It’s all about the narrative

On February 13, 2012, in Life in General, Observations, by Bob Borson

every client has a story – and getting them to tell it to me makes a difference in the end result

All in a days work

On February 9, 2012, in Blog, Observations, by Bob Borson

Besides being an architect (which is my actual job, sometimes I forget) what goes on in a typical week here at ‘Life of an Architect World Headquarters’? You might be surprised, but it’s definitely not what you think.

Avant Garb-age

On February 2, 2012, in Life in General, Observations, by Scott Taylor

Searching your neighborhood curbs on bulk trash day can result in some awesome mid century furniture finds.

No, it’s all about me

On January 26, 2012, in Architects, Life in General, Observations, by Bob Borson

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

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It’s all about me

On January 19, 2012, in Observations, by Scott Taylor

Since I’ll be invading Life of an Architect on a semi-regular basis, I figure that I need to get to know you all a little better and in turn have you all get to know me

Turn up the music in the studio

On January 12, 2012, in Life in General, Observations, by Bob Borson

Nobody is in the office and I can turn the music up to 11. This is the music that’s in rotation in the architect’s office so far in 2012

Documenting with photos

On January 9, 2012, in Architects, Blog, Materials and Products, Observations, by Bob Borson

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

Form Follows Fitness

On January 5, 2012, in Architects, Observations, by Scott Taylor

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?

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Job Site Culture and Pride

On December 22, 2011, in Contractors, Observations, by Bob Borson

One of the modern day 7 deadly sins – pride … It is also what separates a good contractor from a great contractor.

The Genius of Charley Harper

On December 20, 2011, in Life in General, Observations, by Bob Borson

Charley Harper is an American Modernist artist known for his illustrations of all sorts of wildlife. He called it “minimal realism” but I call it awesome.

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