Form, function, aesthetics, program, these are concepts associated with architecture that are commonly misunderstood and generally discussed or considered as individual concepts rather than ingredients to a larger or more important whole. Continue reading “architecture…how it works 01”
Often as architects we are asked how we start a design. What do we do first? (read this) Continue reading “where do we start?”
It’s kind of funny – my Instagram feed frequently includes my sketches or shots of my work space (that includes sketches), moreover those images receive more likes – by far – than any other post – more than the wonderful food I come across and share. Continue reading “thinking sketches”
As an architect, far more important than style and making things pretty is a rich process of conceiving and developing good design solutions. Continue reading “design process :: out loud”
If you are not an architect or involved in the design and construction industry in any way, you might be part of the population that often asks the question ‘why does it take so long’ for a building to appear in any given location.
Design should be a mystery and it should not be a mystery. Can something be two competing and opposite ideas simultaneously? …keep reading
I suppose I cannot speak for anyone other than myself on this issue, but I find it extremely relevant to our profession. …keep reading…
