Archive for October, 2006

What is an Artist (or Architect)?

I know that this blog is billed somewhat as a critique of architecture and specifically that of residential planning and design. However, an article appeared in the last issue of Architecture MN that I want to comment on. The title of the article is “Is and Architect an Artist?” by Mike Reed.

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Great Design Just Happens!

Some great design just happens!

In design school, I once had a professor say that “designers make great use out of accidents.” Hard to believe that you are hearing a designer say this, but some of the greatest things I have ever seen weren’t planned by anyone. They just happened. Some of my [...]