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How to name your design firm

December 22, 2010 by Bob Borson 81 Comments

One the first things you must consider when starting your new architectural firm is what to name it. The choices are varied and the ramifications staggering. If the personality of the firm is going to be projected by the name, you had better take it … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Observations Tagged With: architects office

Design Quotes – Part II

December 21, 2010 by Bob Borson 5 Comments

. . Every now and then you need something to pick you up, distract you from the blank page, and let you know that everything is okay and that you are awesome (not necessarily in that order). Here are 25  of my most favorite design related … [Continue reading]

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

The Great Gardens of China

December 20, 2010 by Bob Borson 2 Comments

. The Great Gardens of China| History · Concepts · Techniques By Fang Xiaoffeng Published by The Montacelli Press Copyright 2010ISBN 978-1-58093-303-2257 pages Book Review by Bob Borson, AIA . I started off this book review with an … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Book Reviews Tagged With: Book Review, China, Gardens, Travel

LOAA Graphics … and the winner is

December 17, 2010 by Bob Borson 46 Comments

So it is time to publish the graphics I received for consideration here at Life of an Architect. A few weeks ago - several more than a few actually - I wrote a post sharing my frustration with the graphics on my site. I could use some help ... … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Graphics, Writing a blog

What to get an Architect for Christmas

December 15, 2010 by Bob Borson 31 Comments

Christmas Present drawing

The only thing worse than shopping for someone who has everything is shopping for an architect. They suck to shop for because they are exceedingly particular and you know that they think your taste is garbage. So what is the well intentioned gift … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Life in General, Materials and Products, Observations Tagged With: Gifts

A Christmas Interview with Cultural Prodigy Kate Borson

December 14, 2010 by Bob Borson 15 Comments

Santa Claus

So it's been a little while since Life of an Architect has checked in with Cultural Prodigy and now titanic 1st grader Kate Borson. Despite her hectic schedule, due to a prior relationship with her handler, Life of an Architect was able to get onto … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Interviews, Life in General Tagged With: a day in the life, Interview

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