exploration:
a medical interlude
description:
Tranquil and surrounded by nature, a place to heal and contemplate...
An exploration of an architectural idea - consisting of an iIllustration, an eclectic mix, and words.

The blended selection includes avant garde piano lead jazz, droning ambient,
and new(er) tunes from timeless downtempo outfits - beautiful music.

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- words -- justin ford
- illustration -- justin ford
- mix -- navi

exploration:
the torture of craft
description:
The torture of craft refers to the cyclical nature of moving between grasping for perfection and then a revertion back to its primitive form, only to ensue in the desire for perfection once more. The investigation takes the form of some brief words on the subject relating to architecture and breakbeats, accompanying illustrations, and a mix of an album that is tied directly to the idea. More info on the mix below:

Mutual Apathy is the first album by dj/producer, and Hotflush Recordings boss Paul Rose, otherwise known as Scuba. Released in 2008 Mutual Apathy exemplifies the "crackle" stream of dubstep that creates a palpable athmosphere, implies an inherent narrative, and gives the listener a space to occupy. Presented here is the 12 track album in a seemless mix, a rather simple feat as each 12" contains multiple tracks that are already blended, intentionally distancing itself from the mainstream single format. It is without a doubt a concept album.

As a point of comparision, blended into the end of the mix is a track entitled "The Evil That Never Arrived" by ambient drone duo The Stars of the Lid. The duos name referring to "your own personal cinema, located between your eye and eyelid."

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event:
jungle soldiers - 20 de marzo 2010
description:
Jungle Soldiers is the underground party with the most trajectory in the Santiago Drum and Bass scene. It was born in Santiago de Chile in April of 2005, with the vision of creating a space to enjoy the sounds of Jungle/Drum and Bass provided by both national and international DJ's, producers, and MC's within Chile's capital. Since it's inception Jungle Soldiers has celebrated 3 birthdays with more than 100 parties.

Jungle Soldiers has returned for the 2010 cycle of events, and has teamed up with [spatial breakbeat research]!!! The first event of the year features the sounds of DJ Roach, the undisputed godfather of the scene in Chile. Roach single handedly brought the burgeoning sound from London UK to Santiago Chile in 1991, and has been educating dancefloors ever since with his spectrum spanning sets.

Also featured is the vocal stylings of MC Pab, who has hosted with the likes of Grooverider, Fabio, Bad Company, Bryan G, and Marcus Intalex.

Rounding out the bill is Jungle Soldiers founder Black Soul, and of course new resident dj_navi!
Click below for more info...

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exploration:
an ambient invasion
description:
A dramatic collection of photography by Toronto designer Aaron Finbow; layered with a narrative that explores the silent moments of the metropolis.
The soundtrack is atmospheric; tracks by dubstep artists such as Burial and Pinch are
woven in parallel to complete the story.

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exploration:
tthieu - 3 ½ toed space sloth
description:
Tthieu - 3 ½ Toed Space Sloth is a humorous character sketch employing music, narrative, and illustration.
The widescreen soundscapes and subtle beats of Jeffrey Strauss combine with an illustrated story
depicting an oft-misunderstood creature. 

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mix:
spatial breakbeat research exclusive 001
description:
The first in a special series of mixes that moves between various styles and genres.
Downtempo, dubstep, heavy metal, drum and bass are all represented in a continous cinematek
styled soundscape. Iintricate drums and rude bwoy bass ride atop of a dense layer of athmospherics.

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issue 2: "two shades darker"
description:
Addessed in this issue is the use and often misuse of technology, and the possibilities of approaching it "spiritually" with consciousness and ethical responsibility. If we alter the vision of our urban spaces we can regenerate and rejuvenate them using technology to assist in sustainable solutions, economically, environmentally and socially.

The approach is to take one place of study at a time, to focus, and examine it, revealing "scars" in our urban conglomerations, and finding a way to heal them individually and credibly. It allows for fantasticaly dreams of rich possibilities that are firmly grounded in existing sites, rather than to attempt an "utopic" ideal

site:
glen road between dale and howard, toronto, canada
proposal:
1. various interconnected devices/buildings that educate on sustainable energies
2. an international market concourse

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:: download >> "the crossing" wallpaper (1280x960)
:: download >> "sanju-sangen-do" wallpaper (1280x960)

:: view >> "two shade darker" exhibition flyer
:: view >> "two shade darker" image gallery - exhibition 070615

issue 1: "a slight refrain [terminal 301a]"
description:
A slight refrain is the first in a series of immersive environments that attempt to create an enhanced sense of place through narrative, graphics, animation, sound, and music.
The architectural intention is imagined in a collage of existing urban contexts.
"a slight refrain" is co-written by mary kim, background sounds produced by jonah k.

site:
bloor street between yonge and bay, toronto, canada
proposal:
1. mixed use buildings w/ integrated natural elements and conveying systems

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:: view >> "a slight refrain" exhibition flyer
:: view >> "a slight refrain" image gallery - exhibition 050827

architectural portfolio 97-02:
efolio v2
description:
An electronic portfolio that focuses on work produced at the carleton university school of architecture
resulting in a bachelor of architecture degree. Many projects, particularily the thesis project on
"terminal futures" provide much of the impetus for [spatial breakbeat research].

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mix:
live at gnome 050415
description:
A 1 1/2 hour opening set at the madbar in toronto w/ dj trace on the bill.
dj_navi provides stealthy through heavyweight drum work to warm up the crowd.

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poetry:
loneliness
description:
an experiment with flash animation and poetry.
written by mary kim, animated by justin ford.

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mix:
spatial disturbances
description:
a cinematic drum and bass soundscape that begins with lazy summer vibes and
evolves through to darker sounds culminating in a filthy conclusion.

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mix:
lv_427
description:
a drum and bass mix that races through immaculately produced tunes,
touching on crisp tracks from all stylisitic camps.

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