Historic Building Renovations Require Constraint
My son and I went to a flea market this weekend. It was ton of fun as there was a large variety of stuff. New mixed in with the old. Of course my son and I had to hit all the toy booths. One of the coolest things we saw was this large Millennium Falcon […]
Ten reasons I fly fish
I am going off subject with this post. No architecture, no business, although this list will reflect my passion for place. I went fly fishing awhile back with my father. When I was talking with my wife about going, her look of surprise was understandable and her question was valid: “But you don’t fish?” So […]
Dream it, build it, live it
Deciding to take that next step and transitioning into a space of your own (whether you’re a first-timer or an old pro) is a big decision. The majority of my clients will only do one, maybe two building projects in their lives. If you are one of those — or know someone who is ready […]
Partnering to make your project better
What happens when success or failure directly affects you? It is easy to draw a line but to feel ownership of that line? What if that line directly related to your success? Would you not take more care and thought in how you draw that line? You would ask questions and understand the value of […]
Trust is to be earned
It takes extra effort to earn trust. And I like to believe the best in mankind and to believe we are all trustworthy. Unfortunately, in today’s world there is so much rhetoric and “washing” going on that it is hard to know which statements are accurate and how they impact you. Is a diet cookie […]
“Why”, what do you mean by that?
It is so often asked and yet so seldom understood. To simply ask “why” does not go deep enough into what brought a person to their conclusion. It doesn’t get to the underlying thought process. That’s because; concepts are limited to one’s experience and preconceived notions. Each team member brings an area of expertise to […]