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Architectural Sketches

September 26, 2013 by Bob Borson 20 Comments

Architectural Sketches

Architects sketch as part of the process when doing their job ... at least I do. There are many different styles and techniques that architects use when graphically working through problems. These … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Architects, Do you want to be an Architect?, Observations Tagged With: architectural sketching, design, Do you want to be an Architect, sketching

The Next Modern House: NMH 2013 KHouse

August 12, 2013 by Bob Borson 27 Comments

The Next Modern House: NMH 2013 KHouse

I've selected a new project to focus on Life of an Architect - I think it's going to be a good all-around project to feature. It's been a few months since I've been able to focus on a project ... … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Design, Modern House, My Work Tagged With: architectural sketching, being a part of the design process, design, KHouse Modern

Sketching, Math and Drafting
Just part of the process

July 30, 2012 by Bob Borson 28 Comments

Sketching, Math and Drafting <br> Just part of the process</br>

If you are an architect, sketching, math and drafting are just part of the process. Sure, they don't sound very sexy but if you want to get something the looks really great, it's going to take time … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Modern House, My Work, Observations Tagged With: architects office, architectural sketching, Construction Observation, Construction Process, details, Sale Street

Pencils and Architects

July 2, 2012 by Bob Borson 32 Comments

Pencils and Architects

The other day I was attempting to clean up my desk a bit and I moved a very large stack of drawings that was laying on top of about 50,000 other things. As I moved the drawings, a bunch of pen's, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Life in General Tagged With: a day in the life, architectural sketching, art, Products, Things that are Cool

Modern Handrail Detail

March 12, 2012 by Bob Borson 32 Comments

Modern Handrail Detail

Modern stair handrail details. WOW right? When it comes to modern, simple is always best even though it is sometimes particularly difficult to execute. Well, that's not the case with these handrails … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Construction, Modern House, My Work Tagged With: architectural sketching, details, Materials, metal, Modern Architecture, Sale Street

Tools of the trade: Sketchbook

February 16, 2012 by Bob Borson 17 Comments

Tools of the trade: Sketchbook

Today I want to kick off an ongoing series of posts entitled Tools of the Trade. I’m not talking about “tools” like that guy in freshman studio who would get his guitar out and play Dave … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Life in General, My Work, Observations Tagged With: architectural sketching, sketchbook, tools of the trade

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