Architecture, Coffee, & Ink

It has been a long time listeners, but here is a quick update and the brief introduction to next weeks hour long topic, Donald Judd, and Marfa, Texas! It is great to finally be graduated! Go Vols! The blog is located at architectureink.design.blog, which also has the complete link of all my sources, previous episodes, and old blog posts posted a few hours after each episode comes out. You can emai...

Hello everyone! On this episode, we finish up with the concept of Cultural Landscapes, and finish off with the last two categories-Ethnographic and Historic Landscapes. We also discuss the Wells Petroglyph Preserve, as an example, located in Velarde, NM, United States and finish up with a brief discussion on why this is important to the profession.  The blog is located at architectureink.design.bl...

Hello everyone! We are kicking off our World of Religious Architecture-name in progress. And to do so, we are starting with cemeteries and more. In several mini studies, we are going to be talking bout Hanging Cemeteries of Philippines, China, and Indonesia. Then move to the Qin Tomb, followed up by New Orleans Cities of the Dead. And finally finishing with Carlo Scarpa's Tomba Brion.  The blog is...

On this episode, we focus on expanding our understanding of just what is a cultural landscape and tackling the first two types of cultural landscapes. Additionally, we talk about to examples of those types: James River Park System and Versailles. The blog is located at architectureink.design.blog, which also has the complete link of all my sources, previous episodes, and old blog posts posted a fe...

On the last of the mini-episodes, we are going to be talking about Cryptid Architecture! We will start with the story of Baba Yaga and her cabin on chicken legs, then discuss the lost village along Angikuni Lake, and finally finish with a story shared with me about a house that haunts the dreams of those who visit.  The blog is located at architectureink.design.blog, which also has the complete li...

Hello everyone! Today's mini episode is inspired by the recent news, and is discussing the Killing Stone or Murder Stone that houses the kitsune, Tamamo-no-Mae 玉藻前, who led a reign of terror across several centuries. According to myth, the now that the stone is broken, the kitsune is free to once again roam the earth and continue what they started. Additionally, we will talk about cultural land...

Hello everyone! Its spring break for me, so enjoy an iced coffee while listening to three mini-episodes today, Wednesday, and Thursday! On this weeks episodes we are going to be talking about the Jeremy Bentham, and about how the eyes in the dark might just actually be watching you in a Panopticon Penitentiary. Lastly, we will be taking a trip to the former Presido Modelo Prison in Cuba.   The blo...

This week on Architecture, Coffee, & Ink we are focusing on the Norwegian Scenic Routes! A wonderful case study, we will brush over the history of the country and focus on the beautiful routes-both the overall history and a brief summary of what each route has to offer!  The blog is located at architectureink.design.blog, which also has the complete link of all my sources, previous episodes, and o...

I'm back after a unexpected break! This time, with a new episode on Knoxville, Tennessee! I will talking about the history and including a few clips of interviews from some University of Tennessee Students. Later in the week, I will be posting other episodes as well to make up for my unexpected delay.  The blog is located at architectureink.design.blog, which also has the complete link of all my s...

Hello again everyone! I am super excited to talk about Lake Titicaca which lays across the border of both Bolivia and Peru. We are doing to talk about the history of the Inca and the Tiwanaku, the floating Islands, and Uru and the waru waru. We will also talk a little bit about the underwater ruins! The blog is located at architectureink.design.blog, which also has the complete link of all my sour...

This week we are following up with last weeks episode by talking about Papermills-the history of paper, the history of mills themselves, and figuring out which book was published first? Finally, we will wrap up this episode by talking about the Brown Company, a mill that closed down in the 1980s, but left a lot of research and information behind.  The blog is located at architectureink.design.blog...

And we're back! After a week off, I am back with my first interview episode of the year! This episode is all about Papermills, and features Gage Manuel, a Lead Process Engineer, giving his expert opinion on the mills and the process-including the both the modern environmental changes that are being made, as well the socioeconomic effects-both past and present. Please join us for a relaxed conversa...

