Life of an Architect
MAY 15, 2016
This picture was taken to record the gap between the vertical sheathing on the exterior wall, and the horizontal decking that makes up the roof. If you are really observant, you know where I’m standing. This means we don’t have to carry a massive cantilevered load … always a financial win.
Life of an Architect
DECEMBER 10, 2014
What is it like to be an architectural intern? Let’s pretend that you’re an architectural intern … highly educated, extremely dedicated and yet – not an architect. In the end it seemed that all parties came to a solution that would allow for an outdoor deck and a proper air supply. Does it suck?
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The Perfect Bath
DECEMBER 11, 2013
(The other was the well-documented 1999 Kips Bay Showhouse). The black and white marble scheme establishes an urban, retro and graphic signature with shiny nickel trim and huge slabs installed from floor to ceiling that had to stand up against the original Beaux Arts architecture of the building.
Life of an Architect
JANUARY 28, 2019
I would like to go on the record, before I go any further, and tell you that this house is designed to within an inch of its life and the architectural drawings that Stern’s office prepared are substantial. This should be an interesting project to run through and document and I hope it has some interest to you as well.
Life of an Architect
SEPTEMBER 5, 2016
One of the very best ways to determine good architecture is the evaluation of how natural light is handled throughout the space it illuminates. To help set the tone for the importance of light, I thought I would prime you by presenting some of my favorite architectural quotes regarding natural light. Let there be light!
Life of an Architect
DECEMBER 18, 2013
His greeting might be: “Do as I say, and let me tell you a story about proper design and documentation process. Actually, these last two days are sort of a mad scramble to clear the decks prior to being off for the next two weeks! And oh yea, have a happy holiday!” Happy Holiday to you as well!
Life of an Architect
SEPTEMBER 3, 2014
In the above photo, I have jumped down into the crawl space to document a few things. I asked the contractor about why there were so many framers working on this one area and it’s because they were there to install the decking on the floor of the main house but had to wait on the city inspector to show up (he was running late).
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