Blake (second from right) was down an appendix and up a moustache.

(Yes, I repeated a JKR Blog photo.  Do something about it.)

It appears as though last week's softball recap fell through the cracks.  I can assure you, we lost. I can also assure you it won't happen again (missing the blog, that is. Clearly we're capable of losing again).  It was both "bring your child" and "wear a moustache" night on the Belmont Plateau, as the JKRP softball team fought through a very tight game.  Sporting a lineup that approached 20 players, we were able to field two complete defenses, giving everyone (except our pitcher, Dave) the chance to take a break at some point.  Thankfully, the El Vez lunch didn't slow anyone down.  Solid hits and aggressive running scored us some points and our play in the field was as good as it's been all year.  Manager Blake Krevolin made his appendixless debut and his stitches were tested with every ball sent to center field.  Sadly, the team is still looking for the first win of the 2012 season.  We're close, though, I know it.

Mustache Day 2012

JKR Partners is growing....growing mustaches. We've come a long way since last year.
And yes, I am wearing the same shirt as last year. It's my mustache shirt.

Thanks Everyone!

Jose' here:
I want to thank the office for making my promotion to Associate a memorable event. Forever remembered by the Collector Series card seen here.


Damn Facebook and the person who decided to tag me in the photo to the left.


Give me a break, it must have been 1989...... 

Street Art

texting lanes

right in line

I'm not saying this is the best street art or anything, but I thought it was pretty clever.  Walking outside the Municipal Services Building, I didn't have to wait long (or at all for that matter) to catch the first person using the appropriate texting lane.

The Auxiliary Sketchbook.

Tiff here...

This weekend I kicked off my FIRST session for my latest creation - The Auxiliary Sketchbook!

(Thanks for coming out Natalya!!)

The Auxiliary Sketchbook is a group for anyone that has an interest in architecture, is in need of a creative outlet and is able to play well with others... The group will meet once a month for a total of 4 months leading up to an Art Exhibition in September.
(The Art Expo will be held in Old City Philadelphia)

During the sketch sessions, we will be given a short tour and brief historic overview of the buildings or spaces. While sketching is encouraged, photographers are MORE than welcome! This year's sketchbook theme focuses on the forgotten architecture of local Philadelphia Architect, Julian Francis Abele.

Here is a quick schedule: 

May 27, 2012 – The Free Library of Philadelphia

June 24, 2012 – The Union League

July 29, 2012 – Widener Building

August 26, 2012 – The Philadelphia Art Museum

So that's it in a nutshell...You in?

 

 

Visit us @ Meetup.com!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SLICKEST DOLLAR GENERAL EVER

 
Blake Here: So the fences are down, the porta potties have departed, and Sedgley Plaza is now open for business.  Blanketed in a vibrant copper colored standing seam metal panel this new 20,000 square foot center is located at 2815 Ridge Avenue in the Strawberry Mansion neighborhood of Philadelphia.  Currently Dollar General is the sole performer, and you can quote me, alongside the one Mrs. Tiffany Millner we created the slickest outfitted Dollar General ever, just look at that amazing body of materials and combination of textures...am I wrong?...and please don't assume the box sign was our idea...Anyway there is 10,000 square feet of space remaining and Sedgley is eager to welcome additional businesses and life to the area.  You know anyone looking to open shop?  Feel free to contact Bryan Perchick or Pat Heron at Legend Properties Commercial Real Estate.  Thanks for your time

Fun fact of the day - the pattern for the standing seam metal was derived from the Mortal Kombat blood code for the Sega Genesis game system: A-B-A-C-A-B-B.

Tiff @ the AIA Convention 2012

 Tiff Here...

 I recently had the pleasure of attending the national AIA Convention in Washington, DC last week...

(Keep in mind that I was also on vacation that week - so I had to cut my vacation short and drag my husband with me... If that doesn't scream dedication to the profession, I am really not sure what does!)

I was invited by the AIA's Department of Diversity and Inclusion, to speak on a panel called: Behind the Round, Black Glasses: What Architects Really Do - Which was a 'town hall' styled discussion - geared to students and non-architects on the perception of our roles and responsibilities as architects. From what I understand, the public only thinks that we design and create pretty pictures.. While this is true, it only counts for about 25% (if not less) of our actual day to day responsibilities... 

I was also given the honor of being interviewed on a podcast speaking about my role and experiences as a Woman in Architecture AS WELL AS serving as the Co-MC to the AIA's Annual Women in Architecture Dinner - held at the Women in the Arts Museum.  

The entire experience was priceless and I am grateful to have been offered these wonderful opportunities :)

I have posted a few (terrible) pictures from the various events... (hopefully I will be able to post a few of the 
professional shots soon)