When I say the word “architect” what do you imagine? It seems that most people imagine individuals in black clothing (most likely a turtleneck) and heavy rimmed glasses. We are here to set the record … [Read more...]
Surprise! I’m Starting a Residential Studio
I really enjoyed the 20+ years I spent working with people (who typically became my friends) to design their dream houses. Of all the things that changed when I left my last firm and slid on over to … [Read more...]
We, Myself and I
There's no "I" in "Team" ... but there's no "We" in "Team" either. Come to think of it, there's no "U" in "Team". I don't know when I became obsessed with saying "we" whenever I sit across the … [Read more...]
057: Renovating your House
Leaving your mark on the place where you live is built into the DNA of most architects and designers. This can manifest itself in many different ways but for many of us, working on the place where we … [Read more...]
056: Starting A Design Firm
If you’ve ever dreamed of starting your own design firm, maybe you’ve just graduated from school, perhaps you’ve worked for another firm and seen first-hand what not to do and decided it’s time to go … [Read more...]
055: Scale This!
How does scale factor into the practice of architecture? For any architect, scale and proportion are two skills that appear to be the most challenging to master. Scale and proportion are also where a … [Read more...]