Modern Design used to be about the mechanization of the process thereby making a thing affordable to the masses ... but that doesn't really seem to be the case anymore. With their clarity often … [Read more...]
Cabin Detail – Steel and Walnut Bench
In any project, there are a handful of design moments that help establish the personality of that entire project. For the cabin project that I have been working on for the past 2+ years, one of those … [Read more...]
Modern Concrete Sidewalks – Floating Pads
When you pull up in front of a house, did you know that you can determine if the house is modern even before look up? Just a look at the sidewalk. If the sidewalk is in a continuous pour from the … [Read more...]
Scale and Proportion
For any architect, scale and proportion are two skills that appear to be the most challenging to master. Scale and proportion are also where a good architect makes their living. I know coming out of … [Read more...]
Documenting Architecture with Photos
If you are an architect, you want to see your projects get built. One of the most enjoyable aspects of my job is going to the job site to check in on the progress of my projects as they are under … [Read more...]
“The Box” … The Value of Making Samples
Doesn't everybody like getting presents? I know I do ... especially when they come in giant, wooden, heavily screwed and impregnable crates. Just like this one: Measuring somewhere in the … [Read more...]