Sometimes in order to appreciate something, you need to know it, understand its reason, purpose or methods. Sometimes there is some historical context that adds relevance or importance. Sometimes the skill to produce a thing is obvious, it appears … [Continue reading]
This last weekend I had to go down to Galveston for the Southwest Fire Rescue Conference in Galveston, Texas. This was a work trip (since I also design fire stations) but it was a fast and furious trip; down on Sunday morning, back by Monday evening. … [Continue reading]
Ever wondered how ceramic tile is made? It is a remarkable process and the technology behind that process has moved forward in tremendous leaps during the last 15 years. I took all the photos in this post and I asked one of my new best friends, Ryan … [Continue reading]
Donating your time to the benefit of others is important and as an architect, the opportunities to use our abilities and knowledge to perform community service are plentiful. Once again, I will be participating in this year's Dallas CASA Parade of … [Continue reading]
I studied architecture in Europe when I was in college - so what. It's 1990 and I am heading across the Atlantic to spend the next 6 months taking in all the architecture Europe has to offer me. I was getting a little burned out at school and I … [Continue reading]
I have been wanting to use a gabion retaining wall for a really long time, but in a very particular way - and one that I have never seen before. Architecturally, you might be familiar with gabions in the Dominus Winerydesign by Pritzker prize winning … [Continue reading]
