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Author: Tim Bjella

My Imaginary Conversation with a Dead Architect

My Imaginary Conversation with a Dead Architect

O wise and honorable, dead architect, what do you mean the details aren’t the details? If they aren’t the details, then what are the details? There are no details. Huh? There are no details? How can…? Of course there are details, they make

Tim Bjella February 14, 2016May 7, 2018 Bits of Wisdom No Comments Read more

If Batman had a Range Hood, This Would be It

Does the Batcave have a kitchen? If you are reading this, Bruce, call me. I designed a badass custom range hood. For you, I’ll even paint it black. Of course, I didn’t design it with the Batman in mind (well not consciously,

Tim Bjella February 8, 2016May 7, 2018 Kitchens No Comments Read more

Modern Glass Home in Kauai, Hawaii

Modern Glass Home in Kauai, Hawaii

When you hear, “Hawaii,” is this what you imagine? Hopefully, it will be once this modern, glass house is complete.  

Tim Bjella February 4, 2016May 28, 2018 Houses No Comments Read more

Another Perfect Pen

Another Perfect Pen

What makes this pen so cool? Choices. And options. Options with choices. Options with options. The minimalist  Takumi Pure, from Tronnovate, a recent and astutely managed Kickstarter project, accepts every worthwhile ink refill on the planet (slight bias, here). Most importantly, it accepts the venerable

Tim Bjella January 31, 2016May 7, 2018 Tools of the Trade No Comments Read more

A Great Place to Go, to Get to Someplace Else

A Great Place to Go, to Get to Someplace Else

Like pirates, boats and booty? Try Saint Malo – a medieval port town in northern France. Once the smarmy haunt of pirates (but not Johnny Depp, smarmy), there are still masts everywhere (but newer masts, and no sign of Johnny). Robyn and

Tim Bjella January 29, 2016May 7, 2018 Sketches, Travel-tecture No Comments Read more

Think glass is weak? Think again.

Think glass is weak? Think again.

Despite years of practice, Robyn, Beck and I are not levitating 103 storeys above Chicago (20 feet is about our limit). And, no, our magic carpet didn’t suddenly vanish, either – if I had a magic carpet, I certainly wouldn’t be bragging about it

Tim Bjella January 27, 2016May 7, 2018 Travel-tecture 2 Comments Read more

Winter Wonderland – Modern Cottage Missouri Home Draped in Snow

Winter Wonderland – Modern Cottage Missouri Home Draped in Snow

A thick blanket of Missouri snow drapes one of our homes: looks like a good time to cozy up with a book, hot cocoa and a roaring fire (maybe make a few snow angels first).

Tim Bjella January 24, 2016May 28, 2018 Houses No Comments Read more

Crowning the Tower. It’s Just Like Legos! Not.

Crowning the Tower. It’s Just Like Legos! Not.

“Do the workers on the job site ever throw things at you”? “Have you ever had a nail gun “accidentally” discharge into your thigh?” “Do you have to dodge dirty buckets of water tipped from floors above”? The answer to these

Tim Bjella January 21, 2016May 7, 2018 Construction No Comments Read more

People Who Live in Glass Houses… Live in Our Houses. A Hilltop Home in Los Angeles, California by Bjella Architects

People Who Live in Glass Houses… Live in Our Houses. A Hilltop Home in Los Angeles, California by Bjella Architects

In my neverending quest to create “art you can live in”, I present this home in Calabasas, California. But, not as art for art’s sake. Anyone can design a home as a piece of sculpture, or as a shocking statement,

Tim Bjella January 17, 2016May 28, 2018 Houses No Comments Read more

When One Door Closes… Sketch It.

When One Door Closes… Sketch It.

In Provence, France it’s hard to find a door not worth sketching…  

Tim Bjella January 10, 2016May 7, 2018 Sketches, Travel-tecture No Comments Read more
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