Gettin’ Lucky in Truckee

Three days into shadowing here at Ryan Group Architects and I am completely gaga over their work, this town, and the office pups. I have spent a lot of time organizing their materials library and doing so explored the realm of very expensive materials and finishes. Tahoe of course has a mountain style when it comes to design but in the car of the Ryan Group’s work their look is very modern and open. The material samples in the library include a lot of neutrals in a contemporary style  and wouldn’t you know thats just my thing.

I have also spent some time whipping together a hardware schedule and a lighting schedule of two different projects for my week long mentor, Annie. Working through these documents has shown me the importance of not looking over all the details. This attention to details was apparent when Annie took me along for two site visits to a new development in Tahoe full of dream homes. I spent some time on site snooping and drooling over the craziness of a Ryan Group Home.

Looking forward to another site visit later this week and more quality time my new furry desk mates.

 

Tally Ho for Tahoe!

Rise and shine for freshies at Northstar after three feet of fresh powder in Tahoe! Working play for spring break but little heavy on the far so far. Tomorrow is day one at The Ryan Group, outfit is planned, I’ve already selected the Denver omelet off the breakfast menu, and I have already observed that according to the groups team photo there will be two dogs in the office. Lindsay sure can pick em’.

Besides location, the firm looks like a great spot for me to observe the style and practices I am interested in pursuing. The Ryan Group is complied of a team of both architects and interior designers involved in residential and recreational design out here in California have been in contact with an interior designer, Annie, at the firm who has been so friendly and seems to be very positive about my upcoming experience and my level of involvement throughout the week. I will be keeping a close tab on sustainable approaches in their design process and will be interested to see how difficult or how easy it is for them to implement sustainability into their work. I am also interested to see how I will like a small firm, I have always thought that I would prefer to work in a smaller environment so this week will be good trail run as I make plans for what will come after May.

Until tomorrow then, wish me Luck! GO CATS!