I need a head shot. That's right ... you heard me. A head shot ... you know, a picture of my face ... although, if it's a picture of my face, why don't they call it a face shot? (thinking ... thinking ... thinking) Ooohhhhhhhh - ugh. … [Continue reading]
The Heights: Anatomy of a Skyscraper
"The Heights: Anatomy of a Skyscraper" written by Kate Ascher . Did you know that the word "skyscraper" was originally a nautical term and referred to the small triangular sail set above the skysail on a sailing ship? Well, that's true if you … [Continue reading]
Top 10 Reasons I Love Working with Architects

Today's post is written by a good friend of mine - Jamie Goldberg, a NKBA-certified, independent kitchen and bath designer. I have long maintained on my site that working with design specialists has broadened my knowledge base and since Jamie is one … [Continue reading]
Wyly Theatre in Dallas by REX OMA

. The Dallas Theater Center has a national reputation for innovation - a reputation earned by the no-holds barred attitude towards experimentation with their previous facility which I have heard lovingly described as a dilapidated metal shed. Last … [Continue reading]
Lunchtime Architectural Products

Being an architect isn't all glamour, bottle service and groupies, sometimes there is work that actually happens. The work is grueling and unrelenting at times so I thought I would show you how I spent my lunch hour the other day. I'd like to call it … [Continue reading]
What did you want to be when you grew up?

. This is an easy question for me to answer because I have always wanted to be an Architect - even before I knew that the word "architect" even existed. The key word in that previous sentence is "knew" because I am at a loss to explain how a 5 … [Continue reading]
