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DIA Terminal Hotel

July 30, 2010 · 0 comments

in Architecture,Design,Published Articles

DIA unveiled the proposed terminal hotel and rail station yesterday.  I posted an article at Examiner.com.

Denver International Airport

I am absolutely in love with this design.  I have been a big fan of architect Santiago Calatrava, and this work is signature of his simple, elegant, and honest design.

Well done…

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Whitewashed Architecture

December 16, 2009 · 0 comments

in Design

Something I’ve noticed lately is the lack of color in modern buildings.  Its almost as if modern designers are paraphrasing Henry Ford, “you can choose any color you like, as long as it’s white.”

(Oomen Architecten)

(Oomen Architecten)

Take this home by Oomen Architecten.  I love the home and the design…its fantastic!  But, the interior is all white.

(Oomen Architecten)

(Oomen Architecten)

I don’t mean to pick on this one home because I have seen a number homes and commercial spaces in all white lately.  Architects dress in black, design in white, and are trying to be green.
  Why are we so afraid of color?

Now, I’m not the greatest at color, which is why I call my favorite color consultant when I want to step out of my comfort zone.

And, I’m curious, do these architects have children?

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AIA Colorado Hands Out Design Awards

October 19, 2009

The American Institute of Architects (AIA), Colorado, recognized its 2009 architectural design, honor and president’s awards recipients during a ceremony on Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Keystone Resort and Conference Center (Keystone, Colo.).  The following architectural design awards were selected from 120 entries submitted by Colorado architects who are members of AIA Colorado.  These were [...]

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AIA Colorado Hands Out Honor Awards

September 14, 2009

The American Institute of Architects (AIA), Denver chapter, recognized its 2009 architectural design, honor and president’s awards recipients during a ceremony on Sept. 11, at The Pepsi Center. The following architectural design awards were selected from 66 entries submitted by members of AIA Denver and judged by a jury of architects and design experts from [...]

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Building Brand

September 11, 2009

Branding.  Usually it’s thought of as a marketing scheme, something you see on TV or in a magazine.  But branding goes beyond advertising.  Good branding will extend into all facets of a company or group to establish consistency in expectation or experience of their customers Architecture can be influenced a company’s branding or product, sometimes [...]

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Wonderful Design Work

December 15, 2008

I love this guy’s work… Centre Sky Architecture There is so much attention to detail, such a unique perspective. The design reveals and respects craftsmanship. True architecture in that the buildings belong TO (not just on) the site. I could look at it all day…

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