tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24497138Sun, 04 Feb 2007 01:38:08 +0000http://www.vbridgeshoyt.com/bridges2design.htmlV. Bridges HoytBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24497138.post-6197392426395023116Sat, 03 Feb 2007 14:13:00 +00002007-02-03T19:35:47.594-06:002006 was a year of transition. We lost my mom to a massive heart attack on December 29, 2005. The year began with her funeral on January 2, 2006. We almost lost my dad, too. The pursuing year was filled with trips to help Dad get back on his feet. After recovering from his own near heart failure and while still in the midst of his grief, in May he lost the great toe on his right foot. After thathttp://www.vbridgeshoyt.com/2007/02/transitions.htmlV. Bridges Hoyttag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24497138.post-115141689813578689Tue, 27 Jun 2006 13:39:00 +00002006-06-27T09:26:06.226-05:00I always enjoy seeing my designs go into the construction phase. Here are photos of a house I designed last summer that is now under construction in the Houston Heights community. Site Context Here you see a bit of the framing from a distance that includes some of the existing houses along the street. Entry Foyer and Stairway This photo zooms through the front door into the entry foyer and http://www.vbridgeshoyt.com/2006/06/project-caths-framing.htmlV. Bridges Hoyttag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24497138.post-115134771492681201Mon, 26 Jun 2006 18:46:00 +00002006-06-26T13:48:34.946-05:00I have just relocated the architectural blog to my official website and will be posting more frequently as well as showing some current designs under construction. Be sure to bookmark the new site address for future viewing: www.vbridgeshoyt.com/bridges2design.htmlhttp://www.vbridgeshoyt.com/2006/06/welcome-to-our-new-address_26.htmlV. Bridges Hoyttag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24497138.post-114511219629269623Sat, 15 Apr 2006 14:37:00 +00002006-05-02T22:34:05.546-05:00These photos were taken a day or two after Rita blew in to the Gulf Coast in 2005. Galveston escaped major damage as the storm veered east toward New Orleans and Biloxi/Gulfport areas. ART you can live IN -- http://www.vbridgeshoyt.com/2006/04/galveston-drive-by-images.htmlV. Bridges Hoyttag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24497138.post-114511149086745201Sat, 15 Apr 2006 14:20:00 +00002006-04-15T09:37:22.756-05:00Bridges2Design vol 2 is a continuation of a blog begun last year but lost during a technical changeover. From time to time, I will repeat a few of the images and text in order to bridge that first volume with this current one. -- BRIDGES Bridge across a ravine that runs through the Bayou Bend estate gardens. Bayou Bend suspension bridge between parking and estate property. People shown arehttp://www.vbridgeshoyt.com/2006/04/bayou-bend-bridges.htmlV. Bridges Hoyttag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24497138.post-114300121774267013Wed, 22 Mar 2006 04:19:00 +00002006-04-15T01:36:58.586-05:00ART you can live IN -- It was a sunny day in Brenham, Texas, for the annual Spring Fest. The following five images are of a Victorian Painted Lady built in 1897 according to the date on the foundation skirt. http://www.vbridgeshoyt.com/2006/03/painted-lady-in-brenham-texas.htmlV. Bridges Hoyttag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24497138.post-114300103740999073Wed, 22 Mar 2006 04:16:00 +00002006-03-21T22:27:44.750-06:00 Sunbeams streamed from the sky in rainbow colors.http://www.vbridgeshoyt.com/2006/03/sunbeams-streamed-from-sky-in-rainbow.htmlV. Bridges Hoyttag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24497138.post-114300091521998051Wed, 22 Mar 2006 03:59:00 +00002006-03-21T22:26:45.080-06:00 The gardens were as decorative as the house. I couldn't help but wonder if Edward Scissorhands might be the gardener for this beautiful landscape.http://www.vbridgeshoyt.com/2006/03/gardens-were-as-decorative-as-house.htmlV. Bridges Hoyttag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24497138.post-114298545766950748Tue, 21 Mar 2006 23:49:00 +00002006-03-21T22:21:29.450-06:00http://www.vbridgeshoyt.com/2006/03/brenhamhouse1.htmlV. Bridges Hoyttag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24497138.post-114300113741816603Wed, 22 Mar 2006 04:18:00 +00002006-03-21T22:18:57.420-06:00http://www.vbridgeshoyt.com/2006/03/brenhamhouse4.htmlV. Bridges Hoyt