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A Day in the Life – Punch list Day

February 11, 2020 by Bob Borson 1 Comment

Oculus Retail Interior - by Dallas Architect Bob Borson

Do Architects work long hours? Of course they do - but just about anybody in a professional role works long hours so there isn't anything specifically interesting or useful in that statement so I thought I would take one of my days last week and … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Buildings, Construction, Do you want to be an Architect?, Observations Tagged With: a day in the life, Architects, architects office, Construction Process, Do you want to be an Architect

Renovation Construction Surprises

February 6, 2020 by Andrew Hawkins Leave a Comment

Visitor Center Renovations Full 3D View

I’ve been at this architecture thing for a bit over 20 years now and I can say with certainty that I am still surprised at the way some contractors choose to do their work. I am not saying this as a negative comment; it is just that it seems I can … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Andrew H, Buildings, Construction, Life in General, Projects Tagged With: construction, Construction Process, Materials, Renovations

042: Mentorship

February 2, 2020 by Bob Borson 2 Comments

Mentorship

Finding the right sort of person who can help guide you through the various stages of your career can be incredibly valuable and beneficial. Today, Andrew and I are talking about mentorship and what that means, what can make it great, why it doesn’t … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Career, Episodes, Life in General Tagged With: career, mentorship, Podcast

For the Love of All That is Holy … Be on Time

January 27, 2020 by Bob Borson 2 Comments

running for the train - Darjeeling Limited

Did you know that I have never needed to use an alarm clock? It might even be considered a superpower of mine, although I would be disappointed if you are only allotted one superpower and this was it. Well, it's true and it has been this way my … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Career, Life in General, Observations Tagged With: a day in the life, advice, career

041: Talking Shop with Omar Gandhi

January 19, 2020 by Bob Borson 1 Comment

059 Omar Gandhi The Lookout Exterior photo by Doublespace Photography

Today is a special episode because we are sitting down with my very close and personal friend, even though we have never actually met, Canadian architectural rock star Omar Gandhi. This is the first in a series of posts we are rolling out for the … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Episodes, Life in General

First Let Me Introduce Myself

January 16, 2020 by Andrew Hawkins Leave a Comment

Andrew & Bob Looking Sharp

I am very excited to announce that Andrew Hawkins, my partner in crime and podcast co-host, will start bringing his unique perspective to the written portion of Life of an Architect after spending the last year recording with me on the podcast. Other … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Andrew H, Life in General Tagged With: a day in the life, Personal information

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