It pains me to say this but architects don't always get it right. That's right ... I said it. I am secure enough in my abilities to admit when I don't get it right (**notice that I didn't say that I … [Read more...]
It doesn’t count if it doesn’t get built
I fully expect to have some people disagree with me today, even go so far as to unsubscribe because this is the post that they finally decide I am truly an idiot (something that they should have … [Read more...]
Dead Projects
I've said it before and I'll say it again, it doesn't count if it doesn't get built. I am talking about architectural projects although I am sure this phrase applies to some other areas as well. … [Read more...]
The Best Architectural Websites
The Top Architectural Websites in the World . That sounds pretty important doesn't it? At the very least it sounds comprehensive ... it suggests an extensive and exhaustive collection of the best … [Read more...]
Can you steal design?
Authentic versus Reproduction. This is a topic that I think about more than I should because it relates to some of the things I do. An easy way to introduce the topic is to take a look at Mid-Century … [Read more...]
The War House
Playhouse for Dallas Casa
If you are a regular around Life of an Architect (and why wouldn't you be) you are undoubtedly familiar with my involvement with the charitable organization Dallas CASA and their Parade of Playhouses … [Read more...]