"Hatchet Bedroom" Have you heard this phrase before? I'd be amazed if you have because I made it up (™ pending) but it is possible that you have your own name for this condition. It has to do … [Read more...]
An Architect’s Bag 002
A few weeks ago, in a moment of weakness, I decided to take my architectural bag - the bag that carries my treasures between home and the office - pull everything out and show it to the world. Because … [Read more...]
heard around the architectural studio #005
While a necessity, I don't have to like talking to structural engineers. I'm 100% certain that one of the very first courses you take in college if you want to become a structural engineer, is titled … [Read more...]
Architectural Project Book
An "Architectural Project Book" is a little like an architectural portfolio but for for grownups ... and you give them away. One of the projects we took on this summer (with the help of one of our … [Read more...]
heard around the architectural studio #004
[on the phone] Hi, this is Bob ... Yes, I am a real human. … [Read more...]
Narrative as Design Process
Sometimes it really does help to walk a mile in someone else’s shoes – or in this case, take a shower in their bathroom. I am a big-time believer in the power of story telling – creating a … [Read more...]