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Author: <span>Doug Oldham</span>

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Sometimes, Great Design Just Happens!

Some great design just happens! In design school, I once had a professor say that "designers make great use out of accidents." Hard to believe that you are hearing a designer say this, but some of the greatest things I have ever seen weren't planned by anyone. They just happened.Some…

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Spirit of Place

Originally posted on www.designmyhome.com It wasn't until I walked into the Utah Veteran's Memorial when I was in my twenties that I became conscious of the Spirit of Place. I vaguely remember the feeling being somewhat familiar suggesting that while this was the first time the sensation was strong…

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“What Do You Think of My House”

Have you ever asked your architect friend "what do you think of my house?" Don’t. Or at least don’t if you don’t want them to have to lie to you. Most architects I know have what one might call a "discerning palette." They are pickier than my 5…

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Ride the Red

I got home today from my new morning ritual involving red dirt and saw a link on facebook to a radio interview with a friend of mine talking specifically about an event coming up called the Cayuna Lakes Klunker Ride and Scrap Metal Jamboree and in general about his experience…

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A Thank You to My Mentor

Originally posted on ohdesignpc.com ... An unsolicited shout out to Kevin Scholz, Architect There are certain people in your life who help provide direction, education and passion. As I look back on my life it's easy to recognize those people. There are some I didn't recognize as a real…

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