Every corner has a shape

A thoughtful collection of original notes on street corners and the transitions between public spaces. Begin with a small observation, then make room for a closer look.

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Small things, well noticed.

All six notes

01Observe

A street-corner plan

Draw two meeting street edges from a public viewpoint.

02Observe

A corner material

Record a visible material change at the meeting point.

03Practice

A row around the bend

Follow a repeated shape as it turns the corner.

04Practice

A threshold pause

Sketch the edge between pavement and a public entrance.

05Reflect

A corner sequence

Compare several familiar corners with the same simple diagram.

06Reflect

A return to the corner

Notice what changes under different light.

A note from the notebook

Start where you are.

Keep a pencil and a small notebook nearby. This collection begins with street corners and a simple idea: attention is something you can practice.

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