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Architects don’t always get it right

October 29, 2012 by Bob Borson 46 Comments

The new room - at Life of an Architect World Headquarters

It pains me to say this but architects don't always get it right. That's right ... I said it. I am secure enough in my abilities to admit when I don't get it right (**notice that I didn't say that I got it wrong, I'm not … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: My House, My Work, Observations Tagged With: Construction Observation, Construction Process, design, My House

LoaA World Headquarters – Update

October 23, 2012 by Bob Borson 24 Comments

finishing the concrete

Life of an Architect World Headquarters (or LoaAWH - remember?) is coming along at breakneck speed despite a few minor "opportunities" that have presented themselves ... buuuuuuut that's what Contingency funds are for right? We do all have a … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: My House, My Work Tagged With: concrete, Construction Observation, Construction Process, details, My House

Life of an Architect World Headquarters (renovation)

October 17, 2012 by Bob Borson 15 Comments

temporary wall

Life of an Architect World Headquarters - or LoaAWH (pronounced low-ah-wah-hhh) as I like to call it, is getting a small face lift. I have been living in this house for over 4 years and this is the first semi-significant renovation I am taking on. … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: My House Tagged With: a day in the life, bob borson, Construction Observation, Construction Process, My House

Sea Ranch, California

October 15, 2012 by Bob Borson 17 Comments

Sea Ranch population sign

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 ... . Sea Ranch was an experimental development … [Continue reading]

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

Cottonwood Modern – Framing Update

October 8, 2012 by Bob Borson 20 Comments

approach towards roof terrace

Progress is coming along on the Cottonwood Modern house. I know I promised to provide some more frequent updates than I did on the last project I focused on and as a result, I put together this framing update. If you're new here or simply want to … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Construction, Modern House, My Work Tagged With: Cottonwood

Dating an Architect

October 1, 2012 by Bob Borson 160 Comments

Perception versus reality is a topic I have covered a few times on this site. One aspect of that topic that I haven't delved into is the perception of the architect. The general consensus is that architects are intelligent, honorable, stylish … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Architects, Life in General Tagged With: Architects, what?

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