. Architecture = Form + Function – Financing Architecture = Form + Function – Boring Architecture = Concrete – formwork + inappropriate touching Starchitecture = Ambition + Misguided Passion + Interns / Time – ½ Deadline + lawsuit Arrogance = Architect + wine Architecture = Idea +/– Talent Drafting = Design + Detailing + creepy intern with community college degree … Read More
Nobody puts Architecture in the Corner
30 All-Time Great Architecture Movie quotes: 30. Of all the Architecture in all the towns in all the world, she walks into mine. 29. You Architectin‘ to me? You Architectin’ to me? You Architectin’ to me? Then who the hell else are you Architectin’ to? You Architectin’ to me? Well I’m the only one here. Who the f**k do you think … Read More
10 reasons Architects probably won’t fix it
10 reasons Architects probably won’t fix it 1. Architects are not leaders In fact, we wait to follow. Architecture is a service profession. Clients hire us to help implement their vision, if we’re lucky. Or, they hire us because of a legal obligation to have a licensed professional seal a set of drawings, when we aren’t lucky. We don’t define … Read More
10 reasons Architects can fix it
. 1. Architects broke it It’s probably our fault to begin with. I don’t really know the exact numbers, but buildings use more fossil fuels than cars, construction debris makes up the highest percentage of our landfills, building roofs and parking lots account for the majority of storm water run-out issues, and Market driven greed for greater and greater … Read More
Architecture without
. Architecture without context isn’t actually Architecture Architecture without people is just an elaborate form of drainage Architecture without passion is pointless Architecture without effort is seldom worth the effort Architecture without fear is frightening Architecture without the pressure of mediocrity is sublimely irrelevant Architecture without weakness isn’t human Architecture without direction is aimless Architecture without relevance is oppressively irrelevant … Read More
An Architect’s Dress Code
An Architect’s Dress code (Revised 9-12-11) Employees contribute to the culture and reputation of the SVEHN JØSSANG ATELJE in the way they present themselves. An Architectural appearance is essential to a favorable impression with clients, and company shareholders (ie. Svehn). Good grooming and appropriate dress should reflect an employee’s confidence in his/her aesthetic convictions and inspire others to realize that … Read More
A few things that make Architecture difficult if not impossible
A few things that make Architecture difficult if not impossible: An overwhelming lack of interest in you and/or your work. After working all day on the same detail, you suddenly realize you forgot that they turned off the power this morning, plus, you haven’t eaten, and you’re homeless. Your client is a giant baby. (not metaphorically – actually a giant … Read More
How to get Architecture at a discount
. Architecture doesn’t have to be expensive, if you know the secret: Make sure they know the project will only take 2 weeks (the project will actually take 36-72 weeks) Tell them that their competitor has already given you a quote for 1/2 that amount. However, if the Architectural firm has a Barcelona chair in the lobby you may assume … Read More