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Attitude Reflects Leadership

March 28, 2017 by 23 Comments

Attitude Reflects Leadership

Every now and then I need to step away from the emails and the phone and remind myself that the person who is currently making me go apoplectic might have something going on other than … [Read more...]

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The Finished Building is your Best Argument

March 30, 2016 by 14 Comments

The Finished Building is your Best Argument

You might be surprised to learn that I am not on a first name basis with Peter Zumthor. Everything that I know about myself tells me that he and I would enjoy each others company ... at least I would, … [Read more...]

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Heard Around the Architectural Studio #21

February 19, 2016 by 16 Comments

Heard Around the Architectural Studio #21

Sometimes people we respect say things that are ridiculous and it's almost impossible to not make fun of them for saying something silly. I had a moment like this yesterday while talking with a … [Read more...]

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heard around the architectural studio #019

June 19, 2015 by 19 Comments

heard around the architectural studio #019

 Blob: Unless someone is on fire, don't bother me. In fact, unless I'm on fire, don't bother me.  There are moments when you have to get a lot of work done and … [Read more...]

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heard around the architectural studio #018

November 14, 2014 by 16 Comments

heard around the architectural studio #018

The new guy has an idea.Blob: Ooo-Whee! I done almost worked my way through all 'dem piles on my desk!Styler: You shore-do got a lot of stuff on der.Blob: Yeah, but I almost done … [Read more...]

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heard around the architectural studio #017

August 8, 2014 by 3 Comments

heard around the architectural studio #017

I can name that song in ...Blob: I have the worst song in my head, why does this happen to me? I don't even know the words.Bryan: What is it?Blob: Mmmm-hmmm-hmm pick a bale of cotton, … [Read more...]

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