Life of an Architect

APRIL 27, 2014

This project has mostly 16″ diameter piers and due to that size, a big drill bit is needed. Two days later, 60+ piers are in place and we are ready for the next big step in the foundation process: formwork. When the formwork goes up, an interesting thing starts to happen: the building takes shape … kinda.

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Foundation Modern Architect Structural Engineering 90

Life of an Architect

MARCH 2, 2014

We build a lot of physical models in my office – and I am really glad that we do. There is no doubt that our clients love them, but that’s not the only reason why we build them. We are building on top of a hill where the previous house occupied and the site falls off in all directions except one.

Modern 96

Modern Architect Site Contractor 96

A Better Built Environment

MAY 9, 2021

Most of the individual buildings in Tokyo are ugly. They aren’t precious or beautiful yet they do what buildings are supposed to do. The individual buildings take a back seat to the beauty of the urban fabric. The architecture frames the public spaces rather than fight for attention.

Regulation 52

Regulation Small Firm Zoning Development 52

Archmark

MAY 31, 2020

They are statements that completely undermine the role that architects play in the building design process. How can you build high-quality marketing relationships for your architecture firm? LinkedIn If you are not familiar with LinkedIn , it may not seem like an obvious first choice for relationship building or marketing your firm.

Architecture 86

Architecture Client Clients Firms 86

Archmark

MAY 13, 2022

They are statements that completely undermine the role that architects play in the building design process. How can you build high-quality marketing relationships for your architecture firm? LinkedIn If you are not familiar with LinkedIn , it may not seem like an obvious first choice for relationship building or marketing your firm.

Client 52

Client Clients Architecture Firm Firms 52

Life of an Architect

OCTOBER 20, 2013

This was where I really learned how to draw but before you old folks say “that’s right!” It was a big deal to me 20 years ago and even though we don’t draw by hand any more, it’s still a big deal to me. May not seem like a big deal to you but I’m in my 5th office since that time.

Architect 111

Architect Architecture Firms IT 111

Life of an Architect

OCTOBER 27, 2013

I take a great deal of pride in how my drawings look and this it isn’t just me patting myself on the back, this is due to the feedback I have received from contractors and clients on how easy my drawings are to read and to navigate. Mies van der Rohe was right when he said “God is in the details.”

Architect 111

Architect Architecture Firms Windows 111