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    Living Small

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    Let’s talk about ADUs. This scary-sounding acronym shortens the even more frightful Accessory Dwelling Unit, which sounds like a truly evil machine for living. The truth is, these plucky little buildings or basement apartments are nothing to fear; they have...

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    Towers and Trucks; Anchorage Firestations

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    I’m sorry for the tardiness, but let’s talk about fire stations. I’m happy that my friend Keenan brought up the topic, and I agree that there have been several new fire stations built here in Anchorage. I find it fascinating that this invaluable building ty...

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    Oil, Porn, and more Oil; the Story of Adaptive Reuse in Anchorage

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    I'm back from my trip and reading to forge ahead with more—albeit snarky—criticism of Anchorage architecture.

    Let's talk about adaptive reuse. This is a scary, if not overly technical term for the uninitiated. Never fear: it only means to take something old...

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    Greenhouses

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    Let’s talk about houses — greenhouses. At first glance they seem completely banal and utilitarian, often not the subjects of great design. However, the whole idea of “small-a” architecture is to make the vulgar attractive and the banal exiting. I’m sorry to...

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    Bridges in the Sky

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    First of all, I am sorry for the delay. Let’s talk about bridges. I specifically mean skybridges: those pedestrian crossings from one building to another. I have two examples, both of which I like because they are skybridges, but only one of which I like ar...

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    Lovesong to the Fourth Avenue Theater

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    Let's talk about theaters. I want to spend some time writing not about the history, or controversy, but about the building. I also want to discuss another theater, which we lost some years ago. Finally, I want to talk about downtown theaters in general.

    I wr...

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    AnchArch

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    Let's talk about architecture, Anchorage. This blog will discuss, critique, and promote architecture in our beloved city. I hope that it encourages conversation and engagement between professionals and residents. I welcome comments with thoughts on building...

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