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The Finalists – 2017 Life of an Architect Playhouse Design Competition

Life of an Architect

While most of the judges are not architecturally trained, even they could spot a design that had scale issues. We both work at large architectural practices on international projects, but enjoy the challenge of designing small, community-based projects. I enjoy all kinds of architectural competitions, be it large or small.

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Architects and Chefs – Episode 0005

Life of an Architect

A connection between architecture and pastry making [8:30 mark] In 1815, French chef Marie-Antoine Carême wrote Le Pâtissier Royal Parisien Ou Traité Élémentaire de la Pâtisserie Ancienne Et Moderne Tome 1 which was a treatise that codified how architectural principles like drawing and planning could be applied in pastry.

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The BSB Cabin – A Trip to the Frozen North

Life of an Architect

Since he is currently going after his architectural license, he gets to add up some job site visit hours. Let me assure you that we get snow in Dallas, just not with regularity. It was made and shipped in from Idaho and for those of you who are really curious, this beam (including shipping) cost around $4,000. This is one.

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