What does a day in the Life of an Architect look like? There are a lot of different answers to that question and even if I look at what my day looks like, it has varied over the years as I move … [Read more...]
Architecture Studio Vignettes
Did you know that our office closes at noon on Fridays? This is a policy that has been in place for years - one that I think everyone really enjoys. While it seems like a drag working 8:00 AM to 6:00 … [Read more...]
011: An Architect’s Salary
It was only a matter of time before I once again tackled the topic of an architect's salary. This is actually the fourth post I've prepared on the subject, but I haven't talked about it since January … [Read more...]
The Bauhaus and Me
In 2019, Germany will be celebrating the centenary of the founding of the Bauhaus together with partners all over the world. Founded in Weimar in 1919, relocated to Dessau in 1925 and closed in Berlin … [Read more...]
010: What Makes You a Designer
There are many things I do during a typical day – designing “stuff” is just one very small portion – but I still consider myself a designer more so than a project architect. Since I work at a smallish … [Read more...]
Watch Your Mouth
From time to time, there are moments when I hear someone say something that leaves me flabbergasted. Considering that I love to talk, I think I am more than willing to let most people slide when they … [Read more...]