Because, Architects still have a way with words, and it’s an angsty way with words. (you can jump back to Part 1 <HERE> and Part 2 <HERE> if you missed them) . . . . . . . . The photos us...
Because, Architects still have a way with words, and it’s an angsty way with words. (you can jump back to Part 1 <HERE> if you missed it) . . . . . . . The photos used in these graphics were fo...
Architects do have a way with words, and it’s an angsty way with words. . . . . . . . The photos used in these graphics were found on Flickr and have been used under the creative commons licens...
One second thought, go ahead and ask these to a few architects you’re thinking of hiring. Then just go with the one that doesn’t start crying. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If I try to remember some of the comments from my past clients, very few come to mind. I remember the projects. I remember the specifics of the designs. I remember what I was trying to accomplish wit...
. Clearly, Louis I. Kahn was the William Shatner of Architecture. . . . . . . . photo in the graphic is from dreamsjung’s photostream on flickr and has been used under the creative commons lice...
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. First of all, I apologize for not writing more lately… and, secondly, I apologize for writing as much as I have lately. It’s a balance really. Anyway, I just wanted to share some news. ...
I think I like my new office. At the beginning of this year I had a minor meltdown. By the end of 2011, work was slow, which is nothing new really, but, it was slow enough to make me reconsider what ...
One day, my boss decided to bring in some of his design work to show to everyone in the office. He called us into the main conference room for a meeting. There, he had several drawings pinned up on t...
. For the last day of Architecture week 2012, I’ll take a look at one of my favorite projects by Alvaro Siza: The Boa Nova Tea House. The building is built into the rocks by the shore in the to...
. For day six of architecture week 2012 I take a look at the work of architect Gottfried Böhm. A German architect born in 1920 most often described as an expressionist. I love the other-worldly quali...
. For day five of architecture week, I take a look at the work of Arne Jacobsen. Arne Jacobsen (1902-1971) was a Danish modernist architect. Probably better known for his furniture design today, but ...
. For day four of architecture week, I take a look at the stairs of Louis Kahn. Specifically, the stair within the Yale University Art Gallery and the Center for British Arts in New Haven, CT. These ...
. For day three of architecture week 2012, I’ll explore Giambattista Nolli map of Rome, created in 1748. I know nothing of cartography, of mapping, or of Giambattista Nolli for that matter. I k...
. For the second day of Architecture Week 2012, I’ve chosen to hightlight Aldo Rossi’s San Cataldo Cemetery in Modena, Italy. Aldo Rossi and Gianni Braghieri won a design competition for ...
. That’s right, It Architecture Week again! The Amereican Institute of Architects has officially deemed April 8-14 a week to celebrate, and I won’t argue. Although, this is a totally made...
Last week’s giveaway was a success! And, this morning I fired up the random number generator to pick a winner from the comment section, and the winner is the uber fabulous Genie Bae! (aka @EBA...
I’m going to give someone $100. This year I will be “speaking” at the AIA 2012 National Convention. Because I am awesome, and they have drastically lowered their standards at the AI...
I know It’s only been 2 weeks since my Architectural world tour, but, I was still emptying my suitcases this morning. Sorry, I got caught up in the pressure at the office and just had not gotte...
Great architecture has meaning. The buildings speak to us. But, what are they saying? . . . . . . Photos are all from Flickr and have been used under the creative commons license Frank Llyod Wright&#...
I just returned from a whirlwind tour of some architecturally significant places. This time, I remembered to send some postcards. I thought I’d scan a few and share them. Please enjoy. . . . . ...
Simple flashcards, to aide the young student in his study of Architectural styles. . . . . . . . . . . . So, I’ve only finished ten so far. But, I really should do more. You know, for the child...
Pssst… Architects. Yesterday was Valentines Day. You forgot didn’t you? You’re screwed. . . photo of John Hejduk’s sad building is from Marco Bellucci’s photostream on F...
. Architects are nothing if not romantic. And, over the last few days, Architects across the world have stepped up and tweeted their affection. You can peer into their angsty souls by searching for t...
. If I asked you to describe what architecture is. What would you say? Would you launch into a diatribe about space and function and economy? Would you mention light? Texture, materials? Construction...
. No seriously.. why am I doing this? So, I’ve been giving it a lot of thought lately. It might be because I’m stressing out about what I’m going to say in my presentation at the AI...
. Excuse me (my dear architect), but you’re being an ass. Yes, kind of sort of maybe a little bit Am I bothering you with my petty contract? Is this job just not your “ideal” project? Doesn’t it fit ...
. First of all, they probably don’t know what they’re talking about anyway. And, I think they asked for some kind of pastel. So, just nod often, eventually, they’ll go away. If not....
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