Argyle Gardens is the first buildout of LISAH (Low Income Single Adult Housing), a dignified co-housing model designed to accommodate an optimum number of people to share community space and support. I feel that the simple design created a simple resolution to a complex design problem. https://holstarc.com/portfolio/argyle-gardens
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Great for her! I'm happy to hear that the younger generation is interested in architecture.
I would say the most critical skill is to draw, yes drawing by hand. It's imperative to be able to communicate visually quickly. Tell her to draw everyday, doesn't have to be perfect or sophisticated but have her draw and communicate what she drew. All the other stuff will fall into place naturally.
An architectural technician is a CAD drafter or someone who isn't licensed to practice architecture. An architect is a person who has gone through school, internship, and passed their exams to practice architecture.
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4. "can you name a few Black Architects that focus on Modern design" In response to Reply # 0
what inspires you?
I went to Falling Water when I was in HS and that house has stayed with me all my life.
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18. "What inspires me is designs" In response to Reply # 4
that integrate with it's context or the site in a harmless way. Fallingwater is good example of that. Frank Lloyd Wright has few buildings that are beautifully done including the Guggenheim museum in New York. Usually simple designs that create beautiful spaces inspire me.
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21. "See above for cities" In response to Reply # 7
I would say at this point no. The older generation of architects had to do "lettering" in which we had to practice day in and day out but now things are computerized so we don't do that as much now.
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legsdiamond Member since May 05th 2011 79560 posts
Tue Dec-08-20 10:03 AM
8. "l lived above an architect who owned the building on South St in Philly" In response to Reply # 5
Everyone who came to visit was impressed with my little studio apt because it was designed so simple, yet functional.
All 3 floors had unique designs.
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legsdiamond Member since May 05th 2011 79560 posts
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24. "damn that HS is nice af" In response to Reply # 20
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22. "One of the founding fathers of modern" In response to Reply # 9
Design. Unfortunately he isn't really taught in architecture school in the US. The US pushes Les Corbusier, Mies Van der Rohe, and Eero Saarinen and FLW. Great architect who doesn't get much credit.
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S,M,L,XL by Rem Koolhause Why Architecture Matters by Paul Goldberger Design like you give a damn by Yes is More by Bjarke Ingels Any Zaha Hadid books for inspiration Devil in the White City by Erik Larson - fun nonfiction read
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33. "RE: Any good architects on TV or movies?" In response to Reply # 11
I really haven't seen a good portrayal of an architect in media but there have been a few
Matthew Broderick The cable guy The dude from "How I met your mother" Tom Hanks in Sleepless in Seattle There is a horror film called the architect, which made me laugh more than anything.
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The start of my class we had about 5 by graduation time it was two. My other colleague actually didn't get his BArch but he did graduate. The funny thing is he's doing quite well with his own residential design firm.
I've done quite a few fancy school out here in the PNW. It's crazy to see the disparity between schools in well to do areas versus schools in minority areas.
Europe and Asia really value architects more than the US. Asia really demands for some projects to get a western white architect to be on their design projects.
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25. "what changes when you're licensed? " In response to Reply # 0
yo. I went to design school and most of the people I kicked it with were architecture students.
my alumni circle that I still talk to on the regular were all archi folks. it's been funny how its all worked out. some have moved on to other things but one of my buddies has been holding down the same job for over ten years with a small boutique firm.
dude has never gone on to get his license and its been a weird point with him. why go for it if he already has a job is the logic. if he were to do it, what would change for him?
But really you can do commercial projects in all areas. Most states allow people who aren't licensed to do residential projects up to a certain size. I will say once you're licensed the sky is the limit you can work on any project and market yourself as an architect.
For your friend, I agree if he has the job there doesn't seem like there is a reason to get licensed but what happens when he loses that job? I would highly recommend he becomes licensed, he doesn't have to use it but it's great to have and maintain so when he wants to move on, or pursue a job somewhere else, or he plans to take over for his boss it would be great to have.
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Why do you think we are still obsessed with architecture from the Victorian era to the 60s?
What are we not doing presently that keeps us from creating iconic architecture?
