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The Best Architectural Instagram Feeds – 2017

July 18, 2017 by Bob Borson 14 Comments

The Best Architectural Instagram Feeds – 2017

There are few things that I will admit to having a borderline unhealthy passion about ... a brand new sharpie pen, floating in the pool with a cold drink, and the second-to-last time walking through a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Architects, Life in General, Observations Tagged With: a day in the life, Architecture and Society, instagram, photography

Should Architects Moonlight?

July 11, 2017 by Bob Borson 28 Comments

Should Architects Moonlight?

Moonlighting is something that literally ever architect has done at one time or another in their career. There are a handful of reasons why an architect would consider moonlighting, but I honestly … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Career, Do you want to be an Architect?, Observations Tagged With: a day in the life, ArchiTalks, architects office, career

Your First Architectural Job is Important

June 28, 2017 by Bob Borson 13 Comments

Your First Architectural Job is Important

Pretty simple and straightforward sentence - "Your first architectural job is important." Let me clarify that I'm not talking about summer jobs or internships ... those don't really count. No, what … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Career, Life in General, Observations, Office Tagged With: architects office, career, conversations

486,712 is Not What I Signed Up For

June 26, 2017 by Bob Borson 34 Comments

486,712 is Not What I Signed Up For

For those of you paying attention, I am almost at my wit's end. I have been sitting at my keyboard writing what could generously be described as "articles" on what it means to be an architect, and in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Life in General, Observations Tagged With: a day in the life, about bob, blog, conversations, Writing a blog

This is NOT Mentorship

June 13, 2017 by Bob Borson 14 Comments

This is NOT Mentorship

In my life, I have never had someone I could call a mentor. That almost sounds preposterous, doesn't it? Surely there was someone, somewhere along the way that I turned to for guidance and support ... … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Career, Life in General, Observations Tagged With: advice, ArchiTalks, career

Modern Cabin – It’s Hard to Say Goodbye

June 6, 2017 by Bob Borson 49 Comments

Modern Cabin – It’s Hard to Say Goodbye

For an Architect, wrapping up a project is always a bittersweet moment. There is the joy and elation you feel for witnessing a project come to life that you have poured your heart and soul into ... … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Modern House, My Work, Projects, Residential Tagged With: a day in the life, about bob, cabin, design, Modern Architecture, modern house

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