Author Archives: gpsdesigns

About gpsdesigns

architect by trade, frequently find myself thinking about a wide range of things and far off places.

ballard part 1

five years ago my wife and i made the decision to move to the northwest…our destination of choice. ballard. for any of you that are not local to seattle, ballard is a neighborhood in northwest seattle, just a little left … Continue reading

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Why Small is Good . . . for now

The title is a bit counter-intuitive seeing how I love big old Land Rovers.  Almost to the point of an obsession.  They hold a deeper meaning to me than just the “gas guzzling grocery getter” that most of them are.  (point … Continue reading

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work hard – play hard

i caught myself having a conversation with my 9 year old daughter about focus. the topic arose while we were discussing the importance of homework. i won’t get into the nitty gritty of the back and forth, but suffice it … Continue reading

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a limp handshake

it’s something that has always driven me crazy. I’m not exactly certain why it is, but i think it has to do with being told as a child to firmly shake ones hand upon being introduced. it’s become such a … Continue reading

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My Plan

This blog, while originally intended to supplement my professional life, is going to take a more interesting turn (IMHO). While i’ve spent the past 9 years trying to portray gps designs as a formal, traditional firm, i recently realized that … Continue reading

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the early years

the last post was more of a place holder than anything else.  a teaser until i could get the tweets and posts linked.   rest assured, we will soon be on-line and on track with the blog.  i encourage everyone to check … Continue reading

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speaking to an empty room

architecture  .  science, art and a touch of insanity

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