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Reflections on Year 1 in New York City [3]

A Better Built Environment

Rather than the hectic energy of the big city - the rushing crowds, honking cars, street vendors, and rumble of subways - we were greeted with empty streets, closed stores, and a shortage of toilet paper. Streets were calm and safe. Sidewalks became less cramped because people could safely spill out into the streets.

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20 Best Architecture Firms in Hong Kong

Architizer

With so many architecture firms to choose from, it’s challenging for clients to identify the industry leaders that will be an ideal fit for their project needs. Spawton Architecture focuses on all aspects of a project from the initial space planning to the minutest detail to maximise the final finish and add value to the scheme.

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Has Paris toppled London as the most hyped city in Europe?

The Spaces

In a ranking of Europe’s most talked about cities, compiled and released last month by communications agency ING Media, Paris has topped the league and surpassed London for the first time since the annual research project was launched six years ago. c) Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas On numbers alone, this one should go to London.

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I love you Building - Happy Valentine's Day | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

Architect: Montgomery C. We traversed six countries and visited legendary 20th C buildings by the likes of Aalto, Mies, Gaudi and Siza, but it was a hillside monastery by Corbu that ultimately stole my heart. I can distinctly recall thinking that this project could have been a nothing. link] James Mehaffey C’mon.

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Should I be an Architect? | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

Fast forward 20+ years and here I am today; a partner in a terrific firm, a previous AIA “Young Architect of the Year” recipient, projects in my portfolio that I am proud of creating, leadership positions in my professional organization (Dallas Chapter American Institute of Architects and the Texas Society of Architects).

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Architectural Models | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

The model that I thought I would show today is for a residential project we currently have in development. This is the front 1/3 of the house – the portion that faces the front yard and main street. Unfortunately, interns Ellie and John had already left for college and don’t show up in these photos. People will loooove it

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Architects and their Deserted Island Music | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

Tears for Fears – Songs From the Big Chair My first project where I was the lead project manager was a condominium in Tampa , Florida. As I get older I look back across my 32 years in this profession and see how one project of one moment, good or bad adds up to the whole of my career. Steely Dan – Aja 2.