Tag: #CompassCommercial #ArtArchitectureorBadDesign

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Jan2020
  Only in Europe could a bathroom be so small. This one is located in London. The entire floor was a black chalk-like substance. Surprisingly, it wasn’t slippery.   
January 9, 2020Lynn Drake

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Dec2019
One of my favorite clients and projects was working with the Girl Scouts when they were relocating their offices in Detroit. We found a 2-story flex brick building that was vacant. The space features a built-in cabin where the girls go for classes. I would rate this as a great ... Read More
December 17, 2019Lynn Drake

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Dec2019
In 2017, my husband and I visited New Zealand, and it is now on my top 5 favorite locations I’ve visited in my life. What I didn’t expect to find there was the creative reuse of buildings. My favorite was a former sheep sheering building just outside of Queenstown. What ... Read More
December 10, 2019Lynn Drake

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Nov2019
One of the most difficult structures ever built. To learn more about this fascinating complex follow this link: https://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/our-story.html Did you know that the exterior is covered with mosaic tiles that are intricately and intentionally faced in different directions so that they are self-cleaning? Interior pictures of the Opera House are below ... Read More
November 12, 2019Lynn Drake

23

Oct2019
This is a unique mobile home used for a coffee shop.
October 23, 2019Lynn Drake

22

Oct2019
This area suffered a massive earthquake over 10 years ago. Prior to the earthquake, there were no zoning ordinances in this community. After the earthquake, the city realized they had a unique opportunity to re-shape their environment. The following are examples of one of the public spaces added for the ... Read More
October 22, 2019Lynn Drake

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Oct2019
Queenstown, New Zealand Chard Farm Black water tower reused to create an interesting winery While in Queenstown, we went on a tour of wineries. There had been a black water tower on the property. It was taken down, and the sides of it were used to form the front of the bar, which ... Read More
October 2, 2019Lynn Drake

10

Sep2019
Interesting sculptures made out of branches in New Zealand.
September 10, 2019Lynn Drake

22

Aug2019
Whimsical statue in a front yard. I really love formal gardens like this.
August 22, 2019Lynn Drake

01

Aug2019
Never in my life have I loved a hotel as much as this one: The Rees. For starters, it is in Queenstown, which is a fabulous city. The best part is the architecture! The building is built on a hill and has no interior rooms. Every room has a view ... Read More
August 1, 2019Lynn Drake