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Renovation Construction Surprises

February 6, 2020 by Andrew Hawkins Leave a Comment

Renovation Construction Surprises

I’ve been at this architecture thing for a bit over 20 years now and I can say with certainty that I am still surprised at the way some contractors choose to do their work. I am not saying this as a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Andrew H, Buildings, Construction, Life in General, Projects Tagged With: construction, Construction Process, Materials, Renovations

As-Built Drawing Adventure

July 2, 2019 by Bob Borson 1 Comment

As-Built Drawing Adventure

If you are an architect, it's a pretty safe bet that at some point in your career you've had to go on site and collect some existing dimensions for a project. My career is now almost 30 years in the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: My Work, Observations, Office, Projects Tagged With: a day in the life, Do you want to be an Architect, great to work with architects, sketching

On-Site Architectural Photography

January 22, 2018 by Bob Borson 26 Comments

On-Site Architectural Photography

Last week I spent a frigid couple of days in the far northern part of Wisconsin with Poul Ober, an architectural photographer, so that we could get professional images captured of the modern cabin I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Design, Life in General, Modern House, My Work, Projects, Travel Tagged With: cabin, photography, Travel

Modern Cabin – It’s Hard to Say Goodbye

June 6, 2017 by Bob Borson 49 Comments

Modern Cabin – It’s Hard to Say Goodbye

For an Architect, wrapping up a project is always a bittersweet moment. There is the joy and elation you feel for witnessing a project come to life that you have poured your heart and soul into ... … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Modern House, My Work, Projects, Residential Tagged With: a day in the life, about bob, cabin, design, Modern Architecture, modern house

Not Your Typical Modern Wood Deck

December 13, 2016 by Bob Borson 52 Comments

Not Your Typical Modern Wood Deck

I don't think it's bragging when I tell people I've done my fair share of awesome decks in my career, and today I thought I would show you one of the most recently completed awesome decks. THis is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Construction, Materials and Products, My Work, Projects Tagged With: Construction Process, deck

Off Center Pivot Door and 45 Seconds

October 25, 2016 by Bob Borson 38 Comments

Off Center Pivot Door and 45 Seconds

The process of entering your house is important. There is a sequence of events that should happen from the time someone arrives at the curb and makes their way to the front door, and preparing this … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Construction, Design, Graphics, Modern House, My Work, Projects, Residential Tagged With: architectural technology, Construction Observation, Construction Process, design, details, Modern Architecture, Residential Architect

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