Moved

29 Apr 2007 – 11:59
By adam | Posted in architecture, chicago | Also tagged | Comments (0)

The architemps experiment is over. I didn't really experience it the way it was meant to be experienced, i suppose. during 7 months with the agency, i spent 7 months with 1 firm, and 1 day at an interior design firm. Architemps really consider themselves better ...

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The Disturbed Grid

14 Apr 2007 – 9:51
By adam | Posted in architecture, Asides | Also tagged | Comments (2)


gorgeous photos of an unfinished building being demolished. columns and beams become sinews as the grid deforms. very sexy. via violet blue

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sketchy renders

14 Mar 2007 – 11:43
By adam | Posted in architecture, blogging | Also tagged | Comments (4)

A couple of weeks ago, my boss asked me for some examples of really cool rendering styles. I remembered seeing this really slick toon rendered row of houses somewhere in colorado. unfortunately, that's about all i remembered. which made the image terribly difficult to find. fortunately, ...

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personality

26 Feb 2007 – 9:51
By adam | Posted in architecture, Asides | Also tagged | Comments (0)

INTP: Architect's lack follow-through and this can isolate their ideas from practical examination. Their notions become over-intellectualized and too abstract to be of practical benefit.
do people really think this lowly of designers? ah well. i tested as ISTJ anyway. ...

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Milwaukee

12 Jan 2007 – 9:57
By adam | Posted in architecture, Asides | Also tagged | Comments (0)

best building review, evar:
The design's really not that bad. It's just a little Jennifer Lopez-esque. Nice and slender on top and then a BIG ass tacked onto the back.