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A collection of thoughts on architecture, design, construction, our office, and everything in between.

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Jul 5, 2023

Test Fit Before You Sign!

Jul 5, 2023

Architectural space planning exists in many forms. What differentiates each type is the level of detail. The most common types of plans are…

Jul 5, 2023

May 31, 2023

AI in Architecture: Will We Be Replaced?

May 31, 2023

Whether it’s about chatbots like ChatGPT or AI-driven text-to-image models like Stable Diffusion, Midjourney or DALL-E, the world has been abuzz with discussions regarding the impact of artificial intelligence on art and design. No doubt, the main question on every artist and designer’s mind is…

May 31, 2023

Apr 23, 2023

Proactive Strategies to Minimize Delays in Project Management

Apr 23, 2023

Designing and constructing a project is a complex process that requires careful planning and execution to ensure timely completion. However, delays can occur for various reasons, impacting the project's timeline and…

Apr 23, 2023

Mar 15, 2023

How Much Space Do I Need?

Mar 15, 2023

The short answer: it depends. The long answer is that there is no single formula or chart that will automatically calculate how much space is required for your project. As such, before we even put pencil to paper…

Mar 15, 2023

Feb 1, 2023

Timing is Everything: When to Engage a Design Professional

Feb 1, 2023

Few things can feel as stressful as falling behind on your schedule, or worse yet, feeling like your project is in freefall with no end in sight. Engaging a design professional early on in a project’s life can…

Feb 1, 2023

Oct 21, 2022

Real-time Rendering: The Future of Architectural Visualization

Oct 21, 2022

As architects and designers, we are trained to be able to extrapolate 3-dimensional space from 2-dimensional drawings. However, when working with clients, plans, elevations, and sections are not enough…

Oct 21, 2022

Feb 16, 2022

The Architect: Conductor and Trombone Player

Feb 16, 2022

Clients who engage an architect for the first time are often (happily) surprised to experience that architects’ services go well beyond creating drawing packages for construction…

Feb 16, 2022

Jul 23, 2020

Cheap, Fast, or Good: You can pick two, but not all three!

Jul 23, 2020

One of our favourite project management proverbs goes like this: when executing a project, you can choose only two out of the following three outcomes: Cheap, Fast, or Good…

Jul 23, 2020

Jun 19, 2020

What does Amphora mean anyway?

Jun 19, 2020

A two-handled container from the ancient world, these vessels were generally utilitarian pieces for storing, transporting, and trading goods (usually wine) but could also take the form of meticulously crafted works of fine art…

Jun 19, 2020

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