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csintexas
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 Posted: Tue Aug 26, 2008 9:15 am Post subject: Here is a new project |
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The inspiration in Italian hill country or Texas/German hill country.
4000+ sq. ft.
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djswan
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Are the clients cool?
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csintexas
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yes, they are hippies with funky square glasses.
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mx2
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I like it Chris...from what I can see as a form. But do explain the "Italin hill country" statement...do you mean it is inspired by Italian architecture? German architecture? Texan architecture? I don't get it...
Which made me immediately think of barrel tiles. Are you proposing asphalt shingles? It would do wonders to spend a little more and install somehting with some thickness; Barrel tiles? Slate? Wood shingles? At least dimensional shingles if you have to go there...but that's my only crit. Nice job.
But what of the real story...what's going on with the floor plans?  I need to post my latest project...maybe will do soon.
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csintexas
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Some of the first pictures the clients showed me where of simple Italian hill country but then I found some Texas German hill country which where quite similar in form but a little different in detailing and is closer to home. The roof will be concrete(slate look) I'm still working on it.
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djswan
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Since when have hippies been cool?
Is the hydrant for the dogs?
Have you ever considered actually making it look like a hillside before the Italians or Texas Germans got it?
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| Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2008 12:17 pm Post subject: Re: Here is a new project |
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| csintexas wrote: | | The inspiration in Italian hill country or Texas/German hill country. |
Sorry, I don't see it.
More like 1990 California tract. |
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csintexas
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| Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2008 1:22 pm Post subject: |
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If I thought you knew anything a might care but I have read enough of your comments to not have any respect for you or your opinion.
I would suggest you do some research on the subject before you attempt to contribute.
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| I like the traditional style and the fact you have used porches and overhangs to discourage the summer sun. Now you know what I'm going to say next....... I expect you to talk these clients into at least 3 solar attic fans. |
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mx2
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...which also leads me to question the fountain on a few technicalities...if the "pool" is not deep, the water tends to evaporate rather quickly, and secondly, it would be "good" to use a renewable power source for the pump. Not to mention, the hardscape lacks some landscaping...there is opportunity to incporate more nature into that back patio. It's a bit of a dramatic change from that vast landscape to the stone deck. It would good to blur the lines between the two a little...
you're not gonna show us the plans are you?
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djswan
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Yes, but.... cs has the #1, cool clients as admitted. SO what do you do with cool clients?
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| csintexas wrote: | If I thought you knew anything a might care but I have read enough of your comments to not have any respect for you or your opinion.
I would suggest you do some research on the subject before you attempt to contribute. |
Touchy, touchy.
I have seen nothing like that in Italy but they're a dime a dozen in the California suburbs.
If you want to claim some grand inspiration you need to deliver. |
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csintexas
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I was trying to give you the not so subtle hint that you are not welcome here. I don't need your type of empty insults. I have never seen any design work by you that would indicate that you know anything. And as a person all I can see is a nasty personality with almost continuous efforts to belittle other people or just complain instead of actually contributing. If the only reason you come to a forum like this is to be smug and superior than I suggest you go find a psychiatrist.
OK, here is the plan (keep in mind that this is a custom home and all the choices where not mine)
The back yard is more play than actual work:
It does have some double walls birgco although the reasons are primarily aesthetic. I always suggest efficiency to clients.
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| teamjdc wrote: | | csintexas wrote: | | I have never seen any design work by you that would indicate that you know anything. |
You haven't been paying attention. |
Please tell me your not referring to this posted link
Really.... what are we suppose to comment on. The number of fake gables facing the beach..... the number of roof top units..... Can we even see the building you are referring to...... are you even registered.
If you are educated, then you know how to give a constructive crit. So you can either rise to the occasion and demonstrate some professionalism or just not comment.
But then are you the same person that said Charles Moore is one of three best architects..... to even mention that Moore with Aalto and Kahn is ridiculous...... And didn't you say Frank Gehry should have his license revoked! Please. If you want to be polemic, than go teach. Here's what polemics has gotten our profession
Thank you Mr. Eisenman......  Architects who have no right to be practicing. Ask OSU about the $20 million they had to spend to renovate a 15 year old building...... its freaking shameful. |
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djswan
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and that's why I "stick" with timberframing, keeps you out of trouble, wood is good is a safe bet.
I was attempting to give "constructive" advise, my way. 
My new project is an adaptive reuse of a barn, I hope. Need to ask for some money next.
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