Intern Architects in Hell

Il Pelicano | 2006-08-22

On Respect

'Michael, I know it's your last day as a student with us, but I was wondering if this afternoon you could help me with a few design ideas for this pavilion project on the Adriatic.' 'You have GOT to be kidding.' 'Pardon me?' 'Every time I came to you for the past four months you've handed me some complete schlock job. You had me arrange the materials in the sample room alphabetically by colour. You had me shade in your plots with a blue pencil crayon because you like the look of the blueline plotter, but can't handle the smell. You sent me to your staff meetings five minutes early to warm up your chair. I drew individual shingles on several dozen townhouse elevations because CAD hatches scare you.' 'That's just how I...' 'So now, after 18 weeks of being your absolute shmoe, at the end of my last day, you ask me for input on a relevant,interesting project? Sure, I can offer some design help. Come see me after lunch, and I'll design my boot right up your ass!' ... 'Ricky! I know it's your last day with us...' 'Pud.'

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