Every now and then I need to step away from the emails and the phone and remind myself that the person who is currently making me go apoplectic might have something going on other than idiocy. The … [Read more...]
The Finished Building is your Best Argument
You might be surprised to learn that I am not on a first name basis with Peter Zumthor. Everything that I know about myself tells me that he and I would enjoy each others company ... at least I would, … [Read more...]
Heard Around the Architectural Studio #21
Sometimes people we respect say things that are ridiculous and it's almost impossible to not make fun of them for saying something silly. I had a moment like this yesterday while talking with a … [Read more...]
heard around the architectural studio #019
Blob: Unless someone is on fire, don't bother me. In fact, unless I'm on fire, don't bother me. There are moments when you have to get a lot of work done and … [Read more...]
heard around the architectural studio #018
The new guy has an idea. Blob: Ooo-Whee! I done almost worked my way through all 'dem piles on my desk! Styler: You shore-do got a lot of stuff on der. Blob: Yeah, but I almost done … [Read more...]
heard around the architectural studio #017
I can name that song in ... Blob: I have the worst song in my head, why does this happen to me? I don't even know the words. Bryan: What is it? Blob: Mmmm-hmmm-hmm pick a bale of cotton, … [Read more...]