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Practice12 November 2024

On Drawing by Hand

Why I still begin every project with pencil on paper, and what the slow act of drawing teaches about seeing.

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Theory3 September 2024

Light as the Primary Material

Architects design as much with light as with stone or timber. A reflection on what my studio work taught me about working with the sun.

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Essay18 June 2024

The Case for Small Buildings

Large buildings receive most of the attention. But there is a case to be made that the most interesting work in contemporary architecture is happening at the small scale.

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Sustainability7 March 2024

Timber and the Climate Crisis

Cross-laminated timber is having a moment. What does it actually offer, and what are its limits?

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