Archive for the ‘Fun Stuff’ Category

Life is too short to take things too seriously. Modern design is the same.

I mean – come on – I named my firm Thoughtcrib.

Here are the main points to remember:

  This past weekend, Breed & Co. along with Tribeza, presented the Playscape Project featuring the work of Burton Baldridge Architects, Pollen Architecture and Thoughtbarn (not to be confused with Thoughtcrib). Each firm designed and built their own playscape suitable for smaller backyards. The playscapes were auctioned off and kits for the playscape will continue to be […]

When you live in a place that has 3 months of 100+ degree summer weather, one of the only ways to keep your sanity is to stay close to a body of water. In the case of some of my clients, they chose to build one such body in their own back yard. For their […]

I am very excited about this year’s home tour – it looks to be one of the best yet! I will be making my rounds over the weekend as well as docenting the home by Brian Dillard (pictured) on Saturday. Hope to see you there! More information here: http://aiaaustin.org/event/25th-annual-aia-austin-homes-tour-0

The annual Cool House Tour hosted by the Texas Solar Energy Society (TXSES) in conjunction with Austin Energy Green Building Program is this Sunday, June 5 from 10:00 am – 6:00 pm. Tickets are available at both Austin Central Market locations for $17 ($15 +$2 service charge) or at all homes on the day of the […]

I am getting stoked about the Modern Home Tour this Saturday. All of the exterior touchup work has been completed at the MILHouse and I will be completing the interior tomorrow. A big part of the interior will be the addition of artwork and, once again, a local artist has volunteered to have their work […]

This weekend you can peruse the studios and artwork of Eastside artists during the annual East Austin Studio Tour. Studio spaces will be open this (and next) weekend from 11:00 – 6:00. More info at http://eastaustinstudiotour.com/. I will be taking my son who, miraculously, is very patient and well-behaved during such exhibitions. Perhaps he is well-behaved because […]