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Architects vs. Hippies

January 31, 2011 by Bob Borson 39 Comments

In what could clearly be billed as a Battle Royal, I present Architects vs. Hippies in a death cage match pitting two classic stereotypes. Who will win? Will there even be a winner? . Personal Grooming - Architect generally accepted … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Life in General, Observations Tagged With: a day in the life, Do you want to be an Architect

Future City?

January 25, 2011 by Bob Borson 16 Comments

A ridiculous amount of information crosses my desk - even more so since I starting writing this blog. Magazines, emails, letters ... paper, digital, phone calls, vendors - it never stops. I actually like it, it's like a non-stop carnival for my … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Observations Tagged With: Architecture and Society

Wanted: Advice from other architects

January 24, 2011 by Bob Borson 71 Comments

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. Okay ... I know I  have asked for help before but this time is different because it's not actually for my benefit (big shocker right?) I should preface this by saying I am not complaining ... but I receive a lot of emails from people asking for … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Dallas Architecture, Life in General

When you are an architect…

January 20, 2011 by Bob Borson 133 Comments

I love what I do. There is no question in my mind that I made the right decision when I was 5 years old to become an architect. Sure there have been some bumps along the way and there is uncertainty to my future. Despite having been at this for a … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Do you want to be an Architect? Tagged With: a day in the life, architects office, Architecture School

Sometimes there’s benefits

January 19, 2011 by Bob Borson 49 Comments

Dear Reader: You might remember that I have written some blog posts on my house that focus particularly on the crazy light fixtures that I have: . Mmmmm... that's a beauty ain't it? What about this one? . Yes ... the Light of Lost … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Life in General Tagged With: Gifts

What is creativity?

January 18, 2011 by Bob Borson 17 Comments

What is creativity? That was the question presented to a group of us who participate in a event where we are write on the same topic. It is an interesting exercise and one that I take part of quite frequently. So what is creativity? That is a leading … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Observations Tagged With: conversations, design

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