"Style" is one of those words that can be used in many instances but typically has a very particular meaning to an architect. Just about everything we do is associated with some sort of style. I frequently hear people ask me if I can design a … [Continue reading]
Today is a horn tootin' sort of day ... the sort of day that has been 25 years in the making - although, if I am being honest, the possibility of this day didn't show up on my radar screen until about I was about 32 years old. In fact, I even talked … [Continue reading]
Other than the Men's toilet room, my desk is the furthest point in our office. Since I take full responsibility for the layout of my office, I am going to confess to you that I wanted my desk in the far back corner for a myriad of reasons.I … [Continue reading]
This is a tremendous moment ... the most tremendous of moments. It is time for the 6th Annual 2017 Life of an Architect Playhouse Design Competition! (Hopefully, you heard La Virgen de la Macarena in your head when you read that last sentence - I … [Continue reading]
"Re: Advice for a young architect"That was the subject line of one of the emails that came in over the weekend. Normally I don't respond to the newest emails first (especially since I have about 400 still left to answer) but this one … [Continue reading]
Time for another installation of Architectural Graphics 101! The previous installment was received pretty well and despite the fact that this series is not intended for seasoned architects and architectural technicians, those folks still have an … [Continue reading]