architect. musician. image bearer. occasional writer. associate @unionstudioarch in Philly. he/him. 🏳️🌈
Philadelphia, PA
Joined December 2011
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when the undertow feels strong,
refuse to let despair consume;
a tide of justice, mercy, beauty, peace,
rises by our determination.
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The ICAA Announces Union Studio Architecture & Community Design as the 2023 Recipient of the Gindroz Award for Excellence in Affordable Housing classicist.org/articles/unio…
What’s the r-value per inch of a typical acorn? Asking for a friend…
npr.org/2023/02/08/115545869…
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Tbt an oldy but a goody: Trinity Place in South Providence, built 2010-2013. Located on multiple bus routes less than a mile from downtown Providence (and the internet's favorite Union Studio project, shared recently on r/architecture and by @HousingDecode @cobylefko)
For those who agree with King Charles' views (me, sometimes), those who disagree with them (me, sometimes), and even those who don't really care (me, much of the time), this article is worth a read.
In the face of this Tory government shitshow, might King Charles turn out to be the unlikely voice of sanity we never knew we needed? theguardian.com/artanddesign… #RetroFirst
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Don't you wish you could take an evening stroll along Philadelphia's narrow streets?
Would love if someone could disrupt Big Vinyl with a more sustainable siding product that's equally bottom-line friendly.
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Every single excuse for not pedestrianizing the #ItalianMarket destroyed in one very cute sign.
#Philly graffiti artist bringing their a-game with this multi-modal masterpiece (hard to see, but the teeth are mirror shards, so it kind of looks like the square is eating you when you walk by).
ALT Spray painted graffiti on a blank teal wall in center city Philadelphia. Graffiti is a black 2 ft by 3 ft rectangle with dancing arms and legs, and a face that includes teeth made out of broken mirror shards glued to the wall.
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Site work is underway for all electric Veridian at County Farm
Step 1: remove ALL GAS LINES (yellow pipes)
Give us a follow and watch #KickGas future unfold
Is it even a day or a time if the @SEPTA sign isn’t on to tell me?
ALT SEPTA platform with an overhead digital information sign that usually only tells the date and time, but today is turned off.
A thoughtful question about critiques and some well-worth-reading replies. A little bit of carryover for intra-team critiques in an office, too.
Another 21st century update no one needed.
ALT Parody image of the front cover of Harold and the Purple Crayon, where "Purple Crayon" has been replaced by text to read "Harold and the Revit Toolbar".
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Coastal architecture in Northeastern North America is one of the more lovely forms of building we have. It's what gives many New England & Maritime towns their charm, warmth, & comfort
Encouraging innovation of the form, like in Lunenberg, can marry the best of old & new!