We are traveling to Turkey, as we talk about one of my favorite locations, Göbekli Tepe, we are going to be flipping the script this episode and breaking down the site first, and discussing how it was found and exactly what they believe it may have meant. From the realistic to the bizarre, we are going to be talking about it all! The blog is located at architectureink.design.blog, which also has t...

On this episode we are traveling to Cambodia as I finally find my way back home. We will be discuss the Khmer Empire, Angkor, and Angkor War of what is one of the most beauty sites, covering a 400 sq. km area, and covered with sandstone and laterite. With breathtaking reliefs, and endless corridors, what's not to love? The blog is located at architectureink.design.blog, which also has the complete...

We are finishing out the year with the Pyramids of Meroë, Sudan! A hidden marvel of the world, this site has a rich history, full of culture, explosions, and thievery. We also talk about the Kingdoms of Kush, and give a bit of a geography lesson. The blog is located at architectureink.design.blog, which also has the complete link of all my sources, previous episodes, and old blog posts posted a fe...

Happy Winter Holidays! In this episode, we are going to be talking Tulum and Chichén Itzá, Mexico, as we discuss about two designs that had the Solstice and other celestial events in mind while designing. We are also going to be briefly talking about the Maya Culture and the importance of the Cenotes, and how they are formed. Check out the blog, which includes a transcript and reference lists for...

In this second part, I discuss the McMurdo Station and Sound, as well the future design. Additionally, I finish up the episode briefly talking about Coastalock in San Diego Bay and the Underwater Museum in Cannes, France. This is part of my three episode week! So listen to part 1, and enjoy Episode 10 as well as this one!  The blog is located at architectureink.design.blog, which also has the comp...

On this episode, I focus on discussing the Tartarian Empire, and how it affects modern designs. So suspend your disbelief, and don't research it on your own just yet! This is part of my three episode week! So please enjoy listening to BONUS episodes 1 & 2, Underwater design as well as this one!  The blog is located at architectureink.design.blog, which also has the complete link of all my sources,...

In the first of this two part BONUS episode, I start talking about Underwater Design or at least introducing the topics and concepts that will be covered in pt. 2, which will come out on Saturday at 5AM, E.T. Join me and my literally kitten, as we talk about the various things that go into oceans, how they have changed, and AUVs vs ROVs.  The blog is located at architectureink.design.blog, which a...

I am taking a break from finals to continue exploring the world of Datacenters! This time with a ton of quotes, a case study, and a suggestion for further research! This episode breaks down the components for Datacenter design and talks briefly about a center that was created by taking over a former mine! A BONUS episode will come out this weekend on Underwater Design! The podcast is currently #15...

Its all about IT! And not the book by S. King. I am interviewing Chuck Conrad, a professional in IT, Information Technology, to talk about some of the aspects of where IT meets design, and what IT needs in designs. This interview was conducted with the idea that the listener is new to the IT world, so don't be scared away! Next week a deeper dive into the design aspect will be done, but this episo...

Bleak, cold, empty, warm, filled, and inviting-it's time for Architecture, Coffee, & Ink! On the second part of the 2 part segment, we are talking continuing our discussion on space-tackling the more technical aspects, or at least discussing the fundamental definitions and how they all pay together to define space that we as architects can manipulate to create design. We are on Episode 7! From thi...

Welcome to my first multipart episode! A trip into Space, this episode, with its misuse of the word treatise, focuses on building the basis for the much longer episode next week, by starting with a thought experiment, asking how YOU experience and understand space as designers. This week asks you to engage in thinking and critical analysis of your own thoughts. The blog is located at architecturei...

Welcome to my Halloween Special! Join me by the campfire, as things are going to be a little different today. Quick trigger warning, this is scary stories, so death and the paranormal will be discussed: we will be talking about the Murder Castle of H. H. Holmes, Carnton, and a family story of when designers become ghosts. architectureink.design.blog has the complete link of all my sources, previou...

This week, I am excited to be joined by Caleb Brackney from the Roamer Bus! This week we are going to be discussing the bus, what goes into the design, and where he is going next! You can find his work at https://calebbrackney.com/, https://roameroutpost.com/. architectureink.design.blog has the complete link of all my sources, previous episodes, and old blog posts. You can email me at architectur...