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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
heard around the architectural studio #016
Leadership ... Augrey: [talking to Blichael] I am about to order the carpet [finger hovering over 'submit' button] Wall-to-wall just like you wanted. Blichael: Wait ... what?! We have … [Read more...]
heard around the architectural studio #015
You gotta do what you gotta do ... Augrey: Aaargh! [hanging up phone] Hey Blob, do you have any "connections" in the underworld? Blob: Maaaaybe ... what do you need? Augrey: I need … [Read more...]
heard around the architectural studio #014
We decided that we wanted donuts this morning. Ryan offered to go pick some up but there was a request to get an old fashioned cake donut - which Ryan had never heard of before. As we all launched in … [Read more...]
heard around the architectural studio #013
[the number of weird Revit conversations I hear are not to be believed] Bryan: Check this out - I got the angled curtain grid to work on this guard rail. Smorgan: You got it to work? … [Read more...]
Motivation – and why it’s important
It's Sunday morning, it's raining outside, I'm really tired, and the consensus around the house is to lay about, read books and watch television. But not me ... I have things that "have" to be done … [Read more...]