How to draw a line Take the pen in your hand Now, imagine straightness Think of multiple possible connections Imagine placements between separate points, and connections between Take time Hold a stillness within ink and move forward but slowly Visualize the end as you begin draw, breathe Represent, in linear form, a path of discovery Mark the conviction of your ideals And, use … Read More
Architectural references from Bob Dylan
Architectural references from Bob Dylan Absolutely Sweet Marie – But where are you tonight, sweet Marie? the receptionist who distributes the paychecks. Blowin in the Wind – How many times must a man look up and see the sky, and the 15lb roofing felt waiting on the final roof shingle installation. Buckets of Rain – Everything about you is bringin’ me misery … Read More
Are you an Architect? The Quiz
Are you an Architect? The Quiz. Instructions for taking this quiz: Read the questions and answer quickly. Try not to think about your answers, just go with the first thing that comes to mind. Then consult the answers at the bottom of the page to determine if you are or are not an Architect. Good luck! And feel free to add … Read More
These are a few of an Architects Favorite things
So, I don’t think I’ll write this blog anymore. Obviously, I’m no longer needed. If other people out there have been inspired to write their own Architecturally themed lyrics, based on popular songs, then clearly, my job here is done. Case in point, My friend Lee Calisti at Think Architect has written his own variation on a Julie Andrews classic. … Read More
Camp Architects
After finishing my expose on the luxuries of Camp Corbu a few days ago, my mailbox here at Coffee with an Architect was flooded with glowing reviews of other Architectural themed camps. Who knew they were so popular. But, there it is. Kids love Architecture and Nature, especially when they don’t need to touch it. So, if Camp Corbu isn’t … Read More
Ima mutha Architecter
Ok… first things first, I’ll eat your brains… I draw the lines out Hide the layers lines out Whoa, just another lonely night Are you willing to sacrifice you life? . Truss it Span it Arch-i-just stop it Everybody knows (Ima a muther-architect-er) Ima gonna need to see t-squares at the concert Ima gonna need to see t-squares at the … Read More
You just can’t Corbu
<excerpts from the recently discovered Diary of Le Corbusier> Feb. 13, 1954 Dear Diary, Again! It’s happened again. I don’t think I can deal with it anymore. Why won’t they leave the designs alone? Every time, I swear, EVERY time, something comes up & I’m convinced or coerced or confused into making changes. It’s always something: The gold lamé is … Read More
Camp Corbu
. Nestled in the hills at the foot of the Swiss Alps, Camp Corbu is the newest summer day camp specifically designed with the modern child in mind. We all know that Nature can be messy and inconvenient, but not at Camp Corbu, Our campers can fully experience the wonders of nature, without actually touching it. Our state of the … Read More
Modernist or Convicted Felon
. Modernist or Convicted Felon? His room is spare, clean, and well lit. The dining area is spacious and white, with a subtle, almost imperceptible low humming drone. He eats alone, although he is often surrounded by others. He spends time in isolation. Daily, he shuffles aimlessly in the enclosed yard, trying to avoid eye contact, until it’s time to … Read More
Things you may not have known about famous Architects
. A few things you may not have know about famous Architects: Antoni Guadi invented the internet and it was originally made of tile Le Corbusier was afraid of spiders as well as traditional urban street patterns Mies Van Der Rohe had an enormous collection of garden gnomes Frank Llyod Wright was legally blind, and allergic to poison oak Calatrava … Read More
Gift of Angst
This year, for Valentine’s day. I’m giving her the gift of Angst. It won’t be wrapped in a fancy blue box from Tiffany. It’s just going to be left loose, you know, looking like it doesn’t care. It will be dark and simple. It will come in black or clear. (Clear is a special order) It’s designed by Enrique Norten … Read More