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
Architecture equals awesome minus reality
. 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 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
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
Rorschach test for Architects
. I am an Architect. Well that’s what I would have you believe. But am I? really? Ok, sure, I wear black.I have minimal hair. And I’m pretty sure I’ve has used the word “hierarchy” to describe my breakfast cereal. And, yes, I look tired. But, is this enough to claim the esteemed moniker of “Architect”? Do we really want to live … Read More
The ideal site
The ideal site for my latest masterpiece will be: Isolated yet scenic Rugged, aged, craggy, but pure, and full of primal longing. Sheltered from the day to day monotony of who we’re expected to be. Accessible only by skiffs, or sculls, rowed skillfully, by young and handsome men. Covered in a thick layer of moss and denial. Visited annually, with … Read More
Architectural living will
I think it’s safe to say that Architecture has not been feeling very well lately. He’s just lying there, hooked up to “machines for living”. Indeed, the profession has weakened to the point that it may have fallen into a coma. Are we prepared? Do we have a living will? what do we do with the body of work? < … Read More
Dear Design Studio
Dear Design Studio, Why are you so cold? Do the maintenance people turn down the thermostat when they go home for the day on purpose to keep us lethargic? Are you hanging meat in here? And what is that sound? Is that ass in the art studio across the atrium banging an 8 foot by 12 foot wooden frame together at … Read More
Thirst 4 Architecture
Just a quick note… Put on your turtleneck and come out to the North Carolina Museum of Art tonight from 6:00-8:00 for the Thirst 4 Architecture event. Hosted by Triangle Modernist Houses and New Raleigh. Mitch Magee (Mr. Glasses) will be there! and so will I. We’ll be wearing very stylish glasses and rolling our eyes whenever someone mentions symmetry. Plus, … Read More
Oath of Modernism
I, modernism, being of sound mind and having a firm understanding of what should be, do solemnly swear to ignore the needs of poor people and democrats. I, modernism, will not knowingly or unintentionally promote the excessive ornamentation favored by the nostalgic and simple-minded. I, modernism will remain pure, and separate, loosening my tie, only after a few drinks, or … Read More