I’ve been visiting Chicago again this week, or at least pieces of it. I lived in Chicago, IL. for about a year just after college. In December of 1991 I met my wife while visiting friends over christmas break. We saw “white dog” at the Music-box and held hands. We went to the Green Mill, and stared at each other over vodka tonics. We … Read More
Mies van der Rohe was a big jerk.
. Last summer I drove out to Plano, IL. to drool over the Farnsworth House, designed by Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe between 1945-1951. I have family in Chicago, and go up to visit a few times a year. Since Plano is just out of town, I decided to make a day of it and go play Architectural tourist. I even … Read More
Architect learns to stop worrying and love the bomb.
. Last year, a bomb went off. I was laid off from my job in January, along with 90 other people. Trust me, that bomb had been ticking for a few years before it blew. So, it seemed like as good a time as any to start my own firm. I’m not the type of person who always wanted his … Read More
Broke Architect – will work for coffee
.Hello, You probably got my resume last year. I’m sure you remember it. “World’s greatest Architect, 18 years amazing experience, manager, leader, passionate-designer”. It was the one printed on nice paper, you know, under all those other ones on your desk. It was awesome! Don’t remember it? I don’t blame you. Last year was just a blur. After I was … Read More