tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post8727790985854662616..comments2024-03-24T12:54:29.192-04:00Comments on P i g t o w n * D e s i g n: Arch-ToberPigtown*Designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13775512940294150252noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-34381210497487311552015-10-11T13:06:55.769-04:002015-10-11T13:06:55.769-04:00Yes, I love architecture. 23 years ago we remodele...Yes, I love architecture. 23 years ago we remodeled my house, with an architect, and all those small details and choices reverberate through my life every day. Great post - and wonderful photos. We should not take it all for granted.LPChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18209861350905135093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-86054456854399205382015-10-06T21:59:27.813-04:002015-10-06T21:59:27.813-04:00I was a children's librarian. Meg, please writ...I was a children's librarian. Meg, please write a book about architecture for children.You write so wonderfully and it is sorely needed. I do so enjoy your blog.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01316008200064744447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-18775418937397153112015-10-03T12:51:38.407-04:002015-10-03T12:51:38.407-04:00What a charming, whimsical pun with so many facets...What a charming, whimsical pun with so many facets! And what wonderful shapes and configurations and embellishments grace all those buildings, from smooth arches to angles to a confectionery of carvery and wreaths and swags worthy of a jewelbox room in Versailles, all out there over a plain old sidewalk for all to enjoy.<br /><br />The one which strikes me most is the open door, with its Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-78505056641516997622015-10-02T16:23:37.679-04:002015-10-02T16:23:37.679-04:00So funny and sadly only if you live in a city are ...So funny and sadly only if you live in a city are most of the buildings around you by an architect. In the vast suburban wasteland that is this country (thats what it is, sorry, it has to be said) - those big boxes were NOT designed by architects. 95% of the houses people live in, one like the other, cookie-cutter, in the suburbs were NOT designed by architects. and it shows! There is a reason ArchitectDesign™https://www.blogger.com/profile/01481754380363676771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-65288119758241453122015-10-02T15:14:04.739-04:002015-10-02T15:14:04.739-04:00Meg you always find the most interesting architect...Meg you always find the most interesting architecture for us; adore buildings/homes with arches, they add so much interest!<br /><br />xoxo<br />Karena<br />The Arts by Karena<br />Parish-Hadley Tree of LifeKarenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05206642885608991170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-64490399937611076022015-10-02T11:01:36.428-04:002015-10-02T11:01:36.428-04:00Ever since I made "houses" with my Golde...Ever since I made "houses" with my Golden Books, I've always been fascinated by architecture. The good stuff is breathtaking, as is the bad stuff in it's own way, it's all that mediocrity in between that is so depressing. Bah banality! Thanks for letting us know it's Architecture Month. I'll keep a particular eye out for the gems.Googiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00813331948362115449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-91694805707197482232015-10-02T10:44:57.370-04:002015-10-02T10:44:57.370-04:00Meg, I have just returned from visiting the Florid...Meg, I have just returned from visiting the Florida Panhandle. In Walton county, home of Seaside Fl a planned community designed with a beach life style vibe which has had a ripple effect on design. If one searches on the Internet ,Alys beach Rosemary beach, Watercolor Water Sound these arts and crafts to Mediterrainean / Greek Isles exteriors you will find a sameness throughout the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-33658321525798298762015-10-02T07:44:34.314-04:002015-10-02T07:44:34.314-04:00Great post! I LOVE buildings and wish I lived in ...Great post! I LOVE buildings and wish I lived in Baltimore and could go on your walks.<br />Anne SmithAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-1993575214245608902015-10-01T23:49:42.135-04:002015-10-01T23:49:42.135-04:00Wouldn't it be amazing to dream up a building....Wouldn't it be amazing to dream up a building... and then see it actually built?Marchelinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11201825708442679157noreply@blogger.com