How do you layout a page for an architectural set? This idea, in previous years, was not something I gave much thought to. I (evidently) had been lucky enough to intern at some places with both high/quality standards and templates set up and...
As I was talking to an architect friend about layout options for the full bath, she was asking all sorts of questions about what was around it and the general layout of the spaces. It was then I realized that, despite all my efforts in taking...
As most of you who read this (all 2 of you, thanks!) know, I just closed on a house. I know you want to see it and hear details. Believe me, I’m excited to share them. It will slowly be shown as I work on it, but today I’m focusing on...
As an (aspiring) architect, I think everything deserves to be designed well. Sadly, bottom line (read: bottom dollar) typically trends towards high function, low frill…and low cost. But at what expense? Obviously these two examples...
Since the last post was rather wordy, I thought I’d follow up with some pictures that tell the story of convention. The digs Airbnb hooked me up with a place to stay after my original host canceled last minute. Needless to say their...
This can be summed up in one phrase. Mind = blown. I was hoping to get to this post right after I returned from convention. I came back exhausted and yet invigorated – but soon lost this write-up as a priority when things like starting a...
Back in September, we were contacted to do our second set of house plans. The client had some general ideas from looking at a variety of sources, but wanted pieces of each option while still being budget conscious. We dove into the project...
A study of a typical small California Bungalow, circa 1939. The existing home has 2 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom, kitchen and living room, with a detached 1 car garage, total living space is a sparse 712 SF. Property has access from street to back...
I recently created a model for my masters thesis in architecture. The image below is of the finished product. You can find process images here.