Maybe Modernism is More –
Maybe Modernism is More – I recently went on vacation to a small hamlet in the south of France called Esparon. During the “off-season,” it boasts a population of 15 which swells to a daunting 45 during...
View ArticleA History of Western Architecture
I am delighted and very honored to announce that I am featured in the 5th edition of David Watkin’s A History of Western Architecture. And how did they know 691 was my favorite number?
View ArticlePhenomenal, Phenomenal
Now, it takes a lot to make get me walk down a 12” wide corridor as I am really claustrophobic. Usually it’s a very dry, very strong martini. In this case, however, I did it for art (how many times...
View ArticleThe phenomena of signature buildings without a signature.
New Year, same blog and more complaining! Maybe when you get old, you just get cranky and think everything is worse than before and it isn’t! Maybe one day I will look back at this rant and realize I...
View ArticleHercule Poirot and Modernism
So who says you can’t learn something from TV? I have been continuing my marathon of “Poirot” episodes and movies. I can’t seem to resist the weird Belgian detective of Agatha Christie fame. But, in my...
View ArticleWhen More is Really Less
The tendency in architecture these days is to go bombastic: think big hair beehives in the 60’s, not to be missed, in your face, flashy and maybe a little tacky….and all under the guise of modernity....
View ArticlePalm Springs: Modernism and Democracy
While I am a tried-and-true Northern Californian, my work often brings me to Los Angeles and the neighboring areas. And well, as an architect, I can’t help but notice what’s around me. Modern...
View ArticleThe Idea of Excellence
In the last two years, I have begun a newfound obsession. A something ignited within me and I am now a basketball fan. A big basketball fan. Games had been in the background of the home I share with my...
View ArticleMidcentury modernism a midcentury later.
Midcentury Modernism. Is it in? Out? I’m thinking a little of both. When Target introduced their Project 62 line, I knew the cat was out of the bag (more like the shag was out of the bag!). At least...
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