I’m wondering when that day will come to when I can be that old wise guy that says things that sound like sage advice. Not in a preachy kind of way, just worldly. Schooled, wiser from experience, etc.
Was flipping through the latest issue of Dwell, half into it when I passed by a small article on architect and designer Piero Lissoni. Dwell had a simple, phoned in Q&A for him and he made it sing. All of his responses related more to life than what he did for a living which are most designers typical response. Just seems like a guy you would want to hang and have a beer with…the best kind.
I’ve posted the article here in case the link goes bad…
Ideal working environment:
Everywhere. I may prefer to work at a classical table in a classical office with a lot of noise, or a beautiful park, or in a forest, or on the top of a mountain. It’s totally personal; there are no limits.
Lucky break:
Love is the real lucky break. It can happen in a flash.
“Eureka!” moment:
To enjoy a fantastic cappuccino in the morning with a very good croissant. This can help the creative process a lot.
Hero:
Donald Duck. He is, at the same time, human, stupid, and a genius.
Best seat in the house:
In the kitchen.
A book:
I have a biblioteca. Two of my favorite books are The Odyssey, by Homer, and Six Memos for the Next Millennium, by Italo Calvino.
A film:
There are too many.
Worst-ever idea:
It’s not possible to talk about it.
Highest compliment:
To be human. Humanity is so complex. You have to be nice, angry, and arrogant. A fighter and a lover.
Soundtrack:
I like baroque music from the 17th century, especially Bach, and the piano player Glenn Gould.
Antihero:
Stupidity is the antihero. I’m against ignorant people and unfortunately this world is full of them.
Best advice:
Every moment of every day is a long intellectual process. Professionally, everything is possible. You have to be lucky, but you also have to be good.
When not designing:
I design a lot.
Dream commission:
To be able to continue in this way for many years.
I wish I had:
More time to spend sailing, skiing, climbing, walking somewhere—–anywhere.
Looking forward to:
Girls. Beauty is a special alphabet. More than just long legs, artifice, and plastic; it’s looking true, a nice light in the eyes, some natural movement.
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Calvin,
Hey there! I was scanning over some blogs and, while checking out YOURS, noticed the name Calvin Florian, and wondered if you were the same Calvin that played with the band Marcy back in the late 90s. I’ve always LOVED the band and have often wondered what happened to the various members. If this is NOT the same Calvin, my apologies. If it IS, I would love talk more about those days if you have any interest at all. I’m not affiiated with anyone in the music business….just a longtime music geek and big fan of Marcy. THanks in advance! :)