Yeah, that’s kind of the paradox. The idea of outside stairs feels simpler at first glance, but once you layer in all the real-world requirements like fire rating, smoke protection, security, weatherproofing, and slip resistance, it starts to snowball. At that point, you're basically building...

It’s honestly surprising that a resort casino of this size didn’t plan for proper pedestrian or transit access from the start, especially considering how much it promotes itself as a regional entertainment destination. The inside of the casino is polished and modern, clearly designed to handle...

Just compared an earlier photo to how the site looks today. The tower remains sharp and clean-lined, but the area around it is slowly waking up. A few trees have gone in, some basic landscaping elements, but overall it still feels pretty sparse more like a civic facility than a destination...

Yeah I feel the same way. I’ve always found it hard to picture how a place will actually look and feel just from a plan. For me being there physically makes all the difference because otherwise it’s just guesswork.

You have excellent taste! This band was where my love for the blackgaze genre started. I still remember hearing Sunbather back in 2013, that album had a huge impact on me.

I’ve always assumed a bedroom needed a window for light and egress, but I’m also noticing that windowless rooms with sliding doors are becoming a bit of a trend. Personally I really don’t like this direction. It feels like a step backward in design and livability. It is also pretty misleading...

I wanted to personally share a band I discovered last year called Sleep Token. They are an English metal band but they mix a variety of genres in a really unique way. They just released a pretty solid new album recently so maybe some of you will enjoy it too.