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Christmas Cards and Architect’s Signatures

December 14, 2015 by Bob Borson 17 Comments

MMB Architects Holiday Cards 2015

One of the things that is just a fact of life in a small architecture firm, is that you have to do just about everything yourself - rarely do we simply pull out the company wallet and pay for something to get done. We tend to take advantage of the … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Graphics, Holidays, Life in General, Observations Tagged With: a day in the life, architects office, conversations

Life of an Architect Playhouse Awards

December 8, 2015 by Bob Borson 24 Comments

Life of an Architect Playhouse Trophy

This turned out to be a lot more challenging than I had anticipated but I am happy to say that the Life of an Architect Playhouse Design Competition Awards are finally complete! It took a lot of work and the involvement of some other very generous … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Design, Materials and Products, Playhouse Competition 2015, Playhouses Tagged With: a day in the life, Architecture and Society, CASA, Construction Process, design, Design Competition, details, Playhouse Competition

What to get an Architect for Christmas (2015)

November 30, 2015 by Bob Borson 32 Comments

Architectural Cocktails

Have you ever tried shopping for an architect? I bet you hated it ... because architects are kind of snobby (and I can say that since I am an architect). I have been assembling this list for about 10 months and spent a chunk of my weekend pulling it … [Continue reading]

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

Margaritas Especial del Arquitecto de Texas

November 25, 2015 by Bob Borson 32 Comments

Life of an Architect Margarita

According to a very scientific research study (conducted by me) in my laboratory - a very high percentage of architects enjoy cooking and at one point considered becoming a chef. According to that same study, an even higher percentage of architects … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: ArchiTalks, Life in General Tagged With: a day in the life, about bob, what?

The Final Stretch – KHouse Modern part 2

November 24, 2015 by Bob Borson 17 Comments

KHouse Modern Kitchen

Since yesterday was my walk around the exterior of the KHouse Modern, I thought it was only fitting that today should be a walk around the interior. I haven't focused on the interior on this project - few of these spaces have been seen before today … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Construction, Modern House, My Work, Residential Tagged With: Architects, Construction Observation, Construction Process, KHouse Modern, Materials, Residential Architect

The Final Stretch – KHouse Modern part 1

November 23, 2015 by Bob Borson 11 Comments

KHouse Exterior Final soffit 01

Do you know what the word "melancholy" means? Every architect does ... even if they don't realize it. Did you know that the gestation period for an elephant is between 18 and 22 months long? Maybe if you are the parent of a 6th grade child, or … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Construction, Life in General, My Work, Residential Tagged With: a day in the life, Construction Observation, Construction Process, KHouse Modern, modern house

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