Gatehouse Dilemma

Edson

mike,

your suggestion is excellent. i actually began with an idea for the gatehouse that involved wood trusses that would be covered with vinery (not that far from what you are suggesting). that did not seem to them close enough to the model they had in mind. then came the radically modern one which they hated. now i am trying to give them a more familiar-looking structure.

the problem with the usual client is that you never know what you can really do. these ones seem to go for a specific look that reminds them of other condo gatehouses considered to be upscale. authenticity or cultural relevance are not on their agenda.

regards.

Baker518

Edson

Atleast some of us are thinking along the same lines, oh well. It sounds like they are looking for a wrought iron gated community almost. That may be more to their liking, but then again, if they are looking for a modern look, maybe they want more metal and wood, less masonary. I'll keep thinking.....

Mike

Edson

they showed me a picture of what they like and it is horrible: a badly designed historicist thing. one thing i got from it: they want something with looms large, not something delicate and almost not there as my first attempt.

but i am submitting 4 or 5 alternatives with a traditional roof to see if they are more confortable with it.

Baker518

What was the out come of your meeting with the group? I havent taken the time to ask?

Mike

Edson

hi mike,

thanks for asking. there has been no decision yet. i sent them a number of alternatives which they obviously did not like as they did not call to say otherwise. there will be a meeting soon.

i will let you know what comes of it.

regards.

bubbalove

Why is the free throw line on the basketball court behind the three point line?

jenujacob

oh boy!! nothin ever gets past u does it bubba???

Edson

hi david,

good point. and congrats on your observation skills.

the explanation is quite simple: the court markings were quickly picked up from an old cad file drawn by a student of mine (who obviously did not care about its accuracy). although i played semi pro basketball for a while i totally overlooked that gross mistake. shame on me!

regards.

CraigD

There's also a big "I" on the helicopter landing pad...

- CraigD

SchreiberBike

@craigd said:

There's also a big "I" on the helicopter landing pad...
- CraigD

That's obvious. Helicopter must must start with an I in Portuguese, but only if the helicopter is sideways and helicopters should almost never be sideways in English or Portuguese. . Of course, they might start with an I if helicopters have Ignition switches.

It's been quite a day. This seems hilarious to me, but I think it's because I'm in shock.

Edson

@craigd said:

There's also a big "I" on the helicopter landing pad...
- CraigD

craig,

it depends from where you come from. on the plan it is aligned to the most travelled route to this place.

but you are right, "Hs" have a way of looking like "Is" if you do not approach them head on...

and helicopter does not start with an "I" in portuguese: helicoptero is the word.

cheers.