The #architectvalentines summary – 2013

Best Valentines day EVAR. . . The last few days have been spectacular. Architects and designers all over the twittersphere have twittered their affection, and it was good. Feel free to search for #architectvalentines to enjoy the love for yourself. In the meantime, here’s a few of my favorites. I may have gotten out of hand: “love” (minimalist architect valentine) … Read More

That awkward moment when I show you my portfolio

One day, my boss decided to bring in some of his design work to show to everyone in the office. He called us into the main conference room for a meeting. There, he had several drawings pinned up on the wall – a sample of the work he had done while he was in school. He stood by his drawings, … Read More

Late Architect Valentines

Pssst… Architects. Yesterday was Valentines Day. You forgot didn’t you? You’re screwed..   photo of John Hejduk’s sad building is from Marco Bellucci’s photostream on Flickr (used under creative commons license)

Architect Valentines

. Architects are nothing if not romantic. And, over the last few days, Architects across the world have stepped up and tweeted their affection. You can peer into their angsty souls by searching for the hashtag #architectvalentines on Twitter (which was started a few days ago by Bryant Turnage aka- @turnageb).  Obviously, nothing says romance more than sleep deprivation and illusions of grandeur. … Read More

Twelve Days of Architecture

. On the first day of Christmas, my Architect gave to me A study guide for the A.R.E. . On the Second day of Christmas, my Architect gave to me Two turtlenecks, And a study guide for the A.R.E. . On the Third day of Christmas, my Architect gave to me Three French Curves, Two turtlenecks, And a study guide … Read More

Architecture Sounds Dirty

  So I just asked a simple question. “Are there any Architecture terms or phrases that sound unintentionally ….. ummm… dirty?” Yep, 12 hours later I had 150 responses. The internet is awesome. And, you guys are disgusting. So, here goes, I’ll list the terms I have so far. In fact, I’ll even include a pdf you can print and post … Read More

Missing: Architecture – Have you seen me?

. PLEASE POST!. And, send me a photo. First person to post it at the Architecture building at Yale gets a T-shirt. Jody { coffee with an Architect } photo from Lauren Manning’s photostream on Flickr (used under creative commons license)

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 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