Hello my lovelies! The National evening was a lovely display of Swiss patriotism and European unity; and as always, this unity was taken to the very extreme by some of our lovely couples, finding ever more imaginative locations to play their love games; the backstage of the Grande salle was notably popular, but please remember to take your fairy lights off the next time you do the nasty in the dark. Outside, a special demonstration of oral skills took place for a small audience of smokers and a random guy on the phone, separated by nothing but a small bush, both physical and metaphorical - showing that sometimes, you just don’t care. Broken hearts abounded as well; we are told one of the organizers broke at least one heart, while a helper at the bar actually managed to make one of the tutors cry. And in the aftermath of National day, at least one hole was ruined; we hear the Diggy Hole got their hole filled by the workers from the nearby construction site. So if even after the events of National day you still need your hole filled, just travel to their worksite uphill, and stay as lovely and nasty as ever! XOXO OW GOSSIP C
parapluie? regenschirm? ombrello? paraplievgia? 03.08.2019
A misjudgement of strength or quantity of one ingredient can ruin the result completely. On the other hand, using just one ingredient will lead to a very boring meal; adding a touch of s o m e t h i n g unconventional might lead to a delicious yet unpredictable result! (Consumption of Lysekil, 1997. Thank you EASA Archive!)
You asked, we delivered. Take the quiz, count your answers and find the results right and below!
1. How are you spending your time on EASA? A) Putting out my work for everyone to see. B) Learning new things. C) Observing the community. D) Figuring how to improve our living conditions. 2. How much attention do you pay to details? A) Every single thing I do needs to be brought to absolute perfection. B) The general design is what’s important - the rest can just be pasted from the internet. C) It’s not about the details, it is about the people. D) Not so much, unless they contribute to the general design.
HOROARSCOPE IS BACK and it’s Leo season! by Fedor Viliamko
If you are in a theoretical workshop, your brain is going to be on top of the game! Show it off! Were you honest with your NC or Tutor today? Be careful with the tools! You have been shining enough last days… Rather go visit nature.
3. How would you describe your fashion style? A) Imagine if Steve Jobs accidentally became an architect B) I am impossible to put into a box! (*all black outfit*) C) Cosy jacket, scarf - and make it monochrome D) S H A P E S 4. Do you write? A) I do literally everything else but writing. B) Do theoretical designs count? C) Yes, I love expressing myself through writing! (and plan on contributing to Umbrella) D) No, but people love writing about me. 5. Do you feel alive? A) Despite everything, very much. B) Not so much. C) Is being alive in the street same as being alive in a cathedral? D) Yes!
Send a postcard to your grandmother! Tell her you love her.
For this issue we collaborated with Penfriend to share their beautiful postcard collection with the EASA family. If you have not received one, don’t worry, in the coming days you’ll be able to buy your own postcard illustrated by Grégoire (the ginger baguette) as well as some custom made post stamps at the Info point. Meanwhile, turn the leaflet to read the handwritten letter with some useful tips!
If your answers are mostly A, you are: Frank Gehry
Your unique and quirky character always attracts the right people (specifically, the ones with pockets full of cash!) you visit so you always gladly go back to your high school class reunions to tell your mates that no, you cannot design a house for them, because they definitely cannot afford it.
If your answers are mostly B, you are: Zaha Hadid
People would sometimes even call you a ‘planet in your own orbit’ - your extravagant but graceful sense of self sets you out from the crowd, but you always try to keep fresh by finding new ways to reinvent yourself. Your love for travel drives you to seek out new opportunities in all parts of the world and leave your mark there.
If your answers are mostly C, you are: Bernard Tschumi
SECONDSKIN
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You know how some people look like they have been born to be a quirky college professor who drinks too much coffee? Well, congratulations, you are one of them! You love learning new things from your surroundings which helps you further express yourself. Most of all, you love talking about how much you love expressing yourself!
Please bring them to the Secondskin workshop on the upper floor of College. Thank you!
If your answers are mostly D, you are: Kazuyo Sejima The water element is risky for you today. Be prepared!
Thanks to Adriana from Secondskin for the cover illustration.
As an idealist, you always have a vision for how everything should be - of course, technically you cannot control some realistic aspects of life that may come your way but you would still really really really prefer if it turned out all to be your way. No pressure, though.