"We shape our buildings; thereafter...

"We shape our buildings; thereafter they shape - Winston Churchill.

These words oral by Churchill after World War II muse an attitude shared by many architects -- the idea that through the whole extent of time, our buildings impact each aspect of our lives.

Whereas many the public may not think overmuch about the buildings they live and work in, architects immerse themselves in each nuance, from how a arrangement fits into its surroundings to the impact it makes forward the people who use it.

Although Bellingham has several well-established and internationally experienced architects, many still have to deal with the small-fish-in-big-pond syndrome -- although they may