Rules for Modern Design

Great design comes from appropriate restrictions. We can’t just go off willy-nilly designing frivolous trite, full of decorative representations of a by-gone era. No, indeed. We’re not completely uncivilized. Modern Design needs rules. . . . . . . . .  

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

Shit Architects Say (part 4)

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) . . . . . . . The photos used in these graphics were found on Flickr and have been used under the creative commons license. The … Read More

Shit Architects Say (part 3)

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) . . . . . . . . The photos used in these graphics were found on Flickr and have been used under the creative commons license. The … Read More

Shit Architects Say (part 2)

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) The photos used in these graphics were found on Flickr and have been used under the creative commons license. The original photos can be found below: Slide 1 … Read More

Shit Architects Say (part 1)

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) The photos used in these graphics were found on Flickr and have been used under the creative commons license. The original photos can be found below: SLIDE 1 … Read More

What Not to Ask Your Architect

One second thought, go ahead and ask these to a few architects you’re thinking of hiring. Then just go with the one that doesn’t start crying.  

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

KAHN!

Clearly, Louis I. Kahn was the William Shatner of Architecture. photo in the graphic is from dreamsjung’s photostream on flickr and has been used under the creative commons license – original photo HERE