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unplugged

20 June 201820 June 2018 leecalistipersonal, social media, travelLeave a comment

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If you’re reading this, you’re not unplugged, at least not completely. Continue reading “unplugged” →

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get out of town renewal

16 January 201816 January 2018 leecalisti#architalks, architectural practice, Family, renewal, travel2 Comments

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The first thing that came to my mind as our friends introduced this topic was not urban renewal or some lofty resolution like the rebirth of a city, I shamefully thought of me – renewing me. Continue reading “get out of town renewal” →

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reality isn’t too real

31 July 20176 August 2017 leecalistiarchitecture, experience, reality, reality show, travel2 Comments

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…and then we travel and I cook up my weird thoughts. Continue reading “reality isn’t too real” →

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the ‘little’ things build community

25 July 201725 July 2017 leecalistiarchitecture, community, neighborhood, Small business, travel, walkable community1 Comment

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I’ve watched several large-scale projects act as a catalyst for development in my hometown of Greensburg, PA. Continue reading “the ‘little’ things build community” →

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image is not experience

23 May 201620 June 2016 leecalistiarchitecture, design, experience, friends, relationships, think, travel5 Comments

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Photographers often deserve more credit than architects. Continue reading “image is not experience” →

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