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Comment on Design 101: Embracing the Recliner by Kimberly Reuther by Cary Baumann

Cary Baumann — Sun, 02 Sep 2012 19:30:16 +0000

Please don’t use the “R” word ever, ever again! Not to be a snoot but if a piece of furniture has to be “concealed” it probably shouldn’t be in the space. That is why one day God made the Eames Chair with it’s amazing ottoman, on another day the Barcelona Chair and it’s amazing ottoman, The Morris Chair,even the Adirondack Chair has the perfect ottoman and my very favorite the Bergere Chair and Ottoman and then He rested for two days knowing that you can set a pizza box and other snacks on an ottoman. Do that on the “R” word- DISASTER!

Comment on February “speakeasy” at Cyrano’s by March “speakeasy” at Herbie’s Vintage 72 | designspeak

March “speakeasy” at Herbie’s Vintage 72 | designspeak — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 03:11:12 +0000

[...] group of new and returning faces join us for a fun evening of networking. Last month’s event at Cyrano’s was so successful at interaction that we had to come up with something to follow [...]

Comment on THE HAND, THE MIND, and THE MONEY by Derek Maschek

Derek Maschek — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 14:42:27 +0000

Thanks for your thoughtful response, and you successfully “read between the lines” to the larger society parallels. Smarter people than I have written and could write much more in depth, and draw more nuanced conclusions. Point is, through neglect or laziness or just getting carried along with “the times”, architects lost a respected place in society that has cost us all dearly, professionals and the public alike. I’d like to start a discussion on getting it back. In my opinion that involves us getting dirty and playing in the sandbox together again. As best I can tell, the plurality of professionals WANT to, but modern professional life (and insurance) says to stay at your desk and be a specialist. Let developers develop, builders build, and architects design and document. This compartmentalization is killing us. In part, this is why Design-Build is growing so rapidly, as it at least has the appearance of the collaboration.

Comment on THE HAND, THE MIND, and THE MONEY by Lisa J. Reed

Lisa J. Reed — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 16:00:18 +0000

Derek,
You lost me at “this has been grossly simplified” because I could read this six more times before I totally grasp all of the implications of your opinion! I found it challenging and thoughtful.
My scattershot reactions are as follows:
1. I definitely miss the emphasis once placed on craft in architecture.
2. But I was educated to love Modern Architecture. I’m conflicted.
3. The Industrial Revolution can also be blamed for the huge and almost certainly negative impact on the way we eat. In the name of progress we began to eat overprocessed, not fresh, shipped from halfway across the planet “foods” instead of those grown or raised in our own back yards.
4. Great job, Industrial Revolution, you ruined all three of the basic human needs – food, water, shelter. (sarcasm font)
5. The world lacks great thinkers.
6. I think you nailed it here, actually: “bad buildings and purely functional buildings have always been around, typically far outnumbering their higher quality relatives.” I would love to see a showcase of high-quality Modern buildings with a discussion about the differences between them and their soulless offspring.
Thanks for the thought provocation!

Comment on From White Box to WOW by Kimberly Reuther by Danielle

Danielle — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 23:56:26 +0000

I love the lower shelf feature in the bedroom! this is actually the perfect solution for my hubby’s NHL themed bedroom. This will allow me to paint the scary bright 3rd accent colour nicely boxed in under the shelf. Such an excellent and easy idea, thanks!!!

Comment on FEES; WHAT YOU GET FOR YOUR MONEY (YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR) by Derek Maschek

Derek Maschek — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 19:47:06 +0000

Renee, thanks for responding. If you don’t mind me asking, I’m really curious if you are a young professional or somebody outside the profession that is just curious how we handled the fee side?

Comment on FEES; WHAT YOU GET FOR YOUR MONEY (YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR) by Renee Flanders

Renee Flanders — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 17:12:26 +0000

Derek,

Thank you for a very clear and concise overview of a complicated subject.

Comment on spotted: reclaimed wonders by rebecca shell by Anna

Anna — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 20:58:31 +0000

Love it all!!!! So happy for you guys! The design of the website is really pretty.

Comment on leaderspeak: is your check engine light on? by nicholas kreitler by Kimberly

Kimberly — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:46:25 +0000

Great article Nick!! I completely agree but couldn’t have said it so eloquently!

Comment on great clients = great projects by derek maschek by Jim Lammers

Jim Lammers — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:50:36 +0000

Excellent article, a very enjoyable read. I am also a fan of Fallingwater as an example of something beautiful and well integrated.

Often it is the most trusting client that gets the best value out of the project, since all the $ end up in the finished project rather than a million revisions. As long as their desires and ideas are clear at the start it works out well.