ROADIES
Seven hours in a car with a co-worker can be daunting, Luckily, I like (most) everyone I work with. The thought of cruising down I-35 to Austin brings to mind several thoughts: catching up on sleep, listening to that “new” Vampire Weekend album, or feverishly finger-typing emails on my phone. Or maybe, just maybe…it’s an opportunity to chat with my driving buddy. This time out of the office can be a nice mental break from the day-to-day grind, forcing one to slow down. With the mass quantities of emails flying around the office, taking some time to have a casual chat about a particular project detail, a business development opportunity, or traveling office protocol can actually solve problems. Who knows…maybe talking can be more efficient than emailing.
POSTED BY: chrissano
SCARED OF COLOR
As designers, we tend to push boundaries…to experiment…to design in a way that inspires us. Often times it is hard to get the entire team behind such ideas – even when it is something as innocuous as a paint color. On a recent project, a vibrant paint color was chosen as an exterior accent, for an otherwise neutral color palette. The Client was courageous enough to “trust the Architect”, though weary of this particular color. Now constructed, the building takes on a personality it might not have had without such a bold color statement. Having a Client put his trust in an Architect is a victory worth celebrating!
POSTED BY: chrissano
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