Life of an Architect

JANUARY 12, 2014

I am waiting for the day when I’ll have this conversation: Bob : Hi Mr. Client. Mr. Client : Coffee sounds terrific,that would be great. Mr. Client : What?! Mr. Client : Water. Can I offer you a water [ say yes, say yes, say yes ] or maybe some ( gulp ) … coffee? Bob : [crap!] I mean creme??

Architect 111

Architect Clients Client IT 111

SW Oregon Architect

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

Oregon first enacted reach codes for both residential and commercial construction in 2011, but these consisted of strictly optional sets of standards for energy conservation and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. As is all too evident to anyone paying attention, the climate crisis is escalating.

Commercial 194

Commercial Construction Construction Residential 194

Deezen

NOVEMBER 12, 2022

The brief was for a family home for our clients and their six children – as well as an increasing number of grandchildren – that would reflect their personalities and provide a lasting legacy for the family," project architect Andrew Ingham told Dezeen. "We The client's furniture pieces have been used as focal points. Client: Private.

Housing 131

Housing Clients Client Finishes 131

Life of an Architect

SEPTEMBER 25, 2013

This was a quick plan study that I prepared so that I could show the client how we could add another bedroom to this one area of the house. Since I will run copies of the sketches I make for the client, I like to use a red colored pencil to shade in the walls. or like that? or any additions to this?

Sketching 111

Sketching Architect Architecture Technique 111

Life of an Architect

FEBRUARY 12, 2014

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Architect 111

Architect Engineering Engineering Civil Engineering 111

Life of an Architect

JANUARY 26, 2014

I’ve found that over the years, I work best when working with my loved ones, that I treat them as an actual client, and I am their design professional. My husband has little opinion to act as my “Client” and set a direction, with the exception of wanting to keep a table in the center of the room.

Architect 98

Architect Design Sketching Clients 98

Life of an Architect

MAY 21, 2014

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Architect 90

Architect Architecture Sketching Site 90

Life of an Architect

SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

Show the client, and suggest they make a place outdoors where the caterer can put a tent for big events, before it’s too late. Does your firm pay for it, or is there something written in the contract with the client? link] Bob Borson The clients pay for them but we are judicious with the time we spend on them.

Architect 105

Architect Architecture Clients Client 105

Life of an Architect

JANUARY 29, 2014

The Bank of New York “We strive to be the acknowledged global leader and preferred partner in helping our clients succeed in the world’s rapidly evolving financial markets.” ” Great, glad to hear that they are helping their clients succeed. I bet I just covered 95% of every mission statement out there.

Architect 99

Architect Clients Client Firms 99

Life of an Architect

OCTOBER 9, 2013

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Architecture 111

Architecture Sketching Students Events 111

Life of an Architect

OCTOBER 1, 2013

For those people with that wonderous gift of Design, they have to communicate as well with the staff that makes the design real as much as they do with the client who is paying for that reality. All we need is a few good clients. Which takes dedication to craft, and keeping a current knowledge base. All we try to do is cover our cost.

IT 111

IT Architect Site Clients 111

Life of an Architect

NOVEMBER 5, 2013

I have a fourth category…panic. Therefore, anything you read on this site is not a substitute for actually working with me. Following my casual advice is at your own peril. if you want my undivided attention, I would recommend hiring me.

Architect 111

Architect Site Inspiration Deconstruction 111

Deezen

JANUARY 2, 2024

Closure "not entirely unexpected" Launched in 1986 by writer Jeremy Myerson, who is now professor emeritus at the Royal College of Art, the publication was the first weekly magazine in the UK aimed at designers and their clients.

Design 130

Design Industrial Clients Client 130

Life of an Architect

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

These photos are in chronological order starting December 1st, 2011 and include all sorts of things. Therefore, anything you read on this site is not a substitute for actually working with me. Following my casual advice is at your own peril. if you want my undivided attention, I would recommend hiring me.

Sketching 99

Sketching Architect IT Site 99

ArchiDiaries

JUNE 23, 2022

STHAPOTIK is a nationally recognized architectural firm providing award-winning design, construction and consulting services to discerning clients. “Responsive environments in architecture” – this is what we believe in and what we hope to make our clients feel through our excellent services.

Clients 85

Clients Client Firms Environment 85

Life of an Architect

NOVEMBER 10, 2013

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Art 102

Art Architect Photoshop Foundation 102

Life of an Architect

JUNE 3, 2014

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Architect 80

Architect Architecture Contractor Construction 80

Life of an Architect

OCTOBER 24, 2013

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Architect 73

Architect Architecture Site Clients 73

Life of an Architect

JUNE 22, 2014

I constantly find myself sketching just to understand ideas, forms, and various concepts and my firm looks to me a lot to prepare and execute sketch renderings for clients and projects. Now, my understanding of detailing is lacking a bit, but that is to be expected so most of my drawings tend to be more general.

