I think all architects want a benefactor. One, in the classical sense, where we’re Andrea Palladio, and one of the Medici family is waiting in the marble-clad lobby. The Medicis want a grand Palazzo. We can help them with that. At least that’s the dream. A wealthy patron who appreciates our talent and commissions us to erect a monument … Read More
Fundraiser Update – Over $800 raised so far!
Wow, We’ve raised $820 so far for Architecture for Humanity! That, my friends, is amazing. So, I just want to take a minute and say Thank you. THANK YOU!!!! You all are all kinds of awesome. . I’ll be sending out a check to AFH in a few days, But, if you want to help out, there’s still time. Click … Read More
I’m no longer capable of a complete thought
Apparently, I’m busy. Which is odd, because I’m an architect and I thought we didn’t do that anymore. But, there it is. So this isn’t a real post. Because I’m no longer capable of a complete thought. I only seem to be capable of fragments of thoughts lately. I keep starting new posts, and then I get distracted by the … Read More
Pull the rip chord
. Ok. Let’s recap. We’re three years into a recession, and how’s the profession of architecture doing? Wait. Don’t answer yet. First let me paint a mental image for you: Picture a long metal table with an uninflated plastic life boat on it. There’s a group of architects surrounding the table, all darkly clad and exhausted looking. The table is … Read More
Questions for Architecture
. There are a number of questions I have for architecture. And I say “architecture” as if I’m addressing a long familiar companion, because, well… I am, I guess. Anyway, I have questions. Not important questions really. Like: “Why does life have to be so cruel?” Nothing that earth-shaking mind you. No. My questions are more along the lines of: … Read More
It’s cold in here
. I don’t understand why is my house so aggressively isolated? What’s with all the empty rooms? I mean would it kill you to put a plant in there? Or a bowl full of lemons? Or at least a piece of furniture? I mean, it doesn’t need to be a plush velvet Victorian love-seat. You could just ease into the concept … Read More
Leaving Marks
. Have you ever felt like you did something well? That, just for once, your efforts to make something worthwhile had worked, and you’d made something to be proud of? Or at least something that represented what you were striving for in the first place? I’m not sure if I have or not. So, I spent a few minutes tonight … Read More
Architects Should Show Their Work
Architecture is an undervalued profession. There, I said it. I feel like I spend a large amount of my time with clients (particularly new clients) justifying my cost. Clients come to me with a list of things they need completed, and more often than not, they have an idea of how much those “things” are going to cost, and, more … Read More
What architects do doesn’t count
Yesterday, a good friend of mine wrote “It doesn’t count, unless it’s built.” I read this, and thought. “I completely agree with this”. And, then my head began to hurt. More. Because, what does that say about my work? (I don’t mean the obvious reference to my lack of built work the last few years). No, I mean in … Read More
My Boss Lies
9 things my boss told me today which turned out to be completely wrong.. Ahem, That’s SENIOR Job Captain. Has anyone seen Bob?. When? Last night? Asshole.
Mies Had Nice Hair
I studied under Mies Van Der Rohe. Sort of. Not me, Not listening to the Cure When I was in third year, while under the influence of the Cure’s “Disintegration“, I decided to cut my own hair. I left it long on the top and shaved it close to my head everywhere else. I looked awesome. And by awesome, … Read More
Designing Glass Underpants
If I try to remember some of the comments from my past clients, very few come to mind. I remember the projects. I remember the specifics of the designs. I remember what I was trying to accomplish with the concept. I remember my goals. I remember my aspirations. But, if I try to remember what my client told me? … Read More