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Reflections on architecture, the value of design, and the ways our spaces shape everyday life.
As an architect, I frequently get asked the question; "what architectural style do you design?" Well, that's a loaded question and people are usually surprised by the answer. If they asked; "what is your favorite style of architecture?" they would likely get a shorter answer, but that's a hugely different question. Architecture…
Read the article ↗I know that this blog is billed somewhat as a critique of architecture and specifically that of residential planning and design. However, an article appeared in the last issue of Architecture MN that I want to comment on. The title of the article is "Is An Architect An Artist?" by Mike Reed. This…
Read the article ↗Have you ever considered your patterns of life? Have you ever arrived at work with little recollection of what you did before you got there? If you think about your average day, from day to day, you will discover that very distinct patters. Patterns in the way you move,…
Read the article ↗Frank Lloyd Wright said “The mother art is architecture. Without an architecture of our own we have no soul of our own civilization.” It’s an interesting quote. When I was in design school I used that quote in an argument with my industrial design professor as to why…
Read the article ↗Some time ago I was part of a local business networking group in Brainerd, Minnesota. It was a group that met once a week and gave professionals an opportunity to mingle with other professionals in the area and build better business relationships. I was a member of this…
Read the article ↗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…
Read the article ↗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…
Read the article ↗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…
Read the article ↗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…
Read the article ↗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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