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049: Objects of Design

May 10, 2020 by Bob Borson 1 Comment

049: Objects of Design

For every architect and designer, there are objects out there that resonate for them in a profound manner and can even shape their design philosophies. These can be buildings, products – even … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Design, Episodes, Life in General, Observations, Podcast Tagged With: Architecture and Society, conversations, details, Podcast, Products, what?

Architects and Fashion: The Top 6 Styles

May 7, 2020 by Andrew Hawkins 1 Comment

Architects and Fashion: The Top 6 Styles

Let’s take a minute and discuss some typical styles of fashion for the architecture profession. I am almost always amazed, amused, and even envious of many of my fellow architects and their sense of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Andrew H, Architects, Career, Humor, Observations Tagged With: Architects, Architecture and Society, Style, Top Ten lists

What Architects Should Watch: Shelter in Place Edition

April 2, 2020 by Andrew Hawkins 3 Comments

What Architects Should Watch: Shelter in Place Edition

I thought I’d craft a list of films, documentaries, and videos for viewing while there is so much extra time at home. Now I am not trying to provide additional distractions, but I think that in times … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Andrew H, Architects, Design, Life in General Tagged With: Architects, architectural studio, Architecture and Society, design

Vegas Baby!

June 3, 2019 by Bob Borson Leave a Comment

Vegas Baby!

On Wednesday, I will be heading out to the American Institute of Architects 2019 National Convention. Attending events like these for me are equal parts wonderful and terrible - at least I hope they … [Read more...]

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

Notre Dame Cathedral – A Tragic Fire

April 16, 2019 by Bob Borson Leave a Comment

Notre Dame Cathedral – A Tragic Fire

Yesterday was April 15th, a Monday, and the day that the world-wide beloved Notre Dame Cathedral caught fire and suffered heartwrenching damage. I found about the fire from one of my co-workers … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Buildings, Life in General, Observations Tagged With: Architecture and Society, photography, Travel, what?

016: Architecture in the Real World

January 20, 2019 by Bob Borson 7 Comments

016: Architecture in the Real World

Pull up a chair, order your favorite drink, and let me tell you about architecture in the “real ” world. I thought I would try to make this an upbeat article but as I sit down to write it, I’m not so … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Episodes Tagged With: a day in the life, architectural studio, Architecture and Society, career, Podcast

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