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Cover story in @contractmag eighteen years ago. T Cover story in @contractmag eighteen years ago. Thank you Contract magazine for your incredible work and history.
July 2002 issue of @contractmag featured our op-ed July 2002 issue of @contractmag featured our op-ed “Don’t Be Childish” Thank you to Contract magazine for your amazing coverage of the design industry over the years.
July 2002 issue of @contractmag featured our op-ed July 2002 issue of @contractmag featured our op-ed “Don’t Be Childish” Thank you to Contract magazine for your amazing coverage of the design industry over the years.
“ If architects are meant to “design a better “ If architects are meant to “design a better world,” they may or may not be succeeding, depending on your perspective...” Peter’s blog “Design is Disruption” live on NeoConnect now. Link in bio. . . . . #NeoCon2020 #NeoConnect2020 @funarchitect @aianational @aiachicago #BlueprintForBetter #MoveMountains #DesignIsDisruption
“Architects must embrace divergent voices and di “Architects must embrace divergent voices and disruptive ideas, and in doing so, create spaces for fairness and justice to exist, unfettered....” Peter’s blog “Design is Disruption” live on NeoConnect now. Link in bio. . . . . #NeoCon2020 #NeoConnect2020 @funarchitect @aianational @aiachicago @aiasorg @aia_illinois @nomanational #BlueprintForBetter #MoveMountains
“architects of privilege, no matter where they l “architects of privilege, no matter where they live and work, must be ready to move mountains...” Peter’s blog “Design is Disruption” live on NeoConnect now. Link in bio . . . . #NeoCon2020 #NeoConnect2020 @funarchitect @aianational @aiachicago @aiasorg @aia_illinois @nomanational #BlueprintForBetter #MoveMountains
Marta Wojcik of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Westcott Ho Marta Wojcik of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Westcott House asked me to read this fantastic story about an alter ego of mine. Watch out for sneakers and low flying underpants! Check it out on our IGTV!
Good gracious, Ignacious! Find Iggy Peck at your l Good gracious, Ignacious! Find Iggy Peck at your local bookstore for curbside pickup!
We know going to the doctor can be a bit frighteni We know going to the doctor can be a bit frightening right now... #architectureisfun #designforkids #archdaily #futuredoctor #littleandbrave #pediatrics #wellnesswarrior #chicagoland #healthcareprofessional #clinic #clinician #nurselife #chicago #nursesofinstagram #aiachicago #doctorsofinstagram #doctorlife #washyourhands #stayhome #socialdistancing #oneworld #sustainabledesign #recycled #environmentallyfriendly #istayhomefor #architecturedesign #viewfromhere #architecturelovers #healthcareworkers #healthcareforall
Join us in an enormous round of 👏 for ALL healt Join us in an enormous round of 👏 for ALL healthcare workers and emergency services around the world. #architectureisfun #designforkids #archdaily #futuredoctor #littleandbrave #pediatrics #wellnesswarrior #chicagoland #healthcareprofessional #clinic #clinician #nurselife #chicago #nursesofinstagram #aiachicago #doctorsofinstagram #doctorlife #washyourhands #stayhome #socialdistancing #oneworld #sustainabledesign #recycled #environmentallyfriendly #istayhomefor #architecturedesign #viewfromhere #architecturelovers #healthcareworkers #healthcareforall
We’ve been learning so much during this quaranti We’ve been learning so much during this quarantine about new materials and smarter design for health practices of all kinds. There are so many new fabrics and surfaces that are built for sustainability, are easily sanitized, and are good for the environment! #architectureisfun #designforkids #archdaily #futuredoctor #littleandbrave #pediatrics #wellnesswarrior #chicagoland #healthcareprofessional #clinic #clinician #nurselife #chicago #nursesofinstagram #aiachicago #doctorsofinstagram #doctorlife #washyourhands #stayhome #socialdistancing #oneworld #sustainabledesign #recycled #environmentallyfriendly #istayhomefor #architecturedesign #viewfromhere #architecturelovers #healthcareworkers #healthcareforall
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The @chicago_reader has called on artists to creat The @chicago_reader has called on artists to create a coloring book to support independent journalism. It’s available now. #StayAtHome #chicagoartists
We’re learning a lot about our bodies and how th We’re learning a lot about our bodies and how they work to keep us healthy during this worldwide pandemic...
When it is safe to visit our favorite museums with When it is safe to visit our favorite museums with our families and friends again, we can learn about better health practices together at places like the Mid-Michigan Children’s Museum!
