Not in my neighborhood

  The following is an excerpt from my neighborhood list serve:   …………………… From: Traditional Home <xxxxxxx[at]aol[dot]com> To: Modern House <xxxxxxx[at]squarespace[dot]com> Cc: ‘CityHall’ <info[at]nimby[dot]gov> Sent: Wednesday, April 16, 2014 1:05 PM Subject: Re: Suggestions for your facade Dear Modern Home, l realize that your home design across the street from me may be a commentary on the current state of … Read More

Sketches of Venice

I went to Venice, Italy last week and took along my sketchbook. These sketches were all done quickly, mainly because I was usually leaning against a wall, being bumped by swarms of passing tourists. I haven’t sketched from real life like this in a while, and I was surprised by how it changed the way I looked at the city. … Read More

ARCHITECT VALENTINES 2014

Architects are a romantic bunch. But, we tend to be busy. We know we should stop working on this design for a while and go buy some flowers or chocolate or something. We know that. But, we have a deadline. Maybe we can pick up a card from the internet on the way home. Here you go. You’re welcome:   . … Read More

Wishing you an even more awesome 2014

Hi Guys, First of all THANK YOU! I just wanted to take a minute and say thank you to all of you for making 2013 the best year ever for me here at Coffee with an Architect (you can imagine me typing this from my secluded evil liar headquarters perched over a majestic cliff edge, at least that’s how I … Read More

More Christmas cards from the Architects

It’s that time of year again, that festive time of the season when architects all over the world put down their felt-tip pens just long enough to wish you and yours a happy holidays. Then they pick up the pen again and resume work. Merry Christmas from the Architects. . I think my heart just grew 3 sizes this day. … Read More

Merry Christmas from the Architects

It’s possible that I’m experiencing a small amount of Christmas spirit. Mostly because of the ghost of Christmas future just showed me Le Corbusier’s grave. I think he designed it himself and it completely freaked me out. I’ve learned my lesson spirit! I will keep the spirit of Christmas in my heart all year long. Starting now. Someone fetch me … Read More

So, things seem to be going well

  I take a month off and this is what happens? It seems like everywhere I look lately someone is taking shots at the profession. Apparently we are trying to melt people and cars with our concave skyscraper designs while frying eggs on the sidewalk (See exhibit A). Although clearly we were just kidding about that, because all of our … Read More

Architects can make awesome things happen

Hey guys! (non-angsty post in 3…2…1…) At the end of the year I make a donation of a portion of my company profits to charity. And, last year I asked for your help to match my contributions. You all were amazing, and together we raised over $1100 for Architecture for Humanity. Architecture for Humanity is an amazing organization that (to me) … Read More

On Architects And Budgets

Most projects experience a budget crisis at one point or another. However, no self-respecting architect would ever shut down the project over a simple disagreement over the proper allocation of the clients finances. No. Architects do not let a small obstacle like money stand in the way of creativity. No. In fact, most of us would see this as a … Read More

Design like you are nine years old

Do you remember when design was fun? When the thought of resolving the intricate puzzle of a building was exhilarating? Me either. But, I need to find that place again. That place where I stand with the wide-eyed wonder of a child before the possibilities, instead of slouching into the office with the weight of someone else’s world on my … Read More

Evil Lairs

  New plan. From now on I will ONLY design evil lairs. Because all the best architecture is designed for the evil. My work will have moats, and concrete, and glass and steel. I will design 16-story one-bedroom homes, with helipads, and lots of electronics. There will be a retractable roof, maybe lasers. I will completely ignore the building code, … Read More