a day in the life

Architects vs. Hippies

Architects vs. Hippies

In what could clearly be billed as a Battle Royal, I present Architects vs. Hippies in a death cage match pitting two classic stereotypes. Who will win? Will there even be a winner?

When you are an architect…

When you are an architect…

There is no question in my mind that I made the right decision when I was 5 years old to become an architect. Despite having been at this for a while, some things you just have to discover for yourself.

Reign in Spain – Zaragosa

Reign in Spain – Zaragosa

Just as any self-respecting architect before embarking on a trip, I am doing some research. I am leaving for my trip to Spain in 18 days and in an effort to maximize my experience, I am studying up on where I am going.

What makes you a designer?

What makes you a designer?

Not everything I do is big picture design – from the overall time spent, very little is – but I consider coordinating a project and the details of the construction of that project integral to a successful design.

Do you want to be an Architect? The college years

Do you want to be an Architect? The college years

I have been an architect my whole life. When I tell people that I knew I wanted to be an architect by the time I was 5 years old, they think how lucky that must have been! But am I really so lucky?

Write my own Obituary?

Write my own Obituary?

Today I am participating in an exercise where you write your own obituary. I didn’t really want to do it but thought it would be interesting to see what I came up with – no rewrites or edits allowed, 15 minute time limit

A Christmas Interview with Cultural Prodigy Kate Borson

A Christmas Interview with Cultural Prodigy Kate Borson

So it’s been a little while since Life of an Architect has checked in with Cultural Prodigy Kate Borson. Kate was gracious enough to sit down with me and discuss Santa Claus and the magic of Christmas.

Reign in Spain A&D Tour 2011

Reign in Spain A&D Tour 2011

I am happy to announce that I was under consideration along with 70 other architects and Interior Designers to participate in the “Reign in Spain Architecture and Design Tour 2011″.

An Architect’s House | The Lamps of Lost Souls

An Architect’s House | The Lamps of Lost Souls

I call these light fixtures – ‘The Lamps of Lost Souls’ (don’t let their golden-y aura mislead you – they are the bad and the ugly).

This make my face hurt

This make my face hurt

I am generally a glass half full type person when I write but I have to confess that I am probably more of a glass glass half full needs to be poured over your stupid head type person in real life.