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Something All Architects Should Know

March 28, 2016 by Bob Borson 18 Comments

Snowflake

I think architects are like snowflakes. Not because they are delicate, but because each is unique and (it frequently seems to be the case) that external conditions need to be perfect in order for them to properly thrive. Of course, if you want to … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Architects, Career, Life in General, Observations, Quotes Tagged With: a day in the life, Architects, Architecture and Society, career, Do you want to be an Architect, students

The BSB Cabin – A Trip to the Frozen North

March 22, 2016 by Bob Borson 19 Comments

Bob Borson and Ryan Thomason in the snow thumbnail

Working on a cabin in the deeps woods in Wisconsin has been quite an adventure so far. This last week was a bit of a milestone because it was the first site visit I've taken where the actual cabin is starting to take shape. According to the … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Construction, My Work Tagged With: cabin, Construction Observation, Construction Process

Traveling and Working

March 16, 2016 by Bob Borson 15 Comments

One thing that I think is a universal truth, is that young people think traveling for work is awesome ... I know that I did. The irony of this is that I didn't actually do much work-related travel when I was young. When I was younger and recently … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Architects, Career, Life in General

2016 Life of an Architect Playhouse Competition – Clarifications

March 2, 2016 by Bob Borson 34 Comments

Question Mark

I'm not going to lie, there were a lot of questions surrounding the changes to this year's Life of an Architect Playhouse Design Competition. After I introduced everyone to my awesome new collaboration with Houzz and the American Institute of … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Competition, Playhouse Competition 2016, Playhouses Tagged With: Playhouse Competition, playhouses

Life of an Architect Playhouse Competition 2016

February 22, 2016 by Bob Borson 26 Comments

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It's hard to believe that the time is here to announce the 5th Annual Life of an Architect Playhouse Design Competition! There has been a lot going on behind the scenes since last years competition ended. First and foremost, I have some new partners … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Competition, Playhouse Competition 2016 Tagged With: Design Competition, Playhouse Competition, playhouses

Heard Around the Architectural Studio #21

February 19, 2016 by Bob Borson 16 Comments

Isaac from Love Boat

Sometimes people we respect say things that are ridiculous and it's almost impossible to not make fun of them for saying something silly. I had a moment like this yesterday while talking with a contractor I respect and frequently call to answer … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Heard around the architectural studio Tagged With: quotes, the studio

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