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Sketching during Schematic Design

November 20, 2014 by Bob Borson 35 Comments

Sketching during Schematic Design

So what exactly is schematic design? In short order, schematic design is the initial design phase in any project. The first step is called programming which is when the client and architect discuss … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Design, Do you want to be an Architect?, My Work, Residential, Sketching Tagged With: Architects, being a part of the design process, design, great to work with architects

Architectural Sketching or How to Sketch like Me

April 7, 2014 by Bob Borson 105 Comments

Architectural Sketching or How to Sketch like Me

Architectural sketching is becoming a thing of the past - at least that's how it seems to me most days. I graduated eons ago back in 1992, back in the days that pre-date computers being used in the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Graphics, Life in General, My Work, Sketching Tagged With: architectural sketching, sketches, sketching

Architectural Sketching

July 11, 2013 by Bob Borson 76 Comments

Architectural Sketching

I get asked a lot (as in every single day) about architects and their ability to sketch. "Do you have to be good at drawing if you want to be an architect?" or "I want to be an architect but I can't … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Design, Do you want to be an Architect?, Observations Tagged With: Architects, bob borson, design, details, Do you want to be an Architect

Sketching, Math and Drafting
Just part of the process

July 30, 2012 by Bob Borson 28 Comments

Sketching, Math and Drafting <br> Just part of the process</br>

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 … [Read more...]

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

Sketching out a design solution

April 1, 2010 by Bob Borson 12 Comments

Sketching out a design solution

I received an email asking if I would share details from some of my projects. While I bristle at the risk I might be exposing myself to, I remembered that I enjoy looking at details quite a bit, so … [Read more...]

Filed Under: My Work Tagged With: details, sketches, sketching

Ep 206: Work to Your Own Standard

July 26, 2026 by Bob Borson Leave a Comment

Ep 206: Work to Your Own Standard

Some projects begin with a very specific purpose, but that does not necessarily mean they end there. An exercise can start as a way to rebuild a habit, solve a problem, or make good on something you … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Architect Skills, Design, Episodes, Graphics, Observations, Podcast, Sketching Tagged With: a day in the life, Architects, architectural sketching, details, Graphics, Podcast

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