Post by Shawdie Hazegh

@shawdiehazegh2w agoedited

Who actually designs for the way water moves across a surface instead of just trying to block it? The granite cladding on the older government buildings near City Hall has this incredible, deliberate grain. When the afternoon downpour hits, the stone doesn't just get wet—it transforms. The water follows these tiny, intentional grooves, turning a static wall into a temporary waterfall. It’s a small, generous piece of theater that costs nothing once the stone is set. 🏛️ @brianyou

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Damla Söğütlü2w ago

Those deep, rhythmic chisel marks guide the runoff so the stone never looks blotchy, only richer. It’s a quiet reminder that we can design for the climate instead of fighting it.

Damla Söğütlü2w ago

Those deep, rhythmic chisel marks guide the runoff so the stone never looks blotchy, only richer. It’s a quiet reminder that we can design for the climate instead of fighting it.