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Design in a Day

July 28, 2014 by Bob Borson 26 Comments

Design in a Day

I have known architect Douglas Burke for a few years ... although we have never met. Doug and I have formed a professional architect-to-architect relationship since I started writing my blog and we … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Guest Posts, Residential, Sketching Tagged With: architectural sketching, being a part of the design process, design, Guest post, sketches, sketching

Designing for Others

July 7, 2014 by Bob Borson 39 Comments

Designing for Others

There is a secret that all attentive architects know: Don’t give your client what they ask for, give them what they need. Better yet, have them be a part of the design process. In order to create … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Do you want to be an Architect?, Observations, Residential, Sketching Tagged With: architects office, being a part of the design process, great to work with architects

Schematic Design – This isn’t “Architecture”

July 3, 2014 by Bob Borson 37 Comments

Schematic Design – This isn’t “Architecture”

Whenever an architect sits down with a new client on a new residential project, the first thing that happens is a conversation about project goals and requirements. It is during this initial … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Design, My Work, Sketching Tagged With: being a part of the design process, design, schematic design

The Kitchen Design Process

January 27, 2014 by Bob Borson 36 Comments

The Kitchen Design Process

Things are getting interesting around the Borson household ... I am about to be completely submerged into the process that will be known as "The Kitchen Remodel(™)". I introduced the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Kitchen, My House Tagged With: being a part of the design process, design, kitchens, My House

Narrative as Design Process

September 3, 2013 by Bob Borson 40 Comments

Narrative as Design Process

Sometimes it really does help to walk a mile in someone else’s shoes – or in this case, take a shower in their bathroom. I am a big-time believer in the power of story telling – creating a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Design, Modern House Tagged With: bathrooms, being a part of the design process, design, details, sketches

KHouse Modern Progress – Revit

August 29, 2013 by Bob Borson 65 Comments

KHouse Modern Progress – Revit

Just a mere 16 calendar days ago I introduced you to the next modern house I will be profiling here on Life of an Architect - the KHouse Modern. Technically speaking it's only been 12 work days since … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Design, Modern House, My Work Tagged With: being a part of the design process, design, KHouse Modern, Modern Architecture, modern house, Revit

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