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Architects vs. Hippies

January 31, 2011 by Bob Borson 39 Comments

Architects vs. Hippies

In what could clearly be billed as a Battle Royal, I present Architects vs. Hippies in a death cage match pitting two classic stereotypes. Who will win? Will there even be a winner? . Personal … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Life in General, Observations Tagged With: a day in the life, Do you want to be an Architect

Future City?

January 25, 2011 by Bob Borson 16 Comments

Future City?

A ridiculous amount of information crosses my desk - even more so since I starting writing this blog. Magazines, emails, letters ... paper, digital, phone calls, vendors - it never stops. I actually … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Observations Tagged With: Architecture and Society

Wanted: Advice from other architects

January 24, 2011 by Bob Borson 71 Comments

Wanted: Advice from other architects

. Okay ... I know I  have asked for help before but this time is different because it's not actually for my benefit (big shocker right?) I should preface this by saying I am not complaining ... … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dallas Architecture, Life in General

When you are an architect…

January 20, 2011 by Bob Borson 133 Comments

When you are an architect…

I love what I do. There is no question in my mind that I made the right decision when I was 5 years old to become an architect. Sure there have been some bumps along the way and there is uncertainty … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Do you want to be an Architect? Tagged With: a day in the life, architects office, Architecture School

Sometimes there’s benefits

January 19, 2011 by Bob Borson 49 Comments

Sometimes there’s benefits

Dear Reader: You might remember that I have written some blog posts on my house that focus particularly on the crazy light fixtures that I have: . Mmmmm... that's a beauty ain't it? What … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Life in General Tagged With: Gifts

What is creativity?

January 18, 2011 by Bob Borson 17 Comments

What is creativity?

What is creativity? That was the question presented to a group of us who participate in a event where we are write on the same topic. It is an interesting exercise and one that I take part of quite … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Observations Tagged With: conversations, design

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