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The Best Architect in Dallas?

November 26, 2012 by Bob Borson 16 Comments

The Best Architect in Dallas?

Architecture can be an incredibly creative field, wildly rewarding for those who like to think outside of the box ... but there are also roles for those who love architecture whose predilections and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Architects, Dallas Architecture, Do you want to be an Architect?, Life in General, Observations

The Dallas Perot Museum of Science and Nature

November 19, 2012 by Bob Borson 7 Comments

The Dallas Perot Museum of Science and Nature

I had the good fortune to tour the new Morphosis designed Perot Museum of Science and Nature last week - two weeks before it opens to the public. As an architect I can appreciate the design ideas … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Architects, Dallas Architecture

2012 AIA Dallas Tour of Homes

October 31, 2012 by Bob Borson 4 Comments

2012 AIA Dallas Tour of Homes

This weekend is the 2012 AIA Dallas Tour of Homes and this year, we have a house that is participating on the tour. There are 8 houses altogether, and all of them designed by architects. I chaired … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Architects, Dallas Architecture, My Work Tagged With: Architects, Dallas Architecture, Modern Architecture, modern house

Dating an Architect

October 1, 2012 by Bob Borson 160 Comments

Dating an Architect

Perception versus reality is a topic I have covered a few times on this site. One aspect of that topic that I haven't delved into is the perception of the architect. The general consensus is that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Architects, Life in General Tagged With: Architects, what?

What’s an architects day like?

September 24, 2012 by Bob Borson 60 Comments

What’s an architects day like?

So what exactly does an architect do all day? Chances are the answer is "a lot" and depending on the market sector in which they focus, probably something somewhat similar and somewhat unique compared … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Architects, Life in General Tagged With: a day in the life, about bob, architects office, bob borson, career

It doesn’t count if it doesn’t get built

September 10, 2012 by Bob Borson 52 Comments

It doesn’t count if it doesn’t get built

I fully expect to have some people disagree with me today, even go so far as to unsubscribe because this is the post that they finally decide I am truly an idiot (something that they should have … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Architects, Career, Life in General, Observations Tagged With: Architects, conversations, design, what?

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