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.
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.