“Architects are builders who theorize – articulate builders. ” -Mark Wigley

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“That real architecture is not, for all that, an arid combination of practicallity and utility, but remains art, that is, synthesis and expression.” — Sant’Elia

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Where does architecture end and urbanism begin?

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Typology is the study of buildings as species.   It exists in an ecosystem limited to architecture.

Moving Forward

August 2008 We’ve just wrapped up two great meetings concerning the Pet Lovers Wall and the coordination with related projects (the sculpture and the remodeling of the shelter.)  The first was a meeting at the city where everyone involved with all projects attended and the second was a meeting just with the project manager of [...]

brick mold v1.0

The first attempt at making a concrete brick mold was somewhat successful. We were able to make a brick but to get it out we had to destroy the mold. Were are currently designing a new mold that will be re-usable. It will be in two halves that will latch together when we pour the [...]

Pet Lovers Wall

preliminary design Here is a preliminary Pet Lovers Wall design in context. The flexible brick module will allow us to adapt the design while we build it on site. The base will be two brick courses wide with poured concrete filling the gap. This will provide stability for the upper portion of the wall while [...]

brick module

adobe or concrete? For the Pet Wall we are exploring brick (either adobe or concrete) as the primary module. After researching, debating, and talking with an expert in adobe construction we have decided that adobe would not be a reasonable material choice; concrete it is. An ideal brick module will sponsor a variety of curves [...]

Albuquerque Eastside Animal Shelter

Paula Higgins Pet Lovers Wall We are currently working on designing the “Paula Higgins Pet Lovers Wall” for the Albuquerque Eastside Animal Shelter. This is an incredible project, both for the tremendous design freedom and trust they have given us and because it benefits an exceptional cause. The wall will provide opportunities for pet-lovers to purchase [...]