A Detroit Architect's Journal
A Detroit architect's journey to help rebuild the Motor City
Thursday, June 28, 2012
Parkman Library Update
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Parkman Library is rejuvinated as a 21st century library. Opened on April 16, 1931 as the eighteenth member of the Detroit Library system ,...
Friday, June 22, 2012
Judging an Old Book with a New Cover
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The exterior improvements at Detroit Housing Commission's Warren West apartments are complete. It's new colors shining cheerfully o...
Thursday, October 21, 2010
21st Century Libraries
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Public libraries began popping up on American soil during the 18th century. Their purpose was simple, to give its citizens access to inform...
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Awaiting the Rising of a Phoenix
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A fenced in vacant field of wild flowers awaits a rebirth. Motor City casino looms in the background as the land formerly known as Jefferie...
Monday, August 2, 2010
Releasing Some Steam
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A full two levels below the public areas of the Detroit Public Library lies Sub-Level B. Containing most of the mechanical equipment heating...
Friday, June 11, 2010
Lessons Frozen in Time
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During the summer of 2009, I surveyed the condition of over 80 Detroit Housing Commission single-family homes scattered through-out the Cit...
Monday, May 17, 2010
Socially Responsible Architecture
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Just over 1% of registered architects in this country are African-American. Though I'm proud to be part of this 1%, I find it sometimes...
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