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Illinois Institute of Technology – College of Architecture

November 24, 2014 by Bob Borson 16 Comments

IIT College of Architecture

Ever wondered what going to architecture was really like? There are a lot of stories about going to architecture school - the long hours, the absolute dedication, the commitment needed to complete the program ... and guess what? They are all true but … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Do you want to be an Architect?, Schools of Architecture Tagged With: architectural studio, Architecture School, Do you want to be an Architect, the studio

Sketching during Schematic Design

November 20, 2014 by Bob Borson 35 Comments

Schematic Design - hand sketching out a 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 the requirements of the project (how many rooms, the … [Continue reading]

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

heard around the architectural studio #018

November 14, 2014 by Bob Borson 16 Comments

Stacked Desks

The new guy has an idea. Blob: Ooo-Whee! I done almost worked my way through all 'dem piles on my desk! Styler: You shore-do got a lot of stuff on der. Blob: Yeah, but I almost done worked through it all, I can start to actually see dat … [Continue reading]

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

The Evolution of Kitchens

November 10, 2014 by Bob Borson 23 Comments

Old Kitchen

Kitchens have come a long way in the role that they play in our daily lives. The room that once existed for purely functional reasons, located in the back of the house and away from all other activities, is now taking its rightful place front and … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Kitchen, Life in General, Observations, SZW Kitchen Design Contest Tagged With: kitchen design contest, kitchens, residential, SZW

[Facepalm]

November 3, 2014 by Bob Borson 16 Comments

Bob Borson preparing for AIA Potomac Valley presentation

Once again I find myself siting on the couch on a Sunday afternoon and I'm working - this pattern has been going on for such a long time now I'm pretty used to it. You might be thinking that by "working" I'm referring to me writing this actual blog … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Blog, Career Tagged With: a day in the life, Architecture and Society, blog, conversations, social media

Architects performing surgery … and architecture

October 31, 2014 by Bob Borson 44 Comments

supplies for preparing As-Built drawings

I am exhausted. My eyes feel like peeled grapes and according to my coworkers, it sounds like I am trying to forcibly remove my lungs by coughing them out through my mouth. Despite my current pathetic situation, I'm feeling pretty good about things. … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Life in General Tagged With: a day in the life, Architecture and Society, Santo Domingo, traveling

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