Facts about Architecture

On December 12, 2011, in Architects, Observations, by Bob Borson

50 amazing facts about Architecture that I am sure you don’t know … pretty sure

What to get an Architect for Christmas 2011

On December 8, 2011, in Architects, Life in General, Materials and Products, by Bob Borson

Shopping for an architect isn’t any fun because we are generally self-righteous about quality and routinely look down our noses at mass-produced items. Here are some can’t miss gift ideas sure to please any architect.

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London Architecture Guide

On September 7, 2011, in Architects, Buildings, Travel, by Bob Borson

Like any respectable architect, I have been doing my homework. In two weeks, I am heading off on a quick 5-day trip to London so I put together a list of some places I would like to visit while in town.

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Drawing like an Architect

On September 1, 2011, in Architects, Do you want to be an Architect?, My Work, by Bob Borson

You don’t have to draw well to be an architect!! Sure it doesn’t hurt but let’s pull the curtain back and be honest here for a minute. Architects communicate through drawing – we aren’t making art.

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Architects and their signatures

On August 22, 2011, in Architects, Observations, by Bob Borson

Signatures can tell you a lot about a person if you know the signs to look for … confidence, arrogance, even design ability. What is your signature telling others?

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… You might be an Architect

On August 18, 2011, in Architects, Life in General, Observations, by Bob Borson

Being an architect means you are in a select group – but have you wondered if you have what it takes to actually be an Architect? You might be an architect if….

Where will I be in 20 Years?

On August 16, 2011, in Architects, Life in General, Observations, by Bob Borson

Where will I be in twenty years … what will my life look like? Have you ever thought about an answer to this question? In twenty years, what will the field of architecture look like and will that be something that I want to be a part of?

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Mockbee Coker Architects – Seaside House

On July 26, 2011, in Architects, Buildings, by Bob Borson

Designed in 1991 by Samuel Mockbee and Coleman Coker, this is one of the best houses in all of Seaside – a place where there are houses by famous architects on every street.

107 Reasons Why You, Architect, Matter

On July 5, 2011, in Architects, Career, Guest Posts, by Bob Borson

If architects were to disappear tomorrow – who would care? Most people never so much as meet an architect let alone engage one in a building project.

Perspective – do you have it?

On June 28, 2011, in Architects, Career, by Bob Borson

Over the weekend I engaged in an interesting conversation that walked the line between friendly and hostile … we started off talking about McMansions and went from there.

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