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heard around the architectural studio #007

September 17, 2013 by Bob Borson 5 Comments

... we are going to have to fix these whacked out dimensions … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Heard around the architectural studio Tagged With: architectural studio, quotes

Responsibility: Don’t Be a Dunce

September 16, 2013 by Bob Borson 25 Comments

Responsibility: Don’t Be a Dunce

Did you know that the word "dunce" is meant to refer to someone who is a slow learner? It is slightly less disparaging than being called dumb or stupid but no matter how you look at it, it's not a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Life in General Tagged With: Architects, architectural technology, blog, career, Writing a blog

An Interior Designer’s Bag

September 13, 2013 by Bob Borson 8 Comments

An Interior Designer’s Bag

As part of an ongoing photo essay of sorts, I have been showing the working contents of various design and construction related professionals. So far we have seen the bag contents from an architect, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Bags, Interior Design, Materials and Products Tagged With: design, interior design

Architectural Models

September 12, 2013 by Bob Borson 40 Comments

Architectural Models

One of the biggest changes I have seen since moving over to my new office is that the number of scale models has gone up considerably. There are currently 7 fairly large models stashed all over the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Architects, Design, Do you want to be an Architect? Tagged With: architects office, design, models

heard around the architectural studio #006

September 10, 2013 by Bob Borson 2 Comments

There is an order to how we do things around here ... first we're going to do it right, and then it's going to be done. That's the order. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Heard around the architectural studio Tagged With: architectural studio, quotes

Hatchet Bedrooms

September 9, 2013 by Bob Borson 86 Comments

Hatchet Bedrooms

"Hatchet Bedroom" Have you heard this phrase before? I'd be amazed if you have because I made it up (™ pending) but it is possible that you have your own name for this condition. It has to do … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Design, Observations, Residential Tagged With: builder homes, conversations, design, residential

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