In all likelihood, you’ve heard of Snøhetta, the legendary architecture firm responsible for such projects as the Bibliotheca Alexandrina (library) in Alexandria, Egypt, and the Norwegian National Opera and Ballet in Oslo, Norway, and the German-born, American-raised architect Craig Dykers is one of its founding partners, who led both of these projects, as well as the National September 11 Memorial Museum in New York City. Current projects include the expansion of the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and the new Central Public Library in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, along with many others. The New York City-based principal was also chosen to speak at IDS Toronto 2016 amongst a handful of other elite members of the design industry. Let’s take a look at what the prestigious architect selected in this week’s Friday Five. Photo source
1. Rocks

Since I was very young I was always fascinated by rocks. I seemed to always spot interesting ones and have them in my pocket to take home. Interestingly, I also had very many geologists in my family. I continue to have rocks in my life. I have piles of them in my home that I have found in faraway places. I have carried rocks around with me wherever I have lived. Some of the stones are actually Neolithic artifacts, rocks turned into tools. They fascinate me when I hold them, to feel technology directly. I love the earth and its complex nature; the rocks talk to me.
Sketch by Craig
2. Blue Pens

I have a particular like...