One of the biggest changes I have seen since moving over to my new office is that the number of scale models has gone up considerably. There are currently 7 fairly large models stashed all over the … [Read more...]
Architectural Project Book
An "Architectural Project Book" is a little like an architectural portfolio but for for grownups ... and you give them away. One of the projects we took on this summer (with the help of one of our … [Read more...]
Leadership versus Management
Leadership has a funny way of exposing your shortcomings and glaring inadequacies. Traits that were once fairly easy to mask - temperament, procrastination, lack of technical knowledge - are no longer … [Read more...]
Architectural Studio – Open Plan
For years now I've had a private office ... I loved it. It was large, had an amazing amount of layout space, I could talk on the phone without disturbing anyone, and I could turn on the radio and … [Read more...]
How to become a partner in only 21 years
It only took 21 years but I finally made it - This week I will be heading off to Denver to attend the 2013 American Institute of Architects National Convention. It will be the only break I have … [Read more...]
Moving Memories
My office is amazing and I can't believe I am leaving it. I have not been looking forward to moving out of my office - there are a lot of memories in there ... Before I start boxing everything up and … [Read more...]