Billy the Architect

05/06/2025

Roman amphitheater Verona IT, Circa /- 10 AD

05/06/2025

Pedestrian street drain detail, Verona IT

01/13/2025

smALL PROjects + Shed Studio X2 + Design + Build -

Conceptual Sketch of Shed Studio X2

08/25/2024

Candella:

First light fixture designed by David, limited edition of 3

Credit: https://daviddimperio.com/

08/25/2024

Candella: First light fixture designed by David, limited edition of 3

Credit: https://daviddimperio.com/

08/13/2024

Illustrated is a Design + Build Infill project in Deland Florida. Deland’s recently amended zoning code allows for a maximum 800 sq. ft. Accessory Dwelling Unit with a required minimum 951 sq. ft. Primary Dwelling Unit. This design maximizes the use of the property while meeting all the other zoning requirements i.e. setback, permeable ground, parking, etc.

06/01/2024

Billy took a ride down the Richard Serra "Rabbit Hole". I love his pieces, the weight, size, fabrication, material, transporting, moving, installation, all of it. If ya would like hitch a ride this is a great place to start with this documentary https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANRfB4xyieY

If you would like to go a bit deeper the Serra/Foster book will get you there.

05/24/2024

“Billy the Architecture Worker” is in….😎✏️

05/30/2023

Entry Transition:

The outdoor space between the street and the front door serves as the initial entry point to your home, establishing a distinction between public and private areas. It marks the beginning of an intimacy gradient that extends from the street to your front door and into your home. This transition from the bustling street to the sanctuary of your home should provide a serene experience, allowing you to unwind after encountering the traffic and challenges of the day. By creating an entrance transition from the street to the front door, you can establish a space that evokes a sense of tranquility. Neglecting to do so by having your front door directly open onto the street overlooks the opportunity to create an elegant arrival experience to your home.
The manner in which you enter your home and move through an outdoor room between the street and the front door significantly influences how you feel once inside. If the transition is too abrupt, the sense of arrival is lost, and the feeling of intimate privacy within the home diminishes.
It is crucial to ensure that a physical outdoor space exists between the street and the front door. The key to creating this space lies in defining its boundaries and establishing a sense of enclosure, accomplished by incorporating changes in surroundings, views, light, sound, path direction, and surface texture.
Here are some considerations to contemplate during the design phase of your project:
1. Define a distinct space or path that extends from the street to the front door. Instead of merely focusing on moving from point "A" to "B," envision this transition as an actual outdoor room. Create a feeling of enclosure by incorporating elements like a gate or garden wall.
2. As you shape this space, consider introducing changes in levels and directions within the walking surface at significant points. These variations add interest and intrigue to the journey.
3. Engage all the senses as you pass through this outdoor entrance room. Generate calming sounds through the use of wind chimes or water features. Infuse fragrance with aromatic flowers and bushes. Offer glimpses of serene views at points where the path changes direction or halts. Experiment with lighting levels by incorporating a trellis. Vary the texture and materials used for the path's surface.
4. Play with the scale of the path. Designate areas near the street and just outside the front door for greeting or bidding farewell to guests. Incorporate a space in the middle of the path or its inner center as a point of reflection while gazing toward a Zen view.
If executed thoughtfully, the outdoor entrance room you create between the front door and the street will provide a comfortable and inviting arrival experience, leaving an indelible impression on your home.

04/04/2023

Am I a Dinosaur???

As architecture has evolved it has become detached from an understanding of construction and engineering that was once at the profession's core, writes Eleanor Jolliffe.