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

People in Glass Houses

Although one may be tempted,.   I just thought someone should say that.. ll.d’s original photo – HERE (used under the creative commons license)

I was probably in a kitchen somewhere in Kansas

George turned 13 today.   If you think about the spaces that had the strongest impact on your life, the places that shaped who you became? I bet you’ll try to think of the spaces that filled you with a sense of awe. You’ll try to think of the spaces that made you feel small in the world, and you’ll … Read More

Well Played, Architect

He has perfectly captured the essence of the profession, and quite possibly my heart. Well-played my friend. . This photo of Mr. James Fifield, Architect, is from @andymathews photostream on Flickr and has been used under the creative commons license.

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.