Continuing documenting the construction progress for this accessory dwelling in the Oakland Hills, I paid a visit to this project again this month. Things have kind of slowed down. The city is taking their time reviewing the fire sprinkler permit application. And the folks at EBMUD (the water utility) are […]
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In this video I explain how I see our current situation and why I think the virus is here to stay. I also talk about why some people will be able to retreat to the country. I predict that this will mean an increase in vacation home sales – and […]
This video summarizes my architectural Creed. It is the foundation for all my work. The full version of my Creed can be found here. If this statement resonates with you and you are looking to start a project, maybe we could work together. Reach out to me via email at […]
One of the project’s in my studio is a new house in Benicia, California. It is a small, 800 square foot, 2 bedroom house. Follow me as I visit the site. Because of the shelter-in-place order, I haven’t been able to visit the site until recently. The builder has already […]
Continuing my video series about the architectural project process, here is video 4 in the series: What Is Design Development? Many clients want to rush through Design Development. There is the sense that we have to apply for the permit! But rushing this phase is a mistake. It is important […]
October is National Architecture Month, also known in some circles as Archtober. To commemorate the month, I am going to post a brief post every day of the month. You may have noticed that I have illustrated my Archtober posts with images that would fall into two broad categories: classical […]
I realize that the word “modern” is one fraught with emotion for many people. They think “modern” means either boring or expensive or self-indulgent. When I think of “modern”, I think of wonderful, light filled spaces that have a range of experiences and are full of color and texture and […]
Fastcompany.com recently posted about the Gethsemane Church in Seattle by the architects Olson Kundig. It is a thoroughly Modern building. For many, if you say “modern architecture”, the images in their minds are of cold, sterile and emotionless buildings. Yet this Modern church feels warm and comfortable. One of the […]