I’ve been reading “The Architecture of Happiness” by Alain de Botton. Because I read anything about architectural philosophy and anything written by anyone named “Alain”. (umm – please ignore THIS POST – as it may undercut the aforementioned “fact”) And, while reading, I’ve found myself struck by one premise in particular. We interpret inanimate objects using the exact same process we use to interpret other people’s … Read More
Architectural Competitions are a glorious waste of time
Competitions are a glorious waste of time… Do a lot of them I try to enter a few Architectural competitions each year. Apparently, my ego must be pretty resilient. I never win (never even get close) and yet, I just keep entering again and again. Oh, Architectural Competitions, Why can’t I resist your charms? Well, maybe because: They allow … Read More
You should sketch everyday
. I sketch everyday. I sketch to find things. To explore ideas. Or just to kill time while I watch American Idol. When I pick up a pen to draw, I never really know what I’m looking for. But, the act of sketching helps me find it. I’ve been doing it a long time. And, at this point in my career, I can’t think … Read More