By a show of hands, who doesn't like board-formed concrete? Anyone? If you want to be my friend, you better not have raised your hand. So what exactly is "board formed concrete" and how do you get … [Read more...]
Schematic Design – This isn’t “Architecture”
Whenever an architect sits down with a new client on a new residential project, the first thing that happens is a conversation about project goals and requirements. It is during this initial … [Read more...]
If You Build It
IF YOU BUILD IT is a documentary by filmmaker Patrick Creadon, that has been brought to my attention by my good friend (and excellent architectural photographer) Brad Feinknopf. I was lucky enough to … [Read more...]
Architectural Delineation Competition – KRob 2013 Winners
If you're "in the know", you'll understand when I say these are not amazing drawings ... these are amazing "delineations." Last Thursday, I was asked to moderate a panel of extremely talented … [Read more...]
KHouse Modern – Progress Update 03
If your new here at Life of an Architect, say hello to the KHouse Modern project. This is the project that I will be featuring as we go through the design, construction document, and construction … [Read more...]
KRob 2013 – Architectural Delineation Competition
If you like architectural "drawings" than you've just landed on the mother lode. Those of us in the architectural business (because architects like to use big words) call these "architectural … [Read more...]