Despite what you might hear, architecture school is terrific. I know that it isn't easy and I can still remember moments of crippling panic as I looked around the studio during my presentation. Fast … [Read more...]
Architecture and The Art of Getting it Wrong
Architecture is not a trade, it's a craft ... and it normally takes years of practice before you start to routinely exist in the delicate balance between programming requirements and artistic … [Read more...]
heard around the architectural studio #011
Sometimes, as we get older, certain skill sets diminish as others improve. I think this falls in to the "diminished" category Partner: "All right, let's not have anything stupid on … [Read more...]
Architects and the AIA
If you receive any sort of professional correspondence from me, you will see three letters after my name ... Robert Borson, AIA The acronym "AIA" stands for the American Institute of Architects, … [Read more...]
Considering white marble counter tops?
There are few things that are as stunning to me as a white marble countertop ... I love them and appreciate the character and history they have as a material. Whenever the subject of white marble … [Read more...]
heard around the architectural studio #010
I can't find any sketch paper. What do you need it for? Uhm ... to sketch on … [Read more...]