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Studio Lessons 101: Architectural Precedents

January 14, 2021 by Andrew HawkinsLeave a Comment

Studio Lessons 101: Architectural Precedents

One of the many activities undertaken in architecture school is the study of Architectural Precedents. While I am may not be convinced of the outcomes, I do believe in their value. This happens at … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Andrew H, Architecture School, Design, Design Studio, Studio Lessons 101Tagged With: architectural studio, Architecture School, design studio, Studio Lessons 101

How to Detail a Snowman

December 13, 2020 by Bob Borson1 Comment

How to Detail a Snowman

It's hard to believe that the Christmas Holidays are upon us and I haven't shared with you my profound "How to Detail a Snowman" knowledge ... mostly because I don't have any since I live in Texas. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Design, Design Studio, Graphics, Holidays, Life in General, My Work, SketchingTagged With: a day in the life, architectural sketching, Graphics, Holiday, sketching, what?

Bar Renovation – From Bad to Better

November 30, 2020 by Bob BorsonLeave a Comment

Bar Renovation – From Bad to Better

Now that the 2020 Holiday season is upon us, it is even more important that my bar be up and functioning. I thought today would be a good day to walk you through the renovation of my own bar, and of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Construction, Design, Interior Design, Materials and Products, Modern House, My House, My Work, ResidentialTagged With: bob borson, Construction Process, details, Materials, Modern Architecture, modern house, My House, Residential Architect

Fireplace Renovation – The Long Haul

November 16, 2020 by Bob BorsonLeave a Comment

Fireplace Renovation – The Long Haul

Renovating my house has not been awesome for so many reasons, but slowly and surely we are getting someplace with it all. The most recent item to be added to the "mostly" completed list is my … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Construction, Design, Interior Design, Life in General, My House, ResidentialTagged With: a day in the life, bob borson, Construction Process, details, Materials, My House, Residential Architect

Architecture Lectures and Presentations

November 12, 2020 by Andrew Hawkins1 Comment

Architecture Lectures and Presentations

One of my new tasks this semester in my academic position is to be a member of the departmental committee for lectures and exhibitions. This committee is tasked with creating the annual lecture and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Andrew H, Architects, Architecture School, Career, Design, Education, Life in GeneralTagged With: Architects, architectural education, Architecture and Society, Architecture School, conversations, design, Presentations

Kitchen Pantry Design 101

November 2, 2020 by Bob BorsonLeave a Comment

Kitchen Pantry Design 101

Pantries are one of those spaces that exist within every house that either get a lot of attention or no attention at all. If you were to stop and think about the pantry in your own home, I bet you … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Design, Graphics, Interior Design, Kitchen, My Work, ResidentialTagged With: design, details, Graphics, modern house, Residential Architect

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