Barkitecture 2011: Part 2

10 January 2012, 15:30

Barkitecture 2011: Part 2

With both houses completed, we were anxious to see them at the big show, Barkitecture 2011. The event was a hit and from what we could see, there were a lot of designs took more of an “architectural”...

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Posted by Peter Ho

Barkitecture 2011: Part 1

4 January 2012, 19:59

Barkitecture 2011: Part 1

Things have been picking up at the office as of late. From submitting qualifications for new projects to working around tight deadlines, all in the midst of the holiday season, we’ve neglected to share a few of the extracurricular activities...

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Posted by Peter Ho

Houston, No Place Like Home

10 August 2010, 16:12

Houston, No Place Like Home

For the past 5 years, Houston has been my home. Unfortunately, I dove straight into school and missed out on many of the city’s attractions. Even when my family came to visit, we couldn’t quite make the time to experience...

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Posted by Angela Martinez
Journeys ::: Swiss Alp Dance Hall

On a lone stretch of Highway 77 between Schulenburg and La Grange, in an assuming wood and corrugated metal building, is one of Texas’s greatest and still operating dance halls. On a whim, my wife and I loaded up...

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Posted by Greg Ryden, AIA
Frank & Bryant take flight from Ellington Field

On Sunday, a day with fantastic weather and the visibility incredible, Bryant and I went flying. We were able to see all of downtown Houston and Galleria from Galveston Bay. We took off from Ellington Field to the east and...

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Posted by Frank Vargas, AIA

From NYC to Portland, ME

22 March 2010, 15:38

From NYC to Portland, ME

About a week ago, I embarked on a crazy journey in and around the New England coast line. I went from New York City to Boston and then to Portland, Maine. The three and a half days spent in New...

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Posted by Angela Martinez

Journeys ::: Sengelmann Hall

11 March 2010, 20:17

Journeys ::: Sengelmann Hall

I love Texas dance halls. I’ve been going to Texas dance halls since before I was old enough to drive. This weekend on a drive back from Gonzales, I had the opportunity to stop in and visit Sengelmann Hall in...

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Journeys ::: Palmetto State Park

10 March 2010, 19:44

Journeys ::: Palmetto State Park

We recently made a visit to Palmetto State Park near Gonzales, Texas to do some camping and hiking. This park is named for the tropical Dwarf Palmetto plant found in the area. Like many state parks in Texas, one...

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Posted by Greg Ryden, AIA

World's Largest _______

17 February 2010, 16:12

World's Largest _______

I recently made a trip to Arlington, TX to attend the 2010 NBA All-Star Game. It was held at the World’s Largest Domed Stadium (Dallas Cowboys Stadium) in front of the World’s Largest Basketball Game Audience (108,713) underneath the...

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Posted by Peter Ho

NYC :: Redux

11 February 2010, 15:20

NYC :: Redux

This past weekend, I navigated my way through NYC on a blind scavenger hunt…with a little help from my iPhone. There was a good feeling that every corner I turned would be a pleasant surprise. Despite the sub-freezing temperatures,...

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