Dear Architecture, Thanks for your thoughtful note. Although we truly enjoyed your choice of stationary, as well as the cleanliness of the font (that was Helvetica wasn’t it?), we are currently not in a position to hire. Best of luck in your search, Sincerely, The Economy . . . . swiss stamp from Karen Horton’s photostream … 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)
The Craft of Architecture
It didn’t start out this way for me. When I was younger, I had an idea of what “Architecture” is – Architecture with a capital A. I held that idea in front of me throughout my career to serve as a guide, as I worked on my craft. To me, Great Architects were those that refined their concepts and details … Read More
Architects still need a good slogan
Quality may be as much about perception as it is about reality. It could be that the idea behind the design is less important than the public’s opinion of the design. If you’re trying to appeal to a wide market; if you’re trying to reach an affluent demographic; If you want your work to catch-on; to scale; to go viral? … Read More
An Architectural Pocket Dictionary (K-Z)
. K Keystone: (noun) – Key-shaped stone at the top of the arch used to open a secluded vault in Egypt containing the secret to all Architectural success. The vault may be empty, and booby trapped. L Light: (noun) – The illumination at the end of the tunnel which has been turned off due to lack of financing. Linear: (noun) … Read More
An Architectural Pocket Dictionary (A-J)
. A Adaptive Re-use: (noun) – Removing soiled linens and empty colt 45 bottles prior to leasing a building to creative professionals. Agora: (noun) – The fear of Architecture in public places. Amphitheatre: (noun) – Large crowds in seating organized by their dislike of classical music. Arcade: (noun) – Corridors lined with repetitive video games. Architect: (noun) – An effete bon … Read More
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