After extolling the design properties of my work for hours, it suddenly occurred to me – some of us may not be familiar with all the terms frequently used by Architects. Since, we often tend to congregate in the corners and talk amongst ourselves, we tend to forget to include everyone else in the discussion. We don’t mean anything by … Read More
An Architect explains the building
I envision the building as a nexus for inter-disciplinary study, juxtaposed with the attributes of nature. As such, the structures are both open and closed – both one “with” and one “without” the metaphoric landscape beyond. The boundaries are blurred giving the impression of uncertainty, and leaving the inhabitants a virtual and symbolic void to be filled – the building becomes … Read More
Approaching the Architect
. With the Holidays upon us, many of us gather together, drinks in hands, and celebrate together. Except the architects. We tend to be the sullen looking ones at the party, clustered together, over in the corner. Granted, architects aren’t the easiest group to approach, but it is possible, IF you know a few simple conversation starters: So you’ve seen … Read More
The building doesn’t matter
The building doesn’t matter. It’s easy to forget. You can get tied up in the creation, in the assembly, the structuring, and alignments. The worst of us are distracted by the process of it; the selections, the connections, the tools, the creation of instructions. It’s an easy distraction. You make. You craft. You spin forms out of thoughts. You layer meaning. … Read More
The price of coffee
It’s 1901 and coffee is a commodity. Great Granddad was a farmer. Somewhere down in Central America. Pulling coffee beans off the pod that grows on the stalky thing with the green flappy leafs and the cocoa blossoms … fine, I have no idea where coffee beans come from. But I’m sure the days were long, the sun was hot … Read More
The most interesting man in the room
I’m an Architect. I’m the most interesting man in the room. I’m wearing all black. I’m near sighted, but have compensated with extremely attractive and/or expensive eyewear. I have radical mood swings. But, only on the inside. You’d probably never know what I’m thinking. And, I’m sure I wouldn’t tell you. I have excellent taste in …. almost everything. Just ask me. … Read More
ARC-HAIKU 2
That’s right, It’s time for more Architecture Haikus!. In a continuing effort to alienate readers (all three of them), I’ve decided to continue this. So, let’s write some Haikus, inspired by great quantities of wine works of Architecture. What could possibly go wrong? Here’s today’s entries… Diller Scofidio + Renfro – Blur Building at Expo.02 in Yverdon – Photo via wikipedia … Read More