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Single buildings sure... but that design language/movement that builds neighborhoods? Ionno
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I'm assuming you're talking about that. Like it was mentioned there are other eras. I would say that was the golden era of architecture, there were classic iconic architects who controlled the whole process from the genesis of the design through construction through choosing the furniture. Since then architecture/architects have been getting diluted. The contractor actually has more power in terms of how things actually get built so there really isn't a strong design style. Also it's clean, simple with strong lines. So appeals to a majority of people. --------------------------------------- << Seattle by moonlight...
41. "There's an International Style home, built in the 60s, that I love." In response to Reply # 0
It's not on the market. Is there a way to possibly obtain the architectural blueprints, through the city perhaps, in an effort to recreate the home in a new build?
It's recently been renovated, very nicely, the original architect was Black, Lewis Giles Jr. This is the address: 4235 South Dakota Ave NE Washington, DC 20017
Some jurisdictions have done a great job of keeping plans and documents but most haven't especially from around that time. The best way especially if the architect is known or is still in business they might have records. It never hurts to ask, some will have a city records department or utilize the historical society to get more information. Unfortunately you will need to put in some work to get it but it will be worth it.
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It's a perfect house...the location--and that kind of hidden driveway to turn off of South Dakota--is probably why it didn't sell for double the price.
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54. "BIM is now. I've been using BIM software for the past 8 years on my resi..." In response to Reply # 46 Tue Jan-05-21 04:16 PM by FLUIDJ
projects (private side business) and the majority of the projects on my day job have a dedicated BIM specification and requirement for implementation in the design process and we're moving towards the GC's that are awarded the final construction contract to also have a dedicated BIM team through the construction phase.
BIM reminds me of the transition from pencil & paper design to CAD...it took DECADES before CAD became the norm.... and we're only at the tip of BIM becoming the norm...
For instance...when I interned with a small firm in college (1995 - 1999) the owner was super ANTI CAD....like...he'd get angry for even mentioning it. So I spent the majority of my time there doing drawings on velum with pencil & inking with rapidographs and then running blueprints...this was already considered to be a somewhat "old school" work flow even in the late 90s'.... mind you..I'd learned AutoCAD in HIGH SCHOOL...so it was kinda weird reverting back to drawing by hand...but I'm glad I did... Fast Forward to early 2000's and there were STILL major firms that only used AutoCAD as a "tool" in the process but not the primary way to execute a project.... Autodesk was already experimenting with parametric in their software and Revit was a small startup.... Fast Forward again....Autodesk buys Revit and starts ramping up BIM workflow along with a lot of other companies in the mix and forming what BIM is and should be...... Meanwhile...there are a LOT of firms JUST NOW...learning what BIM even is...
So with that said...if you're interested in BIM...now is the time to get on board....
It's still very rare in residential design though.... I think there's a TON of potential on the residential side...
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59. "RE: Read A Pattern Language. Any other bibles of architecture you'd reco..." In response to Reply # 55
S,M,L,XL by Rem Koolhause Why Architecture Matters by Paul Goldberger Design like you give a damn by Cameron Sinclair Yes is More by Bjarke Ingels Any Zaha Hadid books for inspiration Devil in the White City by Erik Larson - fun nonfiction read
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60. "Wow. Never expected to see that mentioned here." In response to Reply # 55 Sat Feb-06-21 09:32 PM by kajsidog
Not even sure how I came across A Pattern Language but it's an incredible undertaking by the authors. I think it took me a year to eventually read through.
Right now, LePen is good I'm really like BIC marker with a fine tip. It bleeds a bit but I love the look of the ink. And Uniball is good for sketching. --------------------------------------- << Seattle by moonlight...
68. "Building a semi-attached multigenerational home for my family and parent..." In response to Reply # 0 Thu Feb-11-21 11:11 AM by Cornbread
Any ideas on places to find cool designs for that type of build.
Will probably be a 4 bedroom 2 story house for my family with two master suites (1 on each floor - 1st floor space for in-laws) and a 2-bedroom single level spot for my parents.
I've seen one with two houses connected by a 3 car garage and hallway but have been looking for other options.
As my parents get older and want to be closer to me (and most importantly their grandchildren), this seems like the right move.
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