We can’t wait to help inspire the next generatio We can’t wait to help inspire the next generations of doctors and health workers soon!
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Your Everyday Dish. 1989 flashback to @weitzman_sc Your Everyday Dish. 1989 flashback to @weitzman_school #landscapearchitecture class with the great Pliny Fisk #inmysketchbook @uofpenn #upenn90 #metabolicdesign
Your Metabolic Dish. 1989 flashback to @weitzman_s Your Metabolic Dish. 1989 flashback to @weitzman_school #landscapearchitecture class with the great Pliny Fisk #inmysketchbook @uofpenn #upenn90 #metabolicdesign
Metabolic Man. 1989 flashback to @weitzman_school Metabolic Man. 1989 flashback to @weitzman_school #landscapearchitecture class with the great Pliny Fisk #inmysketchbook @uofpenn #upenn90 #metabolicdesign
An Architecture Is Fun chronology of influence 1 o An Architecture Is Fun chronology of influence 1 of 3 #ColoringBook #inmysketchbook ~ Brimham Rocks, Yorkshire, England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 ~ Occaney Farm, Copgrove, England ~ Porta Pia, Roma, Italy 🇮🇹 ~ White Horse Tavern, Newport RI 🇺🇸
An Architecture Is Fun chronology of influence 2 o An Architecture Is Fun chronology of influence 2 of 3 #ColoringBook #inmysketchbook ~ The Arches, Newcastle University, England ~ Saturn V Rocket, Cape Canaveral FL ~ John Hancock Tower, Chicago IL ~ Welcome Sign, Las Vegas NV ~ Franklin Court, Philadelphia PA
An Architecture Is Fun chronology of influence 3 o An Architecture Is Fun chronology of influence 3 of 3 #ColoringBook #inmysketchbook ~ Rowes Wharf, Boston MA
An Architecture Is Fun chronology 1 of 3 #Coloring An Architecture Is Fun chronology 1 of 3 #ColoringBook #inmysketchbook ~ Big Furry Dog Burger King, Allentown PA ~ Exploration Station, Bourbonnais IL
An Architecture Is Fun chronology 2 of 3 #Coloring An Architecture Is Fun chronology 2 of 3 #ColoringBook #inmysketchbook ~ Bonner Farm, Lindenhurst IL ~ DuPage Children’s Museum, Naperville IL ~ Mid Michigan Children’s Museum, Saginaw MI ~ Pritzker Family Children’s Zoo, Chicago IL
An Architecture Is Fun chronology 3 of 3 #Coloring An Architecture Is Fun chronology 3 of 3 #ColoringBook #inmysketchbook ~ Ronald McDonald House, Oak Lawn IL ~ Young At Art Museum, Davie FL ~ St Chrysostom’s Day School, Chicago IL
No one outside #Groupboard sketch #03 #Inmysketchb No one outside #Groupboard sketch #03 #Inmysketchbook #digitaledition
No one outside #Groupboard sketch #02 #inmysketchb No one outside #Groupboard sketch #02 #inmysketchbook #digitaledition
No one outside. #Groupboard sketch #01 #inmysketc No one outside. #Groupboard sketch #01 #inmysketchbook #digitaledition
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#StayAtHome distractions #1 @guinness is good for #StayAtHome distractions #1 @guinness is good for you #inmysketchbook #guinnessbeer #guinness @guinnessus @moleskine
Letting the good times roll #inmysketchbook Letting the good times roll #inmysketchbook
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Old fashioned time. #inmysketchbook Old fashioned time. #inmysketchbook
AIA Board ritual is early morning walk and tea/cof AIA Board ritual is early morning walk and tea/coffee with colleagues @britt_aia @jasmera_arch @timothyhawk Today was a good one, #inmysketchbook #Baltimore #moleskinesketchbook @babysonfirecafe
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Are these real or imagined woods? Go. Climb. Girls Are these real or imagined woods? Go. Climb. Girls can do it! 25 feet high. At home in the woods #architectureforchildren #architectureisfun #zoo #interiordesign #climber #nature #play @funarchitect @funfinders @lincolnparkzoo
All girls climb! Nestled in the tree canopy 25 fee All girls climb! Nestled in the tree canopy 25 feet high. At home in the woods #architectureforchildren #architectureisfun #zoo #interiordesign #climber #nature #play @funarchitect @funfinders @lincolnparkzoo
Tree canopies are home to girls who climb high. #p Tree canopies are home to girls who climb high. #play #nature #climber ##interiordesign #zoo #architectureisfun #Girls who climb. #play #nature #climber ##interiordesign #zoo #architectureisfun #architectureforchildren @funarchitect @lincolnparkzoo @funarchitect @lincolnparkzoo
