architecture

"Architecture or Revolution...Revolution can be avoided..."
Le Corbusier

I always liked that quote, especially when I was in school...

Over the past several years, I had gotten away from the thinking behind
that quote given the demanding aspects of executing complex,
process-driven engineering projects.

However, I have come to the conclusion that I need to get back to the
basic idea...the demand for Architecture...and designs that respond to the
demand...originate with the Architect...

Defining Architecture...

Making Order out of Chaos...

The undifferentiated world does not suit our purposes...We create
structures to give purpose to space...the differentiation can result in most
anything...a cathedral, or a bicycle shed...If they are done nicely, I have
no problem with either, Mr. Pevsner aside....

Within these spaces, we work to achieve our goals, however mundane or
glorious they may be...

Order is the proper response to a need, Mr. Kahn aside...

I. K. Brunel- I had a great conversation the other day with
Tom Bathgate of PWI Engineering (www.pwius.com) about architecture
and engineering and he introduced me to Isambard Kingdom Brunel...

This will give me something to do in my spare time...

Design Dreams...I have always wanted to design a bridge and a
skyscraper...

The bridge makes me think of Beaux Arts design a la Wagner...
and Philadelphia's past ties to the Beaux Arts design style...

The skyscraper?... there is a great challenge in trying to throw a building
up at a significant height...at least I think so...I've always had this one idea
for a design that I just haven't managed to get onto paper yet...I'll keep
trying...not for any real reason...just to keep trying...

Process Architecture...I have often been asked if I consider myself a
"Process Architect"...and I have struggled to explain that as an architect I
consider designing to accommodate Process a basic requirement for
complex project types...blah, blah, blah....and so on...

Looking back, what I meant to say, is...

"Yes, I consider myself a Process Architect...
I also consider myself an Execution/ Production Architect...
I am also a Project Engineer...
I manage Project teams...
I am a Civil/ Structural Engineer...
and I do Proposal Work...
and Sales...
and Marketing...
and...

If you want to hire me as a Process Architect, that's OK with me..."