People frequently ask "Where does the inspiration come from during your creative process?" ... enough so that I thought I would try to answer that question in the form of a post. When I'm staring at a … [Read more...]
Architectural Tricks of the Trade
Architects have all sorts of mannerisms and processes in place that seem to transcend their time and place. These traditions are passed from one generation to the next and are worth sharing and … [Read more...]
Do You Have What it Takes to be an Architect?
Do I have what it takes to be an Architect? Will I be any good at architecture if I become an architect? Will I make any money as an architect? ... These are probably the three most asked questions … [Read more...]
Architectural Sketches
Architects sketch as part of the process when doing their job ... at least I do. There are many different styles and techniques that architects use when graphically working through problems. These … [Read more...]
Architectural Models
One of the biggest changes I have seen since moving over to my new office is that the number of scale models has gone up considerably. There are currently 7 fairly large models stashed all over the … [Read more...]
An Architect’s Bag 002
A few weeks ago, in a moment of weakness, I decided to take my architectural bag - the bag that carries my treasures between home and the office - pull everything out and show it to the world. Because … [Read more...]