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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

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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.
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“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. .
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#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
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@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

Architecture Is Fun - founded 04.01.1994 #PeterCut

Architecture Is Fun - founded 04.01.1994
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Architecture Is Fun - founded 04.01.1994 #CutOutDo

Architecture Is Fun - founded 04.01.1994
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Architecture Is Fun - founded 04.01.1994 #SharonCu

Architecture Is Fun - founded 04.01.1994
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#MakingEverydayLifeMoreFun
#architecture #architect

This @chicago_reader Coloring Book is the perfect

This @chicago_reader Coloring Book is the perfect antidote to the #StayAtHome Chicago blues. Get them while you can. ChicagoReader.com/coloringbook

Here’s our contribution to the @chicago_reader #

Here’s our contribution to the @chicago_reader #ColoringBook. Buy one (or more) to support independent journalism. #chicagoartists #StayAtHome ChicagoReader.com/coloringbook

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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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

#StayAtHome distractions #2 @heinz_baked_beans #r

#StayAtHome distractions #2 @heinz_baked_beans
#regularity
@heinz #57 #thanksmum #amillionhousewiveseveryday #pickupatinofbeansandsay #beansmeansheinz
#inmysketchbook #moleskine

#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

Got To Get You Into My Life #Valentine20 #thebeatl

Got To Get You Into My Life
#Valentine20
#thebeatlesrevolver
#inmysketchbook

Here, There And Everywhere #Valentine20 #thebeatle

Here, There And Everywhere
#Valentine20
#thebeatlesrevolver
#inmysketchbook

Love You To #Valentine20 #thebeatlesrevolver #in

Love You To
#Valentine20
#thebeatlesrevolver
#inmysketchbook

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

Yorkshire Boxing Day #inmysketxhbook @theyorkshire

Yorkshire Boxing Day
#inmysketxhbook @theyorkshirehotelharrogate @bettys #harrogate

Yorkshire pint. ‘Ey up! #inmysketchbook

Yorkshire pint. ‘Ey up!
#inmysketchbook

DC Christmastime, in my sketchbook

DC Christmastime, in my sketchbook

We are by the fire pit in my sketchbook

We are by the fire pit in my sketchbook

Cocktail hour, Edgar Kauffman Jr. style, in my ske

Cocktail hour, Edgar Kauffman Jr. style, in my sketchbook

No finer home, in my sketchbook

No finer home, in my sketchbook

Wright window, in my sketchbook

Wright window, in my sketchbook

Denver, in 60 seconds, in my sketchbook

Denver, in 60 seconds, in my sketchbook

Wexner Center in my sketchbook #deconstruction

Wexner Center in my sketchbook
#deconstruction

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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

FIT boxes. Cardio box. Box o flexibility. Muscular

FIT boxes. Cardio box. Box o flexibility. Muscular box. Weight, there's more. wellness #gym #play #moms #education ##playspace #fitness #spa #interiordesign #designforkids #architectureisfun #architectureforchildren @funarchitect #wellnesswednesday

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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