A few things I should not have said to Frank Lloyd Wright Is that Frank Llyod Wright over there? Ooo, Ooo, He’s unquestionable one of the greatest American Architects of the 20th century. He’s one of the early fathers of modernism. He’s an icon, really, and oh my Gawd, he’s standing right over there in the corner looking out the … Read More
A few things I should not say to Thomas Jefferson
A few things I should not say to Thomas Jefferson: I swear, you just sit there all day in that drawing room, re-writing the declaration of independence on that “duplicating machine” It’s a pencil tied to another pencil with a stick, I don’t care how many times you call it a “duplicating machine”, it’s still lame. For God’s sake, stop writing letters … Read More
More Architectural Terminology
I don’t get it. I’m pretty sure I’m using the right terms up here. We went over this before right? – (umm, HERE) . But, you guys are giving me that deer in a headlight look. Like the look my cat gives me when I talk about the importance of water conservation. I mean, where do you think the water in bowl … Read More
Wanted: 1 Architect
Wanted: 1 Architect to create and/or seal drawings for permit. We have a “vague idea” of what the project will be and we would like someone to just “draw it up”. The project will certainly be an excellent addition to your portfolio, therefore there will be no fee. Please respond as soon as possible as construction has already begun. We will be needing … Read More
Serve no Architecture before its time
It’s finally time for that dream house & an Architect can help. You’ve worked hard, climbing that ladder to financial success and you’ve finally arrived. You’re standing at the apex of your career. Looking dapper in pinstripes and cufflinks, you’re the envy of younger men. You’ve acheived what others can only imagine. <Hey, yo,yo man, what up> Ah, yes, you’re … Read More
Band Names for Architects
. Screw Architecture, where’s my telecaster? I think the Talking Heads had the right idea when they dropped out of Architecture school, bought some thrift-store casio keyboards, and started stalking Brian Eno. Seriously, who’s going to get more attention from the opposite sex? A sleep deprived, angsty idealist loner-type, or a sleep deprived angsty idealist loner-type with a guitar? …. Exactly. “Talking Heads” … Read More
Orson Welles and the Architect
I’m an Architect and I want to talk to Orson Welles So, I’m standing in the corner, of course, sipping my single malt scotch, imagining spires and buttresses and order and Christopher Wren. I’m standing apart from the crowd, cultivating a sense of prestige and distinction, like a fine French-oak-cast wine or an Italian 8-cylinder mid-life crisis. I’m usually unapproachable, … Read More
Arc-Haiku 3
Whenever I run out of new reasons to annoy you inspiring blog ideas. I regroup and fall back to my true calling hot-tub installation Faux Japanese poetry. It’s also a good way for me to talk about Architecture without really talking about Architecture, which is kind of what I do here, apparently… So? How about a 3rd installment of Architecturally inspired Haikus? … Read More
Common Misconceptions of Minimalism
Minimalism will not require removal of all of your possessions: They will simply be made to feel inadequate and trite and eventually they will move on. Minimalism will not be cold and aloof: However, It may be aloof, and then cold. Minimalism will not match the furniture you currently own: No, in fact the presence of your furniture may make … Read More
To Sanctuary
He’d find himself walking down the empty street towards the empty house again. All photos are by Kevin Bauman from the 100 Abandoned Houses Series and have been used by permission. Visit 100 Abandoned houses – HERE to see more of these amazing photographs. He’d listen to the music, and stand in the corners. He’d watch the people dancing, and … Read More
Architects in Black
. Architects wear black. It’s like a uniform. (A sad turtle-neck-encrusted-angsty uniform). We wear black because it expresses our individuality, (just like all the other architects in the room). Black is the perfect color. Afterall, It is all colors. If you blend all colors together you get black, just like if you blend all artistic endeavors together you get Architecture. Coincidence? of course … Read More
Ideas of Architecture
I think Architects may have an identity crisis. Architects come up with ideas. We’re trained to create. We’ve spent years studying and perfecting our craft. We’ve developed a highly refined ability to visualize solutions to problems, to balance divergent ideas, to weave structures into the built environment, and at times to put our own artistic stamp on a form. More so than any other … Read More