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No, it’s all about me

January 26, 2012 by Bob Borson 22 Comments

No, it’s all about me

Life of an Architect contributor Scott Taylor wrote an article, It's all about me introducing himself and explaining a bit about who he is and what makes him tick. He accomplished this by preparing a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Architects, Life in General, Observations Tagged With: about bob, bob borson, Things that are Cool, what?

Architect – The best job in the world

January 24, 2012 by Bob Borson 31 Comments

Architect – The best job in the world

. . Architect: the "Best Job in the World" ... for me. What did you think I would say? Okay ... if I am being honest Lottery Winner: the "Best Job in the World." that's not really a job … [Read more...]

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

Rural Studio 2011 – Joanne’s House

January 23, 2012 by Bob Borson 14 Comments

Rural Studio 2011 – Joanne’s House

Rural Studio is a design-build architecture program founded in 1993 by Auburn University professors Samuel 'Sambo' Mockbee and D.K.Ruth. Their goal for the program was to teach architecture students … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Book Reviews Tagged With: Architecture and Society, Architecture School, Book Review, design studio

It’s all about me

January 19, 2012 by Bob Borson 34 Comments

It’s all about me

Since I’ll be invading Bob’s blog 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 (not the “hey, we should go grab a beer … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Observations Tagged With: Architecture and Society, conversations, design, furniture, Scott Taylor

Painted white wood ceilings

January 16, 2012 by Bob Borson 66 Comments

Painted white wood ceilings

Wood ceilings and heavy timber beams painted white ... sounds pretty nice doesn't it? It brings to mind bucolic summer vacations and Vera Bradley catalogs. I am sitting here on my couch ... and I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: My House, My Work Tagged With: a day in the life, color, My House

Turn up the music in the studio

January 12, 2012 by Bob Borson 40 Comments

Turn up the music in the studio

  . The week leading up to Christmas and through the first week after New Years is generally quiet - the phones aren't ringing. Clients, contractors, and sub's are all taking some time off. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Heard around the architectural studio, Life in General, Observations, What Am I Listening Too Tagged With: a day in the life, architects office, design studio, Music

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