Girls who climb. girls can. #play #nature #climber Girls who climb. girls can. #play #nature #climber ##interiordesign #zoo #architectureisfun #architectureforchildren @funarchitect @lincolnparkzoo
Girls who climb. #play #nature #climber ##interior Girls who climb. #play #nature #climber ##interiordesign #zoo #architectureisfun #architectureforchildren @funarchitect @lincolnparkzoo
A #treehouse that helps make a 16 bedroom house fe A #treehouse that helps make a 16 bedroom house feel like home for anxious families of sick children. #architecture #architectureisfun #ilookup #designforkids @funarchitect #designmatters #pediatrics #wellnesswednesday #wellness #healthcare
A #treehouse that helps make a 16 bedroom house fe A #treehouse that helps make a 16 bedroom house feel like home for anxious families of sick children. #architecture #architectureisfun #ilookup #designforkids @funarchitect #designmatters #pediatrics #wellnesswednesday #wellness #healthcare
A #treehouse that helps make a 16 bedroom house fe A #treehouse that helps make a 16 bedroom house feel like home for anxious families of sick children. #architecture #architectureisfun #ilookup #designforkids @funarchitect #designmatters #pediatrics #wellnesswednesday #wellness #healthcare
A #treehouse for refuge and respite for the #house A #treehouse for refuge and respite for the #house in the woods. #architecture #architectureisfun #ilookup #designforkids @funarchitect #wellness #wellnesswednesday #pediatrics
Playful #treehouse for refuge and respite. A symbo Playful #treehouse for refuge and respite. A symbol of home. #architecture #architectureisfun #ilookup #designforkids @funarchitect #wellnesswednesday #wellness #pediatrics
What kind of floors do you design? Have more #fun. What kind of floors do you design? Have more #fun. #flooring #coolcarpet #interiordesign #designmatters #architectureisfun @funarchitect #ASID #interiordesign @forboflooring @forboflooringNA
See what happens when @funarchitect is let loose w See what happens when @funarchitect is let loose with water jet cutting. #flooring #coolcarpet #interiordesign #designmatters #architectureisfun #interiordesign #interiorinspiration @forboflooring @forboflooringNA
Even #unionjack as fuzzy floors. Kudos to @Forbofl Even #unionjack as fuzzy floors. Kudos to @Forboflooring for letting us experiment. #flooring #coolcarpet #interiordesign #designmatters #architectureisfun @funarchitect #interiordesign #interiorinspiration @forboflooring @forboflooringNA @forboflooringuk
#skulls as fuzzy floors. Kudos to @Forboflooring f #skulls as fuzzy floors. Kudos to @Forboflooring for letting us experiment. #flooring #coolcarpet #interiordesign #designmatters #architectureisfun @funarchitect #interiordesign #interiorinspiration @forboflooring @forboooringuk
Big Red Doors as fuzzy floors. Kudos to @Forbofloo Big Red Doors as fuzzy floors. Kudos to @Forboflooring for letting us experiment. #flooring #coolcarpet #interiordesign #designmatters #architectureisfun @funarchitect #interiordesign #interiorinspiration
FIT boxes. Cardio box. Box o flexibility. Muscular FIT boxes. Cardio box. Box o flexibility. Muscular box. Weight, there's more. FIT is an outreach program in boxes. #gym #play #moms #education ##playspace #fitness #spa #interiordesign #designforkids #architectureisfun #architectureforchildren @funarchitect #wellnesswednesday
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Stretch. Boys at the barre. FIT boxes. #wellness # Stretch. Boys at the barre. FIT boxes. #wellness #gym #play #moms #education ##playspace #fitness #spa #interiordesign #designforkids #architectureisfun #architectureforchildren @funarchitect #wellnesswednesday
Everyday fitness from cooking up a storm. FIT boxe Everyday fitness from cooking up a storm. FIT boxes. #wellness #gym #play #moms #education ##playspace #fitness #spa #interiordesign #designforkids #architectureisfun #architectureforchildren @funarchitect #wellnesswednesday
Everyday fitness from everyday heroes. FIT boxes. Everyday fitness from everyday heroes. FIT boxes. #wellness #gym #play #moms #education ##playspace #fitness #spa #interiordesign #designforkids #architectureisfun #architectureforchildren @funarchitect
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