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

Merry Christmas from the Architects

It’s possible that I’m experiencing a small amount of Christmas spirit. Mostly because of the ghost of Christmas future just showed me Le Corbusier’s grave. I think he designed it himself and it completely freaked me out. I’ve learned my lesson spirit! I will keep the spirit of Christmas in my heart all year long. Starting now. Someone fetch me … Read More

I may have misunderstood what Mies van der Rohe was saying

Mies van der Rohe comes to me at night and yells at me. I think it’s Mies van der Rohe. Although, he does look a little like my grandfather, and he smells like steel and optimism. Anyway, this is what he yells at me. At least I think it is, but, I may have misunderstood him, possibly. I wasn’t really … Read More

Shit Architects Say (part 5)

Because architects have a way with words, and it’s an angsty way with words. (you can jump back to Part 1 <HERE> and Part 2 <HERE> and part 3 <HERE> and part 4 <HERE> if you missed them) . . . . . . . It probably doesn’t. . All photos are from Chad Magiera’s photostream on FLICKR and have been used under the creative commons … Read More

Christmas cards from architects

Happy holidays from the architects! We made you a card. Oh and since I am officially out of ideas, I have “borrowed” the idea for this post from Bob Borson (aka “B-Balls”) over at Life of an Architect, which I feel is the true meaning of Christmas. So make sure to pop over to his site to check out more … Read More