Anna Gibb
@agibbdraws.bsky.social
Architect.. “full of whimsy and wit”
Normally found with a pen in (left) hand, either in London or the mudflats of wildest Essex.
Normally found with a pen in (left) hand, either in London or the mudflats of wildest Essex.
Pinned
Anna Gibb
@agibbdraws.bsky.social
· Nov 16
Recovering twitterer, better at drawing than talking. Expect scribbles of absolute nonsense, with an architectural flavour..
I realise there are more important things to worry about, but bloody hell.. that font.
The black caps, most prominently worn by Elon Musk on the campaign trail, are now outselling the president’s classic red version
Dark Maga rises: how gothic Trump merchandise brings in millions
www.thetimes.com
February 25, 2025 at 7:41 AM
I realise there are more important things to worry about, but bloody hell.. that font.
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It is Dec 22 and I have been remiss in not yet posting any bizarre Victorian Christmas cards, so…
Here’s a reminder to make sure you remember to give the gift of a severed head with embedded cleaver this Yuletide.
Here’s a reminder to make sure you remember to give the gift of a severed head with embedded cleaver this Yuletide.
December 22, 2024 at 12:23 PM
It is Dec 22 and I have been remiss in not yet posting any bizarre Victorian Christmas cards, so…
Here’s a reminder to make sure you remember to give the gift of a severed head with embedded cleaver this Yuletide.
Here’s a reminder to make sure you remember to give the gift of a severed head with embedded cleaver this Yuletide.
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Presenting the tube map for services on Christmas Day 2024
December 20, 2024 at 11:13 AM
Presenting the tube map for services on Christmas Day 2024
See also: drawing process
My writing process is usually:
a) I got this
b) well, fuck
c) wait that part was real good
d) wait no that part sucks
e) I am a god of this place
f) the fuck is this shit, who do I think I am, why am I here
g) oh man I just figured it all out
h) mistakes were made
I) existential dread
a) I got this
b) well, fuck
c) wait that part was real good
d) wait no that part sucks
e) I am a god of this place
f) the fuck is this shit, who do I think I am, why am I here
g) oh man I just figured it all out
h) mistakes were made
I) existential dread
December 5, 2024 at 6:47 AM
See also: drawing process
Crisp morning in London. Desperately hoping there are plans in the refurb for a shag pile carpet in ‘that’ purple for the revolving bar!
November 28, 2024 at 8:47 AM
Crisp morning in London. Desperately hoping there are plans in the refurb for a shag pile carpet in ‘that’ purple for the revolving bar!
Ok this is niche but hear me out.. does anyone know of any 12/13th century pilgrim diaries, specifically of the via Francigena, and more specifically of the areas around Florence?
Or, alternatively, diaries of English wool merchants who might have visited Florence in the same time period?
Or, alternatively, diaries of English wool merchants who might have visited Florence in the same time period?
November 28, 2024 at 6:53 AM
Ok this is niche but hear me out.. does anyone know of any 12/13th century pilgrim diaries, specifically of the via Francigena, and more specifically of the areas around Florence?
Or, alternatively, diaries of English wool merchants who might have visited Florence in the same time period?
Or, alternatively, diaries of English wool merchants who might have visited Florence in the same time period?
November 27, 2024 at 10:54 PM
Modulus Matrix by Paris + Toral is the winner of the RIBA International Prize.. very clever project, recommend watching the fab video!
www.architecture.com/awards-and-c...
www.architecture.com/awards-and-c...
RIBA International Prize
The RIBA International Prize is awarded to the most transformative building which demonstrates visionary, innovative thinking, excellence of execution, and makes a distinct contribution to its users a...
www.architecture.com
November 27, 2024 at 1:34 PM
Modulus Matrix by Paris + Toral is the winner of the RIBA International Prize.. very clever project, recommend watching the fab video!
www.architecture.com/awards-and-c...
www.architecture.com/awards-and-c...
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To mark the 90th birthday of 66 Portland Place, the RIBA have shared a series of fantastic archive stories on Google Arts and Culture.
Here, artist Edward Bainbridge Copnall sculpts the figure of Architectural Aspiration above the main entrance in 1934. Taps-Aff!
Here, artist Edward Bainbridge Copnall sculpts the figure of Architectural Aspiration above the main entrance in 1934. Taps-Aff!
November 25, 2024 at 9:43 AM
To mark the 90th birthday of 66 Portland Place, the RIBA have shared a series of fantastic archive stories on Google Arts and Culture.
Here, artist Edward Bainbridge Copnall sculpts the figure of Architectural Aspiration above the main entrance in 1934. Taps-Aff!
Here, artist Edward Bainbridge Copnall sculpts the figure of Architectural Aspiration above the main entrance in 1934. Taps-Aff!
Yes.
Everyone on this site is exactly 41 years old. If you’re not 41, yes you are.
November 24, 2024 at 10:37 PM
Yes.
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In a 1.5°C future, there's still a lot of fossil fuels, but they're just in the ground.
Please allow me to re-share my rough sketch of some advanced carbon capture technology
November 22, 2024 at 5:48 PM
In a 1.5°C future, there's still a lot of fossil fuels, but they're just in the ground.
