The Architecture of Change: R/UDAT

“Change is inevitable. Growth is Optional.” I don’t know who said the above quote, but they obviously don’t live in Bozeman, Montana. Where growth is inevitable, and change is not wanted. My wife and I recently attended a local neighborhood workshop that brought in a team of architects from the R/UDAT program to envision the … continue reading →

What Style Do You Build In?

Upon graduating from architecture school I was often asked, “What style do you build in?” Sure, there are hundreds of different architectural styles – but this question always left me a stunned. At the time I would’ve probably said Progressive. Because out of school you are tapped into the zeitgeist of digital fabrication, 3D-printing, and … continue reading →

The Wheel Has Fallen Off the Banking Industries’ Marbled Currency

The stagecoach symbolizes Wells Fargo’s humble beginnings and small town appeal. And to fully embody this idyllic image – they will place the stagecoach inside their marbled 2-story lobby and wax it every month. If you’ve watched the news lately, or left your basement lair, there have been several divisive conversations happening in this country. … continue reading →

Back to the Cartography Board

#ArchiTalks is a monthly series where 50 wanna-be bloggers, and Bob Borson, all write on the same topic on the same day. I always get excited for the next month’s topic, as each topic becomes an invigorating creativity problem. I consistently want to relate the topic to the benefits of architecture or design, and I … continue reading →