by Doug Oldham | Nov 12, 2021 | Architecture
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?”...
by Doug Oldham | Oct 21, 2021 | Architecture
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...
by Doug Oldham | Oct 7, 2021 | Architecture
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...
by Doug Oldham | Jul 8, 2021 | Architecture
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...
by Doug Oldham | Jun 13, 2021 | Architecture
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...
by Doug Oldham | Oct 7, 2020 | Architecture
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...
