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Context and Inspiration: A Rambling

March 18, 2010 by Leave a Comment

Charlie's Barn

My time has been spent looking at buildings and context. I was interested in looking for inspiration that helped define the work of local architects who were interested in drawing on the past to help shape the future. In one of my conversations with … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Life in General, Observations Tagged With: Marlon Blackwell, Trip to Arkansas

Arkansas Day 2 – Marlon Blackwell continued

March 17, 2010 by Bob Borson Leave a Comment

This is the Srygley office building by Marlon Blackwell (2003-04) in Johnson, Arkansas. If I hadn't passed a sign that read 'City of Johnson', I would have still thought I was in Fayetteville (albeit on the rural outskirts). This 4,000 square foot … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Architects, Observations Tagged With: Marlon Blackwell, Srygely

Arkansas Day 2

March 16, 2010 by Bob Borson 1 Comment

I got up early this morning so that I could get things going only to see that it was gray and gloomy outside - bummer.  Trying to practice with my new camera and overcast isn't going to give me very many options (at least not at my skill level). The … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Architects, Life in General, Observations Tagged With: Architecture School, Marlon Blackwell, Materials

So I’m in Arkansas….

March 15, 2010 by 2 Comments

Surprise! - I wasn't planning on being in Arkansas but here I am. I have some unexpected business to take care of but luckily for me, I have a sister who lives in Fayetteville I so I get to spend time with her and her family (4 kids!). My business … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Architects, Life in General, Observations Tagged With: Marlon Blackwell, Michael Malone, The Fulbright Building

Friday Architectural Product Review

March 12, 2010 by 2 Comments

It's the little details that make a good house a great one. A product that we frequently use that helps set the design tone from the street is address letters. If you have ever gone out shopping for them, you can attest to just how hard it is to … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Architects, Materials and Products Tagged With: address letters, metal, pin mounted

La mort aux blocs de verre! (Death to glass blocks!)

March 11, 2010 by 68 Comments

I would be happy if glass blocks were never used again. I have always hated them, everywhere, every time, every circumstance, forever and ever in perpetuity. Person I don't know: "Howdy, sure is nice weather we're having ain't it?" Me: "Glass … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Materials and Products, Observations Tagged With: glass blocks, Maison de Verre

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