Cool Classmates!

For the last month or so, PBS stations have been broadcasting a new show which examines noteworthy new architecture. You may not always agree with host Stephen Chung's appraisals (I sure don't), but the analysis is intelligent and very well considered. Check it out.

But also, check this out. In just four weeks, two of the featured architects are college classmates. Isaac Franco of Safdie Associates and Paul Zajfen of CO Architects were with me back then - in what was a very small group. We graduated only 30 souls, and not all of us went into architecture. Heck - one went straight to seminary to become an Anglican priest.  My guess is that the show now has selected about 10% of those who became traditional design architects for praise.

I'm jealous perhaps. But, more to the point - I'm proud. Isaac & Paul, you have reaffirmed that we were a special group. As if I didn't know already.