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Dear Future Architects – You need to Hear This

April 11, 2016 by Bob Borson 22 Comments

Dear Future Architects – You need to Hear This

Simply based on my inbox, there is a new batch of bright and shiny new future architects about to graduate and they are on the hunt for their future ... hopefully in an office like mine. That sounds … [Read more...]

Filed Under: ArchiTalks, Career, Do you want to be an Architect? Tagged With: architects office, career, Do you want to be an Architect

Being an Architect is Hell … My “New” House

April 4, 2016 by Bob Borson 58 Comments

Being an Architect is Hell … My “New” House

Buying a new house is stressful for just about everyone, myself included. The actual act of trying to find a house that doesn't make me want to claw my eyeballs out is a challenge ... because I am … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Life in General, My House, Observations Tagged With: a day in the life, Architects, bob borson, My House

The Finished Building is your Best Argument

March 30, 2016 by Bob Borson 16 Comments

The Finished Building is your Best Argument

You might be surprised to learn that I am not on a first name basis with Peter Zumthor. Everything that I know about myself tells me that he and I would enjoy each others company ... at least I would, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Architects, Observations, Quotes Tagged With: great to work with architects, quotes

Something All Architects Should Know

March 28, 2016 by Bob Borson 18 Comments

Something All Architects Should Know

I think architects are like snowflakes. Not because they are delicate, but because each is unique and (it frequently seems to be the case) that external conditions need to be perfect in order for them … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Architects, Career, Life in General, Observations, Quotes Tagged With: a day in the life, Architects, Architecture and Society, career, Do you want to be an Architect, students

The BSB Cabin – A Trip to the Frozen North

March 22, 2016 by Bob Borson 19 Comments

The BSB Cabin – A Trip to the Frozen North

Working on a cabin in the deeps woods in Wisconsin has been quite an adventure so far. This last week was a bit of a milestone because it was the first site visit I've taken where the actual cabin is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Construction, My Work Tagged With: cabin, Construction Observation, Construction Process

Traveling and Working

March 16, 2016 by Bob Borson 15 Comments

Traveling and Working

One thing that I think is a universal truth, is that young people think traveling for work is awesome ... I know that I did. The irony of this is that I didn't actually do much work-related travel … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Architects, Career, Life in General

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