCormick place, Northerly Island, the Shedd aquarium and the Planetarium are few of the notable stops that the path leads you to if you continue up north. Upon exciting, a quick stop was made at the Taste of Chicago, followed by a delicious meal at <a href="http://cafecitochicago.com/" target="_blank">Cafecito </a>(which I highly recommend) and finally millennium park where we witnessed funny looking bikes, chess battles, cops on horses, and music at the Pritzker pavilion. The last site to be seen was the Color Jam installation.</p> <p>Who knew so much can be seen during a short one hour jog. It just goes to show you that if you set out to run out of pure enjoyment, you will be greeted by all things beautiful and unexpected. We are constantly surrounded by these wonderful instances but the problem is we tend to not notice them because our minds and our eyes are clouded with tasks that must be completed by days end. Stop doing and start enjoying your life while you can. </p>http://conradjacob.tumblr.com/post/27380039331http://conradjacob.tumblr.com/post/27380039331Mon, 16 Jul 2012 22:00:00 -0500CHICAGOEVENTSRANDOMRUNWRITINGtagtheory<a href="http://www.ted.com/talks/ken_robinson_says_schools_kill_creativity.html?source=tumblr#.UAGrBKu5xd5.tumblr">Ken Robinson says schools kill creativity</a>http://conradjacob.tumblr.com/post/27201672626http://conradjacob.tumblr.com/post/27201672626Tue, 10 Jul 2012 12:23:00 -0500EDUCATIONINSPIRATIONPEOPLEtagtheory<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m6in2fCbxA1qeiuzso1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://blah-city.tumblr.com/post/26325796653" target="_blank">blah-city</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>Reading, Writing & Bicycling. English speaking nations neglect basics of sustainable living.</p> </blockquote>http://conradjacob.tumblr.com/post/26333001803http://conradjacob.tumblr.com/post/26333001803Mon, 02 Jul 2012 01:42:57 -0500RANDOMtagtheory<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4zujsVHCB1r9o0fco1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4zujsVHCB1r9o0fco2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/>http://conradjacob.tumblr.com/post/24260889537http://conradjacob.tumblr.com/post/24260889537Sat, 02 Jun 2012 09:24:04 -0500RANDOMCUSTOMROAD BIKEStagtheory“If I have a style like blob or zigzag, then the problem can’t show me anything new. I try to come innocently to a project, find an idea, and let that lead me into the possibilites. The measure of good architecture is in the experience - in the quality of space, of light, smell, sound, and texture. A five-year old can go into the space and be excited about it.”<br/><br/> - <em>Steven Holl</em>http://conradjacob.tumblr.com/post/23734836239http://conradjacob.tumblr.com/post/23734836239Fri, 25 May 2012 10:00:00 -0500ARCHITECTURESTEVEN HOLLQUOTEINSPIRATIONtagtheory<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4g3g8vfny1r9o0fco1_500.jpg"/><br/> Zurich<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4g3g8vfny1r9o0fco4_500.jpg"/><br/> Train to Interlaken<br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4g3g8vfny1r9o0fco2_500.jpg"/><br/> Interlaken<br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4g3g8vfny1r9o0fco3_500.jpg"/><br/> Bern<br/><br/> <p>I spent the last week traveling through <strong>Switzerland</strong>. The first stop was <em>Zurich</em>. It was a very classy, upscale city with noticeable wealth. Next up was <em>Interlaken</em>. It was a beautiful serene town located in-between two large lakes and the Swiss Mountains. It is known as the adventure center of the country; and with good reason! Last up was Bern, the capital of Switzerland. <em>Bern</em> actually stands for ‘Bear’ which is the cities mascot. The city is also labeled as a World Heritage site, and it’s no surprise. The city has changed very little in the last 300 years. </p> <p>Overall, the trip was fun, exhilarating, and calming all at once. I had the opportunity to paraglide in Interlaken. It was a serene feeling to be floating above the city four thousand feet up. All my worries escaped me as I maneuvered around such a beautiful city with ease. I will never forget the feeling.