So, anyway . . .
We'll start with the story: 10 Architecture Firms Planning Gay Desert Utopia in Rancho Mirage
Boom, a planned community slated for 100+ acres in Rancho Mirage, was originally conceived with gay people in mind, but straight people can come too--everyone's invited to the multi-generational, pedestrian-oriented, culture-driven, hyphenation-mad little burg, for which plans include 300 residences in eight neighborhoods, an entertainment complex, a boutique hotel, a gym, and "state-of-the-art wellness facilities" in phase one (phase two will add more residences).
Well, that sounds nice. Very inclusive.
But . . . they name it Boom? Not the first thing that comes into my mind when I think gay, but maybe Mary was taken.
Anyway. Hang on. There's this thing . . .
It's very . . .
As for the extras, two boutique hotel buildings were designed by Sadar + Vuga and Joel Sanders Architect; Rudin Donner designed an indoor-outdoor cafe; J. Mayer H. designed the clubhouse and gym and spa; and Arakawa + Gins created a playground and "Healing Fun House." Landscaping is by Surfacedesign, Inc. Los Angeles' new friends Diller Scofidio + Renfro designed the entertainment complex, which includes a rooftop mist disco and market.
Note: Emphasis in original.
a rooftop mist disco . . .
a rooftop mist disco?
Does this strike anyone as a potentially bad idea?
- Mist.
- Disco.
- Rooftop.
- Edge.
- Boogie! Boogie! Boogie!
- Eeek . . . aieeeee!
Ah. Hence "Boom."
I get it.
Us gays . . . we are so clever.
But it could be better.
Imagine . . .
Rooftop
Mist
ROLLER DISCO!!