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A look at all the playhouses – 2012 Parade of Playhouses

August 8, 2012 by Bob Borson 13 Comments

Provided by Bob Borson with Buford Builders

The playhouses are built, in place, and on display ... my work is finally done (for at least 7 months.) When the construction dust settled, there were 15 playhouse designed and built for the 17th Annual Dallas CASA Parade of Playhouses and all are … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Competition, Playhouses Tagged With: CASA, Chicken Coops, Design Competition, Playhouse Competition, playhouses

Can you steal design?

August 6, 2012 by Bob Borson 26 Comments

Authentic versus Reproduction. This is a topic that I think about more than I should because it relates to some of the things I do. An easy way to introduce the topic is to take a look at Mid-Century Modern Furniture. . The chair above is … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Observations Tagged With: conversations, design, furniture

Life of an Architect Playhouse Competition – Update

August 1, 2012 by Bob Borson 4 Comments

The inaugural 2012 Life of an Architect 'Playhouse Design Competition' is just about over ... and things have been amazing, far more exciting and rewarding than I had originally hoped. Fantastic participation and dynamic designs all led to to really … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Competition, Playhouses Tagged With: Architecture and Society, CASA, Playhouse Competition, playhouses, Volunteer

Sketching, Math and Drafting
Just part of the process

July 30, 2012 by Bob Borson 28 Comments

If you are an architect, sketching, math and drafting are just part of the process. Sure, they don't sound very sexy but if you want to get something the looks really great, it's going to take time ... and most of that time is spent after the clients … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Modern House, My Work, Observations Tagged With: architects office, architectural sketching, Construction Observation, Construction Process, details, Sale Street

Grammar ain’t all that

July 27, 2012 by Bob Borson 21 Comments

writing a blog

For those of you who have been through Life of an Architect before, you will know that I take a lot of liberties with my "grammar". That's right, I am a bad boy when it comes to following some of the rules but at this point - some 350+ posts later - … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Blog, Observations Tagged With: blog, Stupid, what?, Writing a blog

The War House
Playhouse for Dallas Casa

July 23, 2012 by Bob Borson 4 Comments

War House study model

If you are a regular around Life of an Architect (and why wouldn't you be) you are undoubtedly familiar with my involvement with the charitable organization Dallas CASA and their Parade of Playhouses event. You also could reasonably deduce that I try … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Competition, Life in General, Playhouses Tagged With: CASA, design, playhouses, Scott Taylor

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