</p>http://conradjacob.tumblr.com/post/23568659745http://conradjacob.tumblr.com/post/23568659745Tue, 22 May 2012 17:30:00 -0500TRAVELSWITZERLANDPHOTOGRAPHYtagtheory<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3v3c9sxqG1r9o0fco1_500.jpg"/><br/> Nice face to welcome you to the area<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3v3c9sxqG1r9o0fco2_500.jpg"/><br/> New restaurant opening up soon<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3v3c9sxqG1r9o0fco3_500.jpg"/><br/> New mural being painted<br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3v3c9sxqG1r9o0fco4_500.jpg"/><br/> Another day<br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3v3c9sxqG1r9o0fco8_500.jpg"/><br/> Creative Advertisment?<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3v3c9sxqG1r9o0fco6_500.jpg"/><br/> Maybe you could call him?<br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3v3c9sxqG1r9o0fco7_500.jpg"/><br/> Very touching<br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3v3c9sxqG1r9o0fco9_500.jpg"/><br/> Oh well, maybe next year<br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3v3c9sxqG1r9o0fco5_500.jpg"/><br/> Now that's a greenwall!<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3v3c9sxqG1r9o0fco10_500.jpg"/><br/> Best Bldg (I think) in Pilsen<br/><br/> http://conradjacob.tumblr.com/post/22840742375http://conradjacob.tumblr.com/post/22840742375Fri, 11 May 2012 09:13:57 -050018TH STREETCHICAGOPILSENPHOTOGRAPHYARTISTSCOMMUNITYtagtheory<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3v31ydQjk1r9o0fco1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3v31ydQjk1r9o0fco2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><strong><a href="http://jrarch.com/" title="John Ronan" target="_blank">John Ronan</a></strong> giving our class a tour of his <strong><a href="http://www.poetryfoundation.org/" title="Poetry Foundation Building" target="_blank">Poetry Foundation Building</a></strong>. </p>http://conradjacob.tumblr.com/post/22840487029http://conradjacob.tumblr.com/post/22840487029Fri, 04 May 2012 19:05:00 -0500ARCHITECTUREPOETRY FOUNDATIONCHICAGOJOHN RONANtagtheory<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/19302305" width="400" height="224" frameborder="0"></iframe><br/><br/><p><strong>M</strong>onday <strong>M</strong>orning<strong> M</strong>edia / Start each week off by viewing an Inspirational video</p> <p>Silent Transitions</p>http://conradjacob.tumblr.com/post/20776552243http://conradjacob.tumblr.com/post/20776552243Mon, 09 Apr 2012 08:25:26 -0500MEDIAVIDEOINSPIRATIONRANDOMtagtheory<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1xcyzsuUB1r9o0fco1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1xcyzsuUB1r9o0fco2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1xcyzsuUB1r9o0fco4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1xcyzsuUB1r9o0fco5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1xcyzsuUB1r9o0fco6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1xcyzsuUB1r9o0fco7_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1xcyzsuUB1r9o0fco8_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1xcyzsuUB1r9o0fco9_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1xcyzsuUB1r9o0fco10_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1xcyzsuUB1r9o0fco14_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>The <a href="http://www.poetryfoundation.org/" title="Poetry Foundation" target="_blank">Poetry Foundation</a> by <a href="http://www.jrarch.com/" title="John Ronan" target="_blank">John Ronan</a>, located at 61 West Superior Street, is easily one of the finest buildings constructed within Chicago within the last ten years. The result is a simple black box that offers a place to contemplate within. It carries a limited material palate but the choices have been clever. If you examine the building closer you’ll begin to realize that craftsmanship is still present in the profession. The detailing in and around the building are a joy to look. A move that I have never seen before is the slight gap between the existing sidewalk and the area around the entire project site. Overall, the project asks for attention but without begging. It is simply proud of what it is and what it is protecting within. Nicely done. </p>http://conradjacob.tumblr.com/post/20526608883http://conradjacob.tumblr.com/post/20526608883Thu, 05 Apr 2012 09:24:00 -0500PLACESCHICAGOARCHITECTUREPOETRY FOUNDATIONJOHN RONANINSPIRATIONtagtheory<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/14622087?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0&color=ffffff" width="400" height="224" frameborder="0"></iframe><br/><br/><p><strong>M</strong>onday <strong>M</strong>orning<strong> M</strong>edia / Start each week off by viewing an Inspirational video</p> <p><strong>AS IT HAPPENS</strong> : Simply Amazing! That’s all I can really say about this clip. </p> <p><span>raw, inspired, video:::: </span><a href="http://camp4collective.