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The not-so-sexy side to Architecture

Bob Borson — April 19, 2012 — 46 Comments

Practicing architecture for 99.9% of the architects out there means something other than designing – at least what you think design means.

In Architects, Career, Do you want to be an Architect? Architects, Architecture and Society, career, clients

Someone wants to buy my house

Bob Borson — March 26, 2012 — 13 Comments

Despite the fact that it is definitely showing its age, I love my house … apparently so does someone else. Someone wants to buy it and I’m not ready to sell it.

In Architects, My House, Observations a day in the life, My House

Architecture Student Work Desks

Bob Borson — March 15, 2012 — 28 Comments

Architecture studios in college have changed a lot over the last two decades – for the most part, computers and mouse pads have replaced Mayline parallel bars, Borco table covers and drafting eraser scumbags.

In Architects, Do you want to be an Architect?, Observations Architecture School, design studio, desk, Do you want to be an Architect

Morphosis Dallas Science &Nature Museum photo by Bob Borson

Dallas Science & Nature Museum: Progress

Bob Borson — February 7, 2012 — 14 Comments

Last week I was confused for an actual member of the media and was invited to tour the new Morphosis designed Perot Museum of Nature & Science building. This was the first time they have allowed pictures to be taken so I hope you enjoy

In Architects, Life in General Architects, architectural technology, concrete, Construction Observation, Dallas Architecture, design, Modern Architecture, photography

No, it’s all about me

Bob Borson — January 26, 2012 — 25 Comments

You can tell a lot about most creative people by finding out the design things that they admire. Here is just such a list:

In Architects, Life in General, Observations about bob, bob borson, Things that are Cool, what?

Documenting with photos

Bob Borson — January 9, 2012 — 14 Comments

It wasn’t that long ago that taking job site construction photos were simply photos that were a necessary part of the process. The camera on your phone is a powerful tool and with a slightest bit of efforts, you can get more with less

In Architects, Blog, Materials and Products, Observations architectural technology, Construction Observation, Construction Process, photography, Products, social media

Form Follows Fitness

Scott Taylor — January 5, 2012 — 14 Comments

Have you noticed the amount of home gym equipment commercials that start airing this time of year? This got me thinking … what types of home workout equipment would a STARchitect design?

In Architects, Observations Architects, Scott Taylor, sketching, what?