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Architectural Sketching

July 11, 2013 by Bob Borson 76 Comments

Architectural Sketching

I get asked a lot (as in every single day) about architects and their ability to sketch. "Do you have to be good at drawing if you want to be an architect?" or "I want to be an architect but I can't … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Design, Do you want to be an Architect?, Observations Tagged With: Architects, bob borson, design, details, Do you want to be an Architect

“Velvet Rope” Design

July 8, 2013 by Bob Borson 18 Comments

“Velvet Rope” Design

There is a phrase that I've used for years - I honestly don't know if I made it up or if I heard it from someone else [but knowing me like I do, I probably made it up] "Velvet rope" design This … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Career, Design, Life in General, Observations Tagged With: Architects, being a part of the design process, conversations, what?

Happy 4th of July to 70% of you

July 4, 2013 by Bob Borson 4 Comments

Happy 4th of July to 70% of you

I know that not everyone who visits me here at Life of an Architect celebrates the 4th of July, but for 3,728,337 of you who do (70.17%), I thought I would take the time to wish those people a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Holidays Tagged With: a day in the life, Holiday, what?

Disposable Architecture?

July 1, 2013 by Bob Borson 8 Comments

Disposable Architecture?

This last Saturday didn't go exactly has I had planned but I did manage to get the construction drawings done on my bird house themed playhouse. This is my own personal entry into the Dallas CASA … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Construction, Materials and Products, My Work, Playhouse Competition 2013, Playhouses Tagged With: a day in the life, Architects, being a part of the design process, CASA, design, details

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