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The Eiffel Tower

June 14, 2010 by Bob Borson 20 Comments

The Eiffel Tower

One of the most recognizable symbols in the world and something truly magnificent to behold. Originally designed as the entrance arch for the Exposition Universelle, a World's Fair marking the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Observations Tagged With: a day in the life, Paris, Travel, traveling

How to spot a ‘Hippie’

June 11, 2010 by Bob Borson

How to spot a ‘Hippie’

We all have our own version of one travel game or another. You look at someone and based on their appearance, you develop a story for who they are and how they came to be in this moment. As Michelle … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Life in General, Observations Tagged With: a day in the life

Can I get a Hall Pass to Paris please?

June 1, 2010 by Bob Borson 2 Comments

Can I get a Hall Pass to Paris please?

So starting Wednesday, I will be on vacation to one of the greatest cities in the world - Paris. My wife and I have both been there before - but never with each other and therefore (and quite … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Guest Posts, Life in General Tagged With: blog, Guest post

Japanese Playhouse – The Construction Documents

May 30, 2010 by Bob Borson 3 Comments

Japanese Playhouse – The Construction Documents

So I had to prepare some construction drawings to pass along to the contractor who will be building this playhouse. His name is Barry Buford and he has his own construction company - Buford Builders, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Life in General, My Work Tagged With: CASA, Design Competition, playhouses, sketchup

Music and the Creative Process

May 27, 2010 by Bob Borson 38 Comments

Music and the Creative Process

. "Music and the creative process" "Architecture and Music" These are phrases within questions that I have been getting asked since I was 18 years old but I should probably provide you with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Life in General, Observations Tagged With: architects office, Music

Dwell Magazine has Jumped the Shark

May 25, 2010 by Bob Borson 23 Comments

Dwell Magazine has Jumped the Shark

I really used to love getting Dwell magazine but now ...ehh. When I hear the beeping of the magazine truck backing up to our office to unload the 5 metric tons of magazines that we get, I still look … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Life in General, Observations Tagged With: modern house, Residential Architect

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