THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE UGLY

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BAD: Nothing gives you a good jolt like water from a clogged rain water leader pouring out of its joint and directly on to the live wires of an exterior light. This detail is literally shocking. (Brandon)

GOOD: The tape-to-the-floor, simple and inexpensive no-baseboard detail. (DB)

GOOD: The glass bridge at the Hotel Healdsburg, not the girl. (DB)

Click on an image to see a whole slideshow of architectural details—ours and others', good and bad. DB+P is taking a closer look at detail design strategies. We're looking for details that organize and clarify our designs. These nominees, in both categories, are up for discussion.