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Show REVIEW, AGE OF THE SIGN June 2, 1966 Urban Sprawl Hits Salt Lake The architect, as much or more than any other person, is responsible for sensing human nature, said Ralph A.. Edvards in a Review interview Friday. trouble with people is that they insist on living in ant hills, while they continue to talk independently. These people need to go to an expert (the architect) to see that die ant hill is well Mr. Edwards believes the :j . . 'lillMlf j; r O S iJJjHm II i i'i 1 C ( III (ID CREATE YOUR OWN "SOUND OF MUSIC ENJOY THE PEACEFUL SOUND OF RUNNING that although the Bolivian art displayed at the Salt Lake Art Center was non --objective, it still indicated regionalism. Mr. Edwards explained that the two dominating factors in Salt Lake are large spaces and harsh light. Due to these factors color becomes meaningless and contrastsare minimized. We should emphasise shadows capture the spaciousness .and make the light work for us. He thinks architects can influence mental health. Youve got to analyze the Ifthe pressures, he said. physical surroundings have integrity, the people will be directed in integrity. On the other hand, he believes that a slum tends to create a chaotic atmosphere. Mr. Edwards reported that the campus at Foothill College in Los Altos, California tnsti- - GARDEN. ' WE INVITE YOU m TO VISIT OUR NURSERY AND LOOK OVER SELECTION OUR OF FOUNTAINS WASATCH SHADOWS 4529 WANDER LANE (26th East at 4510 South) Holladay if ' r'-.v - CR and maintained. The ugliest part of Salt Lake City is South State Street with all its hamburger stands and gas stations, states Mr. Edwards. "The sign companies have taken over,, he declared. Mr. Edwards calls it the common urban sprawl throughout the United States. He explained that there is plenty of cheap land in Salt Lake, and when land values diminish, people can move out and still find cheap land. Los Angles and San Francisco illustrates this theory. San Francisco is bound on all sides and people cherish the land that they have. When an area is run down in Los Angles, the people can move out and easily find more land. "The same thing which happened in Los Angles can happen to our community if the situation remains unchecked, Mr. Edwards declared. We need big overall planning. The architect must seise the problem and the commun- 44 ' I $ 5743 5 i TOTAL ART signifies aesthetics in structural design, landscape and furniture. An art advisory committee helped select the art work, functioning as an integral part of the library. The outside sculpture softens and emphasizes the vertical lines of the building. ity, he said. Mr. Edwards notes that good design should reflect regionalism. He further pointed out WATER IN YOUR , built ;v-- 7 SO. gates mature conduct. An architect must become sensitive to new ideas and indications of future thinking, Mr. Edwards said. He has designed several new schools using cluster planning and team teaching. The whole structure permits an unconventional scheduling of classwork. Mr. Edwards explained that floor space is flexible and six teachers can teach in one cluster at the same time. The cluster can change to seat 30 or 180 students and accommodate individual study and individual education. Educators have found that excessive glass in buildings does not accomplish the best teaching, he said. He reported that mechanical lighting is much better and more reliable than outdoor lighting. So windows are put 920 EAST Buy FHA - 3 bdrms. .... i baths, carpets, drapes, landscaped. Built in kitchen. Move right in. r ii 4599 CLEARVliW - 12 2400 East Owner transferred. Excellent Holla-da- 4 A y 1 r ; rT't J1 ImS1 frirtUhw rfnwn with fireplace. Full basement. Double Garage. i GUMP AND nnnnnnn Open e 4 mafrTfloor bedrms. Formal dining rm. Large kitchen - Family rm. .jL AYERS 1240 REAL ESTATE e. 21st so. Realtor week proved very provitable for McGuire Realty Co. with most of the honors going to Florence S. Birtcher. Mrs. Birtcher has proven her ability in the past as saleslady of the year in 1965. During Realtor Week this year she sold $104,400 consisting of 4 different homes. - Giving her good hearty support was Warren W. McGuire who sold a home during the same week 467-944- 4 $55,000. Torkelsen Realtors have appointed Mr. Clare Ahleen as Field Executive and added Louise Boyatt and Nilene Es- kelsen as new staff members. ? MARILYN DR.226O $4959 to offer. This new home has -- REALTY NOTES for m location. 3 bedrm. Finished family rm. Lge. liv. rm. Beautiful yard. in buildings only as a visual release. The younger the children and the smaller the room , .... the more windows which are needed. Mr. Edwards was recently honored for his design of the Salt Lake Public Library. The trend toward total art was incorporated in the library. An art committee was formed to choose art to be used as part of the whole architectural plan. ' For its effective result, the design was honored by the Utah Chapter of the American Institute of Architecture, the National Book Committee and the Utah Concrete Association. B6 |