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Design is important: Design the mundane

Posted August 14, 2014 / by Lora Teagarden /in #designthemundane, architecture, blog, design

As an (aspiring) architect, I think everything deserves to be designed well. Sadly, bottom line (read: bottom dollar) typically trends towards high function, low frill…and low cost. But at what expense? Obviously these two examples...

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AIA Convention, recap: Chicago in pictures

Posted July 14, 2014 / by Lora Teagarden /in AIA, architecture, blog

Since the last post was rather wordy, I thought I’d follow up with some pictures that tell the story of convention. The digs Airbnb hooked me up with a place to stay after my original host canceled last minute. Needless to say their...

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First AIA Convention, recap: the young architect’s experience

Posted July 7, 2014 / by Lora Teagarden /in AIA, architecture, blog

This can be summed up in one phrase. Mind = blown. I was hoping to get to this post right after I returned from convention. I came back exhausted and yet invigorated – but soon lost this write-up as a priority when things like starting a...

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Jones House Plans

Posted January 5, 2013 / by Lora Teagarden /in architecture, blog, design, ILLUSTRATION, product

Back in September, we were contacted to do our second set of house plans. The client had some general ideas from looking at a variety of sources, but wanted pieces of each option while still being budget conscious. We dove into the project...

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California Bungalow Addition Study

Posted September 23, 2012 / by Lora Teagarden /in architecture, blog, design, home, ILLUSTRATION

A study of a typical small California Bungalow, circa 1939. The existing home has 2 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom, kitchen and living room, with a detached 1 car garage, total living space is a sparse 712 SF. Property has access from street to back...

a model

Posted April 30, 2010 / by Lora Teagarden /in architecture, blog, design, WOODWORK

I recently created a model for my masters thesis in architecture. The image below is of the finished product. You can find process images here.

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