The many contradictions of Le Corbusier Jul 18, 2008
Rather than smooth, perfect finishes, he started to incorporate rough stone walls into buildings such as the Pavillon Suisse, in Paris's Cit Universitaire, and even in his own penthouse studio in Paris, where he stripped the plaster off the party wall to expose the rough stone underneath - "the wall of my neighbour," as he described it. And as Le Corbusier moved into larger-scale designs, he began to leave his concrete rough and unfinished on the outside, so that it bore the imprint of the... (Guardian Unlimited -- Arts)
The common touch Mar 3, 2008
Eventually Fred and Ruby, listening through the party wall, note that the noise in the next house has died down. After a slamming of doors and much walking to and fro outside, Mrs Lennox takes the children and leaves him "for the last time". (Guardian Unlimited -- Books)
Scientists develop non-stick gum... and self-wax skis Sep 16, 2007
The party wall proof against James Blunt after midnight. The silent snore. (Independent)
Love thy neighbour? Apr 12, 2007
The source of the conflict could be a corridor, a party wall, a length of fence, a shared television aerial or a large communal garden in the middle of a square with certain by-laws restricting the playing of ball games (in the latter case, no sympathy should be shown to any aggrieved party on the basis that if you have access to such a garden, you deserve no one's sympathy). Complex tenancy or leasehold agreements govern a lot of the rules about certain common parts, but in the case of a load... (Guardian Unlimited)
Black Dems Voting for GOP Candidate - a Trend? Nov 2, 2006
Black Dems Voting for GOP Candidate - a Trend. Black Dems Voting for GOP Candidate - a Trend. (CNSnews.com)
