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Architectural Sketches – Keep or Throw Away

Bob Borson — January 12, 2015 — 65 Comments

Do Architects hang on to their sketches? I generate a lot of sketches in the process of being an architect and historically speaking, I throw them away. Am I crazy?

In Architects, Do you want to be an Architect?, Graphics, Sketching architects office, architectural sketching, design studio, Do you want to be an Architect, sketches, sketching

It’s a New Year and I’m already over it

Bob Borson — January 5, 2015 — 21 Comments

Don’t make a New Year’s resolution – you’ll end up regretting it since the vast majority of them are never accomplished. Instead, just be a better “fill-in-the-blank”.

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Architecture – A culture of long hours?

Bob Borson — December 15, 2014 — 29 Comments

If you are going to be an architect, do you have to work a lot of overtime? Not necessarily. I thought it would be interesting to break down by 2014 hour by hour to see what time I spent and where I spent it.

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A Day in the Life of an Architectural Intern

Bob Borson — December 11, 2014 — 19 Comments

What is a typical day like for an architectural intern? Who knows … it’s different stuff every single day. But there are great adventures to be had and this day is one such adventure.

In Life in General a day in the life, architects office, Do you want to be an Architect, Guest post

How to Get a Job in an Architect’s Office

Bob Borson — September 18, 2014 — 54 Comments

Want to get a job working in an architect’s office? What exactly do you need to do? Learn about the things I look for in a potential new employee – and you might just find yourself getting an offer for every single job you interview.

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‘Voltron’ Model Table

Bob Borson — September 8, 2014 — 11 Comments

A big model requires a big table … this is the ‘Voltron Table’ and it is, in fact, a very large table.

In Design, Graphics, Life in General, My Work, Office, Sketching architects office, design, design studio, details

There are no two ways about it, hanging pictures is a drag. A total drag. The dragiest of drags. I know what you’re thinking “Is that even a thing?” Yes – it is, because I just hung a whole bunch of pictures and I am an authority of things that are a drag.