Needs a Cornice

Great architectural achievements as reviewed by my neighborhood design board. Overly simplistic use of materials. No sense of privacy. Roof doesn’t drain water. Needs a cornice. Ill-defined public realm. Out of context with the surrounding neighborhood. Poorly defined entrance. Looks like a gas station. Needs a cornice. Poor articulation of base middle and top. Lack of pedestrian scale. Ribbon windows … Read More

Dear Modern Santa

Dear Modern Santa, This year I want a new walnut veneer flush panel cabinet to store all my trucks in. I’d also like some trucks. Mom says I’ve been a good boy all year long. I’ve tried to keep my things balanced and organized. I’ve kept all my trucks lined up in a neat row on top of my Mom’s … Read More

You might be an Architect

You might be an architect If you’ve ever noticed that a vent is 2 inches off center from the window. If you’ve ever said the word Dichotomy in casual conversation. If you have at least 7 architectural scales and none of them belong to you. If you have designed your house at least twice, but never built it. If you’ve … Read More

Beige is not a color, it’s a cry for help

How to choose a color. Try to represent the landscape and the natural terrain around the building. Pull from the tints and textures of the surrounding trees, the grasses, the reeds, the cool depths of an adjacent stream. Get inspired by the outcroppings of sandstone to the south of the site, by the wood, split for firewood down by the … Read More

Architects Valentines 2018

It’s almost that time of year again. That time to show one’s love for our significant other. The one who’s been by our side all these years. Our reason for getting up in the morning and missing deadlines. Of course, I’m referring to Architecture. I just Kahn’t resist valentine’s day or a good pun. So here’s a batch of my latest … Read More

Sketches of Venice

I went to Venice, Italy last week and took along my sketchbook. These sketches were all done quickly, mainly because I was usually leaning against a wall, being bumped by swarms of passing tourists. I haven’t sketched from real life like this in a while, and I was surprised by how it changed the way I looked at the city. … Read More

ARCHITECT VALENTINES 2014

Architects are a romantic bunch. But, we tend to be busy. We know we should stop working on this design for a while and go buy some flowers or chocolate or something. We know that. But, we have a deadline. Maybe we can pick up a card from the internet on the way home. Here you go. You’re welcome:   . … Read More

More Christmas cards from the Architects

It’s that time of year again, that festive time of the season when architects all over the world put down their felt-tip pens just long enough to wish you and yours a happy holidays. Then they pick up the pen again and resume work. Merry Christmas from the Architects. . I think my heart just grew 3 sizes this day. … Read More