Thoughts for the Weekend & this Week’s Links
Cyborgs and Drainage. Writing these weekly articles is a challenge – this is number eighty-four. Occasionally, I jot down ideas during the week or draft a few paragraphs. In January, I wrote a dozen or so in one sitting—half of which haven’t yet seen the light of day. They’re backup for the odd week when […]
Thoughts for the Weekend & this Week’s Links
Creating Stuff in the New World. I’ve been highly creative this week. Some people think I’ve lost the plot—“WTF” was one friend’s entire response. Using AI and other tools, I’ve made a song and music video… all while doing the day job. Stick with me. It all started Saturday evening when I decided to make […]
Thoughts for the Weekend & this Week’s Links
Things Not Working. I’ve been surrounded by things that don’t work this week: 1. Has anyone who designs or manufactures those cheese packets with a little arrow in the corner suggesting you can peel back the plastic cover ever tried it? The same goes for bacon, mince, etc. 2. Van door locks. If you see […]
Thoughts for the Weekend & this Week’s Links
Design Should Tell a Story Every house has a story. Some tell tales of grand dinners, others whisper about quiet evenings by the fire, and a few might even murmur about the time the DIY project went terribly wrong. But the best stories are the ones that reflect the people who live there—their quirks, values, […]
Thoughts for the Weekend & this Week’s Links
It’s Right That… I’ve largely stayed away from the news for about ten years. Briefly sucked back in during the pandemic, I abandoned the soap opera they call ‘news’ at the start of the Ukraine war. But last weekend, I found myself watching an interview with a chap named Darren Jones MP—Chief Secretary to the […]
Thoughts for the Weekend & this Week’s Links
Skool’s Out Forever. I hated school. I love learning. What’s the bloody point of school? They teach you mostly useless cr*p, make you sit down most of the day, keep your hands where they can be seen, and train you to be obedient. I guess it suits some. But I bet it doesn’t suit most. […]
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Designing Homes, Not Houses. A house is just a structure—a collection of walls, a roof, and rooms. A home, however, is something entirely different. It’s a place that feels uniquely yours, somewhere you feel at ease and where your life unfolds. Designing a home means looking beyond bricks and mortar to create spaces that resonate […]
Thoughts for the Weekend & this Week’s Links
The Short One. Not much to say this week—I’ve hit the wall. It’s been a busy one. Three new interesting projects have kept me occupied, along with a planning department that refuses to accept it’s a public service funded by, well, us—the public. There seems to be a clear misunderstanding of “servant” as in civil. […]
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Architecture Shapes Lives. When a client first approaches me about their home, we often start with the practical details. They may need extra space for a growing family, a kitchen suited to hosting friends, or a dedicated home office instead of sharing workspace with the dining table. All valid and important—but as we talk further, […]
Thoughts for the Weekend & this Week’s Links
Light Matters. Walk into a room filled with natural light, and you can feel the difference instantly. The space feels brighter, larger, and more inviting. But light doesn’t just shape how a room looks—it profoundly affects how we feel, think, and live. For anyone considering extending or remodelling their home, understanding the role of light […]
