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Architectural Models

September 12, 2013 by Bob Borson 40 Comments

Architectural Models

One of the biggest changes I have seen since moving over to my new office is that the number of scale models has gone up considerably. There are currently 7 fairly large models stashed all over the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Architects, Design, Do you want to be an Architect? Tagged With: architects office, design, models

An Architect’s Bag 002

September 7, 2013 by Bob Borson 19 Comments

An Architect’s Bag 002

A few weeks ago, in a moment of weakness, I decided to take my architectural bag - the bag that carries my treasures between home and the office - pull everything out and show it to the world. Because … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Bags, Do you want to be an Architect?, Materials and Products Tagged With: Architects, design

An Architect’s Bag

August 19, 2013 by Bob Borson 60 Comments

An Architect’s Bag

There are many stereotypes associated with being an architect - our "over-the-shoulder" messenger bag is certainly one of them. In my particular case, I definitely fit the mold of the architects … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Bags, Do you want to be an Architect?, Materials and Products Tagged With: about bob, Architects, architectural technology, bob borson, design

Architecture School is an Island

July 25, 2013 by Bob Borson 48 Comments

Architecture School is an Island

Architecture School can be a lonely place at times despite being surrounded by your friends and colleagues. I know from personal experience that at times, it easy to question your drive, dedication, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Career, Do you want to be an Architect?, Life in General, Observations Tagged With: Architecture School

Architectural Sketching

July 11, 2013 by Bob Borson 76 Comments

Architectural Sketching

I get asked a lot (as in every single day) about architects and their ability to sketch. "Do you have to be good at drawing if you want to be an architect?" or "I want to be an architect but I can't … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Design, Do you want to be an Architect?, Observations Tagged With: Architects, bob borson, design, details, Do you want to be an Architect

Architectural Studio – Open Plan

June 27, 2013 by Bob Borson 16 Comments

Architectural Studio – Open Plan

For years now I've had a private office ... I loved it. It was large, had an amazing amount of layout space, I could talk on the phone without disturbing anyone, and I could turn on the radio and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Career, Do you want to be an Architect?, Life in General Tagged With: a day in the life, architects office, career

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