Post you from a different era
*20ish years ago when Part 1s had to make models and fold drawings..
*20ish years ago when Part 1s had to make models and fold drawings..
November 22, 2024 at 4:32 PM
Post you from a different era
*20ish years ago when Part 1s had to make models and fold drawings..
*20ish years ago when Part 1s had to make models and fold drawings..
Hieronymus Bosch tote? YES PLEASE
btw if you're looking for a christmas gift, i've just restocked the wmg shop! plenty of time still to order!!
weirdmedievalguys.bigcartel.com
weirdmedievalguys.bigcartel.com
November 22, 2024 at 10:28 AM
Hieronymus Bosch tote? YES PLEASE
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It's only right that my first post here is sharing Scotland's map of named ice gritters. You can follow where they all are in real-time.
Some favourites this year:
Sir David Attenbrrrrrr
Stone Cold Steve Frostin
Lord Coldemort
You're a blizzard, Harry
www.traffic.gov.scot/gritter-trac...
Some favourites this year:
Sir David Attenbrrrrrr
Stone Cold Steve Frostin
Lord Coldemort
You're a blizzard, Harry
www.traffic.gov.scot/gritter-trac...
November 20, 2024 at 11:42 AM
It's only right that my first post here is sharing Scotland's map of named ice gritters. You can follow where they all are in real-time.
Some favourites this year:
Sir David Attenbrrrrrr
Stone Cold Steve Frostin
Lord Coldemort
You're a blizzard, Harry
www.traffic.gov.scot/gritter-trac...
Some favourites this year:
Sir David Attenbrrrrrr
Stone Cold Steve Frostin
Lord Coldemort
You're a blizzard, Harry
www.traffic.gov.scot/gritter-trac...
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Construction is the world’s biggest carbon emitter
New buildings are not subject to VAT. Time to level the playing field by also removing VAT on retrofit and refurbishment of buildings
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
New buildings are not subject to VAT. Time to level the playing field by also removing VAT on retrofit and refurbishment of buildings
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Construction is the world’s biggest polluter, yet Labour still refuses to tackle it | Simon Jenkins
Refurbishing an old building is subject to full VAT. The government’s priorities are all wrong, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins
www.theguardian.com
November 20, 2024 at 12:03 PM
Construction is the world’s biggest carbon emitter
New buildings are not subject to VAT. Time to level the playing field by also removing VAT on retrofit and refurbishment of buildings
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
New buildings are not subject to VAT. Time to level the playing field by also removing VAT on retrofit and refurbishment of buildings
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
“ARCHI-TECH-T”- who needs an architect when a robot can do all the work, the answer to your AI design dreams! 💭
*but really, no matter how much AI we need to use.. I reckon you’ll always need an architect to drive it..
*but really, no matter how much AI we need to use.. I reckon you’ll always need an architect to drive it..
November 20, 2024 at 11:21 AM
“ARCHI-TECH-T”- who needs an architect when a robot can do all the work, the answer to your AI design dreams! 💭
*but really, no matter how much AI we need to use.. I reckon you’ll always need an architect to drive it..
*but really, no matter how much AI we need to use.. I reckon you’ll always need an architect to drive it..
This is what I want my robot to do though, get buttering my toast while I design a building/make some art 🤖
NEW: Buttering toast, picking up a can, tying shoelaces - tasks that are easy for humans, but fiendishly difficult for robots. But now AI is allowing them to learn this.
Are the robots finally coming?
ig.ft.com/ai-robots
Are the robots finally coming?
ig.ft.com/ai-robots
Are the robots finally coming?
Advances in physical AI mean machines are learning skills previously thought impossible
ig.ft.com
November 20, 2024 at 9:58 AM
This is what I want my robot to do though, get buttering my toast while I design a building/make some art 🤖
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Keir Starmer’s biggest weakness at the moment seems to be that both of his names are incredibly easy to rhyme.
November 19, 2024 at 8:09 PM
Keir Starmer’s biggest weakness at the moment seems to be that both of his names are incredibly easy to rhyme.
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I just learned that in Spanish a heat pump is known as a 'UNA BOMBA DE CALOR' and it sounds cool and edgy and we should all adopt the term.
November 14, 2024 at 2:47 PM
I just learned that in Spanish a heat pump is known as a 'UNA BOMBA DE CALOR' and it sounds cool and edgy and we should all adopt the term.
Gaudi vs Midjourney
November 19, 2024 at 7:37 PM
Gaudi vs Midjourney
Going to start posting some funny details from the past few years to cheer us all up.. behold, the ‘numba cruncha’..
November 19, 2024 at 7:21 PM
Going to start posting some funny details from the past few years to cheer us all up.. behold, the ‘numba cruncha’..
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last christmas, i gave you this massive fucking kidney bean i found on the ground outside. it was so big i had never seen a bean that size before. you loved it. we’re married now.
November 16, 2024 at 1:31 AM
last christmas, i gave you this massive fucking kidney bean i found on the ground outside. it was so big i had never seen a bean that size before. you loved it. we’re married now.
“quiet posters” is my favourite feature so far, I find myself really reading things. Refreshing change!
November 18, 2024 at 8:30 PM
“quiet posters” is my favourite feature so far, I find myself really reading things. Refreshing change!