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The Salk Institute

November 1, 2017 by Bob Borson 35 Comments

The Salk Institute

Something happened recently that I didn't see coming ... I visited a building that I had known about since college, seen a million and one pictures of the project, but truly didn't appreciate until I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Architects, Buildings, Life in General, Observations Tagged With: a day in the life, Architecture and Society, Travel, traveling

A Culture of Models

August 15, 2017 by Bob Borson 23 Comments

A Culture of Models

Architectural models ... there's not a person walking the planet who doesn't love them. My office isn't particularly large, either in terms of employees (7) or square footage (1,677 sf), but we … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Buildings, Life in General, Observations, Residential Tagged With: a day in the life, architectural studio, cabin, models

Renzo Piano Kimbell Art Museum Sneak Peek

November 11, 2013 by Bob Borson 23 Comments

Renzo Piano Kimbell Art Museum Sneak Peek

This past weekend I was lucky enough to get a sneak peek at Renzo Piano's brand new Kimbell Art Museum project. I found myself in this position because I was attending the Texas Society of Architect's … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Buildings Tagged With: design, details, Modern Architecture, photography, Renzo Piano

Deconstruction versus Demolition

November 4, 2013 by Bob Borson 30 Comments

Deconstruction versus Demolition

Deconstruction is an environmentally friendly alternative to demolition and on the KHouse Modern project, the existing house on site is currently going through the process of being taken apart piece … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Buildings, Construction, Materials and Products, Residential Tagged With: Construction Observation, Construction Process, KHouse Modern, Materials, modern house

Sea Ranch, California

October 15, 2012 by Bob Borson 17 Comments

Sea Ranch, California

This last week I took a trip to Sea Ranch, California. You know how I am always going on about how architects like to plan their trips around architectural destinations? Well, here you go … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Buildings, Travel Tagged With: Architects, Architecture and Society, Travel, traveling

London Architecture Guide

September 7, 2011 by Bob Borson 21 Comments

London Architecture Guide

Like any respectable architect, I have been doing my homework. In two weeks, I am heading off on a quick 5-day trip to London to attend the London Design Festival, Decorex, 100% Design, and Tent … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Architects, Buildings, Travel Tagged With: Blog tour 2011, London, Travel, traveling

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