ojb houston 5, WATER

My influence over the past few weeks has been spread out over a broad range of projects, just a bunch of small tasks, nothing too cohesive or impressive. Over the past two weeks, I've done massing studies in SketchUp, drafted a master plan in Vector Works, re-rendered in Lumion from that project a few weeks ago, and worked on OJB's Texas Plants template in InDesign and LandFX. I hated Vector Works at first, the logic was confusing and the shortcuts are so random, but I think I'm getting the hang of it. For the massing studies, we take Vector Works files, clean them up in cad, then export them to model in SketchUp, however, I would like to experiment with Vector Works in 3D to cut the process down by 2 programs. 

I'm staying active in Houston! My friend from high school came to visit last weekend, and I have been hanging out with work friends more often outside of the office. I got pictures for y'all ofc. 

exploring... maybe this was once a cool bridge but they blocked it off with fencing/planting... ADA concern? did something happen...? 

I still walked on it

ducks and baby ducks

another bridge 

My plant ID app said this was a live oak based on overall form.... but all the new growth was recognized as a chinese tallow. has the tallow taken over this old oak from the inside?? that can happen???

WATER WALL

i got nauseous looking at this up close

beautiful view blocked by ugly façade

buffalo bayou cistern

whoaaaa cool cool! awesome! 

me @ german festival 



I'll be off to LABASH on Wednesday! Super excited!! Miss y'all 

♡♥♡♥♡♥♡♥♡
-ellen










Comments

  1. MarcelleMarch 28, 2023 at 6:57 AM

    Your hair!! It looks so good!

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  2. Emily ZhaiMarch 29, 2023 at 9:31 AM

    I always want to go to the buffalo bayou cistern! Is it safe to go alone?

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    1. ellen s.April 3, 2023 at 11:22 AM

      Yes! they have tours every hour or so. i think its $8 per person

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  3. Julia March 29, 2023 at 1:03 PM

    WHO designed/approved that façade. I just want to talk

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    1. ellen s.April 3, 2023 at 11:22 AM

      dude I wish I knew, its sooo ugly and for WHAT

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