Category Archives: Planning

Architecture for a Dream Client

October 28, 2010 – 9:24 am

Bill Grover and Jim Watson (Nobel Laureate Dr. James D. Watson to the world at large) are not exactly the odd couple, but they clearly are distinct from one another. One is an architect, the other a scientist. One is patient; one less so. Bill is calm and speaks softly; Jim can be a bit [...]

By Jim Childress | Also posted in Clients | Tagged | Comments (0)

An Architecture of Happy Accidents

September 23, 2010 – 3:50 pm

Owing to close family ties, I’ve been a frequent visitor to Switzerland. Aside from the requisite sightseeing of astonishing alpine environs, the small city of Schaffhausen, first mentioned in the historical record in 1045, has served as my vacation base camp for more than 40 years.  Staying there so often has given me the opportunity [...]

By Charles Mueller | Also posted in Beloved Buildings, Influences | Comments (2)

Cell Phone Sellout a Faustian Bargain

April 15, 2010 – 4:55 pm

They have been with us for less than two decades and they are now a relentless necessity.  We’d sooner do without flush toilets than our cell phones.  If we can’t reach everyone from everywhere, or get the latest stock quotes while we’re on the treadmill, our business and personal lives are deeply compromised. You’re in [...]

By Chad Floyd | Also posted in Technology, Values | Tagged | Comments (2)

PLANNING at the Planning & Zoning Commission!

March 4, 2010 – 3:43 pm

In his October 2, 2009 blog entry, “Zoning Out the Best Laid Plans,” Centerbrook Partner Chad Floyd tells us about the unfortunate ramifications for communities all across the country, including 23 towns in Connecticut, which have adopted boilerplate zoning codes provided decades ago by a Florida company.  Well, change does occur here in the “Land [...]

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Zoning Out the Best Laid Plans

October 2, 2009 – 6:35 am

Newspaper editorial writers, generally on a tight deadline, often characterize architects – along with developers and engineers – as heavies overwhelming local land-use boards in pursuit of nefarious, land-gobbling sprawl.  We may be easy whipping boys, but the reality is that here in Connecticut, and in many places across the nation, architects would love to [...]

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