I’m an Architect. I am not a systems Architect, a computer Architect, a software Architect, a technical architect, a web architect, an R&D processor Architect, an IT systems application Architect, an infrastructure management Architect, an information management design Architect, or a HTML XML C++ LINUX enabled Programmer/Architect. I am not the the Architect of the 2000 Republican election strategy, … Read More
Because I drew this primarily for you to ignore
Oh no, go ahead and change that, sure, why not? Of course you can use a different material, especially since it’s cheaper and just like something that you’ve done before on another project. I assume that that project was amazing, we should just make this project exactly like that one, since you’ve done that before anyway. That way you … Read More
Inertia
Every now and then I have a bad day at work, or a bad week or a bad month, and I find myself sitting at my computer at 9:00 p.m. working on something that, if I’m being honest, isn’t really that important, while my wife reads Harry Potter to my 9 year old in the other room, but I’m … Read More
Dear Sprinkler Head
Dear Sprinkler Head, There were two recessed can lights in the middle of the white ceiling perfectly centered on the window looking out to the ocean before you got here. The window is in the center of the east wall of the room. If you happened to look down at the floor you might have noticed a supply vent … Read More
Remembering who I am
Every few months (or years) I find myself digging through old sketchbooks and dusty portfolios trying to remember something that meant something to me a some point. As I flip through the drawings, I remember the sense of elation I had when I designed them. At the time the work seemed so prescient; it seemed so revelationary. Inevitably, these … Read More
I’m the one who draws
“You just do the pretty drawings, right?” If one more person says this to me, I’m going to quit my job as a drafting teacher at this community college and start making meth out of my garage. Where did this idea come from? I swear I’ve heard this dozens of times from clients and prospective clients. Do they advertise … Read More
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
Is that really what that means?
Wherein I reveal the true meaning of those cryptic notes architects write on the drawings.
On Benefactors and Waiting
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