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049: Objects of Design

May 10, 2020 by Bob Borson 1 Comment

Trippel SK-10 (1949)

For every architect and designer, there are objects out there that resonate for them in a profound manner and can even shape their design philosophies. These can be buildings, products – even materials – but no matter what you call them, they are … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Design, Episodes, Life in General, Observations, Podcast Tagged With: Architecture and Society, conversations, details, Podcast, Products, what?

Architects and Fashion: The Top 6 Styles

May 7, 2020 by Andrew Hawkins 1 Comment

Classic Architect Bow Tie

Let’s take a minute and discuss some typical styles of fashion for the architecture profession. I am almost always amazed, amused, and even envious of many of my fellow architects and their sense of fashion or even lack thereof. I love it when groups … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Andrew H, Architects, Career, Humor, Observations Tagged With: Architects, Architecture and Society, Style, Top Ten lists

Dear Diary, What day is it today?

May 4, 2020 by Bob Borson Leave a Comment

Bob Borson screen capture original

Dear Diary, I have been cooped up in this house working from home for so many days I've lost track of what day it is today. I'm not sure if anyone will ever find or read this diary so I will hide you here under my body so that you will remain … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Life in General, Observations, Office Tagged With: conversations, what?, Writing a blog

048: Big Design / Small Details

April 26, 2020 by Bob Borson 2 Comments

Concept Sketch for steel bench

Just about every architect worth their measure develops a design process that works for them – it’s almost like a fingerprint, it's that unique. In today's post and podcast episode, Andrew and I are going to talk about design and we are going to do … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Buildings, Career, Design, Do you want to be an Architect?, Episodes, Podcast Tagged With: architectural studio, being a part of the design process, career, design, design studio, Podcast

Architects and Tall Buildings

April 21, 2020 by Andrew Hawkins Leave a Comment

Shanghai World Financial Center 01 - photo by Bob Borson (copyright)

I like tall buildings. I am not certain if that is because I am an architect or just because I like being up in the air. I have been to many in my life as an Architect. And to be honest, I almost always seek them out anytime I travel. Luckily I have … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Andrew H, Architects, Buildings, Life in General Tagged With: Architects, design, Modern Architecture

047: Apps for Architects

April 12, 2020 by Andrew Hawkins 2 Comments

Apps for Architects 2020

Architects are using technology more and more and with each passing day, more of this technology is available from the comforts of your cellphone or smart tablet. Are there applications out there that you should know about? Of course, there are! In … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Episodes, Materials and Products, Observations, Podcast, Products Tagged With: architectural technology, Podcast, Products

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