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">camp4collective.com</a><br/><span>from the field art:::: </span><a href="http://rockmonkeyart.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">rockmonkeyart.com</a><br/><span>from the field photos::: </span><a href="http://www.crichardsphoto.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">crichardsphoto.com/</a><br/><span>support:::: </span><a href="http://thenorthface.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">thenorthface.com</a><span>, </span><a href="http://bdel.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bdel.com</a><span>, </span><a href="http://www.sportiva.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">sportiva.com/</a></p>http://conradjacob.tumblr.com/post/20345400429http://conradjacob.tumblr.com/post/20345400429Mon, 02 Apr 2012 07:00:05 -0500MEDIAVIDEOPLACESOUTDOOR ADVENTUREtagtheory<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1tu1l3u6W1r9o0fco2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1tu1l3u6W1r9o0fco3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Electric Charging Stations and iGO car sharing service at IIT! They also have the bike sharing program as well. I’m impressed to see the school doing their part to be environmentally conscious. We need more of these around the city! </p>http://conradjacob.tumblr.com/post/20321392603http://conradjacob.tumblr.com/post/20321392603Sun, 01 Apr 2012 09:44:00 -0500CARSCHARGINGELECTRICIITPLACESSTATIONSCAR SHARINGiGOtagtheory<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1nhu4pPMk1r9o0fco1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Just another typical day walking around IIT. </p>http://conradjacob.tumblr.com/post/20116554695http://conradjacob.tumblr.com/post/20116554695Thu, 29 Mar 2012 09:34:52 -0500RANDOMSCARLETHAWKSIITtagtheory<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/26049581" width="400" height="224" frameborder="0"></iframe><br/><br/><p><strong>M</strong>onday <strong>M</strong>orning<strong> M</strong>edia / Start each week off by viewing an Inspirational video</p> <p>Time-lapse of beautiful Barcelona. I’ve been fortunate enough to visit this wonderful place twice and I am hoping that one day I’ll be able to actually live here for a couple months or maybe even years. The city had such wonderful energy! It’s not hard to see that it was built for people. One can never really become bored here; just so much to see and do. I just can’t wait to return! </p>http://conradjacob.tumblr.com/post/19951215886http://conradjacob.tumblr.com/post/19951215886Mon, 26 Mar 2012 07:45:05 -0500BARCELONAMEDIAPLACESVIDEOtagtheory<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1am0gsXx01r9o0fco1_500.jpg"/><br/> It's a shame to let a barn like this rot<br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1am0gsXx01r9o0fco2_500.jpg"/><br/> Simple, elegant and full of character<br/><br/> http://conradjacob.tumblr.com/post/19778598624http://conradjacob.tumblr.com/post/19778598624Sun, 25 Mar 2012 06:05:00 -0500ARCHITECTUREBARNSNEGLECTEDOLNEYILLINOIStagtheory<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1am9a4xnm1r9o0fco1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://conradjacob.tumblr.com/post/19778528560http://conradjacob.tumblr.com/post/19778528560Sat, 24 Mar 2012 06:00:00 -0500RANDOMPHOTOGRAPHYFARM TRACTORENGINE DETAILtagtheory<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m17t58671H1r9o0fco9_r2_500.jpg"/><br/> Gigantic water scupper<br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m17t58671H1r9o0fco3_500.jpg"/><br/> Ceiling material intersections<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m17t58671H1r9o0fco1_500.jpg"/><br/> Walkway above.<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m17t58671H1r9o0fco5_500.jpg"/><br/> Wood cladding around hallways and stairs<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m17t58671H1r9o0fco12_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> Imprint left behind in the concrete<br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m17t58671H1r9o0fco4_500.jpg"/><br/> Custom door handle<br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m17t58671H1r9o0fco6_500.jpg"/><br/> Custom handrail<br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m17t58671H1r9o0fco2_500.jpg"/><br/> Openings in concrete for outlets<br/><br/> http://conradjacob.tumblr.com/post/19753811712http://conradjacob.tumblr.com/post/19753811712Thu, 22 Mar 2012 18:15:00 -0500ARCHITECTURECRAFTSMANSHIPCUSTOMDETAILStagtheory