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Scale and Proportion – The Architect’s Domain

August 1, 2013 by Bob Borson 21 Comments

Scale and Proportion – The Architect’s Domain

I think that size, scale, and proportion are where a good architect makes their living. There are all sorts of devices that have been developed to help designers determine how best to guide them in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Construction, Design, Life in General, My Work, Playhouses Tagged With: Architects, CASA, Construction Process, design, details, playhouses

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

The Most Important Articles on Life of an Architect

July 18, 2013 by Bob Borson 12 Comments

The Most Important Articles on Life of an Architect

To date, I have written over 500 posts "Life of an Architect" in the last 3.5 years and considering that I might spend an average of 4 hours on each post (writing, editing photos, sharing the posts, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Life in General Tagged With: a day in the life, design, social media, Top Ten lists, Writing a blog

I am an Architect and this is what I do

July 15, 2013 by Bob Borson 39 Comments

I am an Architect and this is what I do

My wife has told me on several occasions that I have ruined her. Before me, she would have been happy to live in a nice large, new, builder home with furniture straight out of the Pottery Barn … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Architects, Life in General, My House Tagged With: a day in the life, about bob, Do you want to be an Architect

“Velvet Rope” Design

July 8, 2013 by Bob Borson 18 Comments

“Velvet Rope” Design

There is a phrase that I've used for years - I honestly don't know if I made it up or if I heard it from someone else [but knowing me like I do, I probably made it up] "Velvet rope" design This … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Career, Design, Life in General, Observations Tagged With: Architects, being a part of the design process, conversations, what?

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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