Hello, I’m an architect.
I understand you’ve probably seen me around. I’m typically sulking about in the corners of the party, looking uncomfortable and intense at the identical moment. I understand you’d love to strike up a conversation with me, but I’m always gazing out the window deep in my thoughts, slowly shifting my single malt scotch and cultivating a feeling of superiority. I know, I know … I’m tough to approach. But here’s the thing: I don’t mean to appear arrogant and aloof; I’m only shy and socially awkward. I’ve spent years working on creative designs and considering order and structure and stability and equilibrium. I’ve spent hours hanging over my desk trying to craft the perfect space. But I’ve little to no experience with the intricacies of social interactions. Plus, I’ve a deadline first thing Monday morning, so I’m distracted.
Fortunately, I’ve developed a couple more easy calling cards to pass out if folks dare to approach me at cocktail parties. Think of them as conversation starters to the lonely.
Or we could only talk about Paris.
Jody Brown Architecture, pllc
Jody Brown Architecture, pllc
Jody Brown Architecture, pllc
Jody Brown Architecture, pllc
[sigh] Could you bring me another scotch?
Jody Brown Architecture, pllc
Speedy test? Three, right?
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Jody Brown Architecture, pllc
They do say “ornament is offense,” and by “they” I mean Adolf Loos. I’m pretty sure he served some time for assault … in Paris
Jody Brown Architecture, pllc
It’s been a rough few years for architects. That’s probably why I’m at this party anyhow. I want to start networking.
Jody Brown Architecture, pllc
OK, fine … perhaps a few of the areas which make you uneasy, but most of those were the builder’s fault.
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