Rebecca Carrasco's Andy's Diary - Day Four

We're now at the interesting bit. The bit where I can't say much. But what was a tsunami of entries is now a small pool of metal contenders; the kind that dries up a little every time it is exposed to the jury. With the exception of one or two pieces that I would or wouldn't have liked to see make the cut, I don't think there will be too many surprises. There has already been debate about whether there are too many or too few contenders, however by the end of play tomorrow I'd put my money on that pool becoming more of a pond, with a water feature.

Today we finished early to go on a tour of the 9th Ward with the Make It Right Foundation, a charity started by Brad Pitt to reinstate quality, sustainable housing to the areas hardest-hit by Katrina. 13 acclaimed architects were invited to take part in the project, developing their own interpretation of a traditional New Orleans Shotgun house. A total of 150 of these houses will be built, but the effect of the project on the community's spirit is obvious. And when you've spent a week looking at ideas from around the world, you feel like giving an award to the house designed to float on a rising water level.

Anyhow, with half the jury gettin' down with Jay-Z in the hood until the eggs, salmon, bacon and shrimp-grits hit the frying pan; tomorrow is going to be an interesting day.