Posts from December 2010

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Board Form Concrete

December 18, 2010 | By Grant Kirkpatrick | 0 Comments | Categories: architecture

The search for integrity in the design and building process is paramount. Construction methods and materials are constantly analyzed for their honesty in both respects and, as such, the process of formed concrete as an exposed building material finds its way into much of what we do.

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The Genealogy of Style: A Lesson from Biology

December 2, 2010 | By Erik Evens | 0 Comments | Categories: architecture, lectures + teaching

The history of architectural style is a rich and intricate one, which has evolved over millennia, and is similar in many ways to natural history. One fruitful way to look at the evolution of architectural style through history is to compare it to biological evolution.  We have found this metaphor to be helpful in forming a conceptual basis for our broad design spectrum.


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USC School of Architecture Data Shop

Passionate alumni of the USC School of Architecture have pooled their efforts to start the funding and development process for this important venture.

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