The Pantheon, 125 AD… The Tower of Hercules, 117 AD … Nanchan Temple, 782 AD, the Hagia Sofia, 537 AD. All of these structures were built centuries ago but still stand in use today. Do modern-era buildings get created in such a way that allows for … [Continue reading]
Ep 128: Focus
When you hear the word “focus” what comes to mind? Is it the ability to see clearly? Maybe you think of the ability to pay particular attention to the task at hand. Possibly the Ariana Grande song from 2015. Well, it’s definitely not that. What are … [Continue reading]
Ep 127: Context and Design
The architectural theory of contextual architecture, often referred to as “contextualism” asserts that built items should be in response to the literal and abstract components in the environment in which it is built. In 1988, Architect Philip Johnson … [Continue reading]
Ep 126: Architectural Bucket List
It has been a long time since a bucket list was brought up on this show, but today’s the day. Almost 4 years to the day and 100 episodes later, Andrew and I are going to go through an architectural bucket list of people places, and things. I don’t … [Continue reading]
Ep 125: A Great Employee
How do you define a great employee? The answer is most likely dependent on who is attempting to respond, the employee or the employer. I will concede that I have told previous employers that I would be the best employee they have ever had. And I … [Continue reading]
Ep 124: Show Me the Money
I get asked a LOT about how much money an architect makes and without understanding a few parameters, that’s like trying to buy a car by the pound. I spend a fair amount of my time discussing the architectural marketplace, where we can find value, … [Continue reading]