Hale Takazawa's Philosophy of Design

About my work.  I'll soon be posting sketches of current schemes on the boards.  All of my work is done freehand.  I sometimes will use sketchup for the next stage of design, or then go straight to revit.  however, all creative development is done free-hand.  It is a direct connection to creativity, and it will always be this way.  The first moves in anything make all the difference!  Like a game of chess.

"you are legendary"  say it to yourself, "I am legendary!"

Of course we don't like to talk this way of ourselves, but you must believe it, and surround yourself with that belief.  Because it really is the truth.  It will be sad if you don't take my word for it until you stand at heaven's gate.  It's better to be alive and realize this!  If you are to be my client, you must believe this of yourself.  I expect it - or the inspiration that derives from it will only be as strong as the belief in yourself.  Creativity doesn't flow in a medium of self-doubt.

the architecture that flows through my hands shows my clients a reflection of their power, strength, radiance, and beauty (which by the way, is a by-product of the first 3).  It says of them,  " I am an individual, and this work is my story."  

My work is about formality and rebellion.  Complex but controlled.  tension and breaking through.  rationalization and then moving away from it.  it has to be fun, and smart    out of the box, and away from mainstream.  but still rooted in the mature building traditions of architecture, sculpture, jewelry, craftsmanship, and engineering - just pushing it to the limit at times... when appropriate.  alot like american Jazz, and Rock.  in fact it is the American way!  


Sometimes the work has a personality - like Ghandi - peaceful yet explosive.  Mature and thoughtful, yet full of action and strength.  Volatile, but calm on the exterior.  Kind of like Tai-chi or Yoga.  If you don't know what the last statement means, try practicing it for a few sessions...