Sketching 101

Sketching Architect Events Concept 101

Life of an Architect

MAY 25, 2014

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Architect 98

Architect Design Construction Construction 98

Deezen

MAY 13, 2023

The Mint List has renovated and extended an Edwardian house in north London "The clients had a leaning towards mid-century style but they didn't want that to overwhelm the scheme," The Mint List founder Camilla Kelly told Dezeen.

Home 145

Home Renovation Housing Clients 145

Life of an Architect

NOVEMBER 17, 2013

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Architecture 111

Architecture Sketching Inspiration Architect 111

Life of an Architect

MAY 21, 2014

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Architect 106

Architect Information Housing Home 106

Life of an Architect

JUNE 19, 2014

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Architect 83

Architect Architecture Site Construction 83

Life of an Architect

FEBRUARY 27, 2014

You will get to do just about everything sooner rather than later – attend client meetings, contribute to the design, prepare construction drawings, organize and process bidding and negotiating information, and go to job sites. I really enjoy the personal contact I have with my Clients/Owners, contractors and tradespeople.

Small Firm 109

Small Firm Architect Firms Architecture 109

Life of an Architect

DECEMBER 4, 2013

I generally tell my clients to use a non-abrasive liquid dish soap (like Dawn) and water only. I’ve had clients in the past that were INSISTENT on having them. At least the client was the one who left the coffee cup behind. Oil and highly pigmented liquids (i.e. Always use a neutral detergent to clean marble.

Architect 101

Architect Materials Clients Client 101

Deezen

MARCH 26, 2023

SDA has created the Floating House on the outskirts of Ho Chi Minh City Floating House is distinguished by its exposed concrete frame, designed to balance the client's desire for a feeling of openness to the site's lush gardens with the need for protection from the elements. The photography is by Hiroyuki Oki.

Housing 135

Housing Structural Engineering Engineering Engineering 135

Life of an Architect

NOVEMBER 20, 2013

Salmela Architect [2005] $32 and The Invisible Element of Place [2011] $32 Two books, really just one that presents and documents the highly personal work of this American architectural treasure. Carlo Scarpa [2013] $78 The newest and possibly best book on Scarpa by a gifted writer. Following my casual advice is at your own peril.

Architect 111

Architect Sketching IT Mining 111

Deezen

AUGUST 1, 2024

The clients were looking for a house where they could swim together, play with the grandchildren, cook for family and enjoy dinners at home" it continued. "We There are reading nooks for the owner's children OYO Architects is a studio based in Ghent and established in 2011 by Eddy Soete, Nigel Jooren, Veroniek Vanhaecke and Lies Willaert.

Interior 122

Interior Housing Roofing Utilities 122

Life of an Architect

JANUARY 19, 2014

I generally work on high-end residential properties and this is the brand that my clients select – repeatedly. There is actually some irony to this whole process because despite being very knowledgeable on these appliances, I rarely have to convince my clients to use them. from an former bartender and kitchen rat. Outstanding!

Architect 109

Architect Clients Client Housing 109

Life of an Architect

SEPTEMBER 12, 2013

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Interior 88

Interior Architect Design Site 88

Life of an Architect

SEPTEMBER 19, 2013

I’ll let Matthew take it from here and explain what’s in his bag - ••••• I’m off to Cardiff, Wales and Zurich, Switzerland to photograph two client projects. If I wasn’t shooting two client projects, I might just take this kit. Below is an overview of what photography gear I’ll bringing for my trip.

Architect 83

Architect Clients Client Students 83

Life of an Architect

MARCH 5, 2014

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IT 90

IT Building Architect Students 90

Life of an Architect

SEPTEMBER 6, 2013

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Architect 87

Architect Site Students Construction 87

Deezen

MARCH 2, 2024

With a growing workforce and a desire to rethink the layout, functionality and appearance of the office, a group of the studio's "next generation" of designers and strategists led an effort to redesign the interiors of the third floor.

Home 141

Home IT Renovation Firms 141

Life of an Architect

JUNE 29, 2014

This last week I was in Chicago for the American Institute of Architects National Convention – I arrived around 1:00am Wednesday morning (my first seminar was 6 hours later) and I left Sunday at 9:00am to drive to northern Wisconsin to meet with some new clients. The convention, as always, was great.

Architect 98

Architect IT Housing Schematic Design 98

SW Oregon Architect

JANUARY 2, 2022

I previously wrote about Peter Zumthor back in 2011 as part of my review of the book In Praise of Slowness by Carl Honoré. I indulged in some “me” time, which included leisurely reading the book Thinking Architecture by the Pritzker Prize-winning Swiss architect Peter Zumthor.

Architecture 212

Architecture Glass Construction Construction 212