Are architects sentimental as a stereotype? What about men? I only ask because I am both and I am trying to decide if I am safely within the school or am I swimming against the current. I'm not … [Read more...]
Through the eyes of a child
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 … [Read more...]
Galveston Road Trip
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 … [Read more...]
I studied Architecture in Europe
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 … [Read more...]
Urinals are dirty
Last week I was in Spain courtesy of the Association of Ceramic Tile Manufacturers of Spain (ASCER), a group who promote the general and common interests of the ceramic industry. While I was there, I … [Read more...]
Spain after dark
There are times when I wish my job was to be entertaining and not actually do any real work. Do those jobs exist? Oh yeah, strippers have that job. (looking in mirror) ... there goes that pipe … [Read more...]