After initially resisting, I’ve finally relented and created an account over at houzz.com.
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Boutique Style Firm vs. Full-Service Firm
Frequently Asked Questions: What is the difference between a boutique style firm and a full service firm?
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in Inspiration
Today I took the plunge and got myself an account at 500px.
Read MoreQuadracci Pavilion, Milwaukee Art Museum, Wisconsin
in Architects, Movie Location, Museum, Travel
In 2004, while on vacation in the Chicago area, I took a day trip to Milwaukee to visit the Milwaukee Art Museum's Quadracci Pavilion.
Read MoreManzanar
A visit the Mazanar National Historic Site in California's Owens Valley reveals a side of World War II that many Americans might not be aware of.
Read MoreA Place Called Honouliuli
The Honouliuli Internment Camp and associated World War II internment sites in Hawai'i and the national park system.
Read MoreMoisture Vaporators?
How about a real life moisture vaporator? An Italian architecture firm has created a real-life version of the Star Wars prop that actually works.
Read MoreReturn to Tunisia?
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the forthcoming STAR WARS film will may return to Tunisia.
Read MoreThe Power Of The Tourist Dollar (or Dinar)
A quick update to the post I made a few days ago, has Tunisia announcing plans to restore the Star Wars Mos Epsa set.
Read MoreThe Big Dig
It appears that a group has been formed to do battle against the dune that is overtaking the STAR WARS movie set in southern Tunisia.
Read MoreStar Wars Canyon
in Movie Location, Travel
You won't find it listed on any map, but "Star Wars Canyon" - the informal name of a small canyon in Tunisia - has hosted a number of famous films.
Read MoreMost Remote Mos Espa
Of all the Star Wars locations I visited in Tunisia, the most difficult for me get to was the area used for Mos Espa in EPISODE I - THE PHANTOM MENACE.
Read MoreAn Igloo In The Sahara
Star Wars in Tunisia - Tozeur, Nefta, La Grande Dune, the Chott El D'Jerid, and the Lars Homestead.
Read MoreHeros and Myths
As this is a holiday week, I thought I'd take a break from the galaxy far, far away to post some answers a few more questions I've received.
Read MoreA Night At Luke Skywalker's House
One of the most iconic real world Star Wars locations I visited in Tunisia was the subterranean village of Matmata - specifically the Hotel Sidi Driss.
Read MoreOn to Tatooine
I spent October 21, 2000 exploring Star Wars filming locations on the Tunisian island of D'Jerba and the mainland town of Medenine.
Read MoreA long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away....
Mom's tone was incredulous, but ever since the day I turned seven, I had wanted to go to Tunisia.
Read MoreFrequently Asked Questions - Architects vs. Designers (part 2)
A few more questions regarding the differences between architects and designers.
Read MoreFrequently Asked Questions - Architects vs. Designers
I've had a few questions recently asking about architects and designers. Here are a few of the ones I get the most.
Read MoreThe Best Of The Rest
With a little more time and pre-trip knowledge, I could have visited a further dozen Roman amphitheatres.
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