Architect John Lautner's "Chemosphere" and "Mar Brisas" are two of his most iconic homes that he designed at different points in his career.
Read MoreArchitect John Lautner's "Chemosphere" and "Mar Brisas"
Architect John Lautner's Elrod & Hope Residences
Architect John Lautner, James Bond, and Bob Hope all come together in Palm Springs in the architecturally distinctive Elrod and Hope Residences.
Read MoreArchitect John Lautner's Silvertop and Rainbow Houses
Architect John Lautner's Reiner-Burchill home ("Silvertop") and Garcia home ("Rainbow") are two of his LA residences that feature in prominent movies.
Read MoreArchitect John Lautner's Sheats-Goldstein Residence
The Sheat's-Goldstein residence is one of the most iconic homes in the world. A recent photoshoot with Jennifer Lawrence is its latest media appearance.
Read MoreHoliday Gifts @ 500px
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Read MoreHow To Choose An Architectural Employer (part 4)
How To Choose An Architectural Employer (part 3)
Following up on my last post, here are a few more thoughts on choosing an architectural firm to work for.
Read MoreHow To Choose An Architectural Employer (part 2)
This is the continuation of my thoughts on how to choose an architectural firm in which to work at.
Read MoreHow To Choose An Architectural Employer
Occasionally, I get a question from a architectural graduate asking for my thoughts on choosing a firm. These are some of my thoughts on the matter.
Read MoreiMac Design Failure
in Design
In this post I find the 2013-14 edition of the venerable iMac to be somewhat less than desired.
Read MoreArt Wolfe’s Art Of Composition
Photographer Art Wolfe draws inspiration from a wide variety of sources and then applies to his photographs. His approach works for all creative fields.
Read MoreCultivating Your Strengths With Steve Vai
Guitarist Steve Vai explains how has found success by cultivating his strengths and disregarding his weaknesses.
Read MoreTuscan Stables At Ranch At The Canyons
This year's COBA Tour Of Homes afforded me the opportunity to get past the gate at Ranch At The Canyons.
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Robin Williams
In the vein of inspiration and creativity, I was hoping to get to this post eventually. I never thought that it would be under such sad circumstances.
Read MoreWTF with Marc Maron & Mike Myers
As you might have guessed from recent posts, I draw inspiration from various sources - some which at first glance might not be considered architectural.
Read MoreThe Sound Of Certain Chords
Putting together my previous post reminded me that while The Police were recording, Jools Holland interviewed Stewart's bandmates as well.
Read MoreOne Beat To The Right
Lessons about inspiration and the creative process from drummer Stewart Copeland.
Read MoreSteal Like An Artist
in Books, Inspiration
Occasionally I'm asked how it is that I do what I do. Specifically, "How do you create? How do you make something from nothing?"
Read MoreAn Architect's Education
I'm often asked what it is that architects do. This brief, three minute video answers those questions and clarifies others.
Read MoreHappy 4th Of July
in Inspiration
Happy 4th of July from the Deschutes County Fair and Expo Center in Redmond, OR.
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