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“Help” and “Service” are Not The Same Thing

March 29, 2021 by Bob Borson Leave a Comment

“Help” and “Service” are Not The Same Thing

Even though they might seem like the same thing, "Help" and "Service" are not the same thing. It is not at all uncommon for me to be doing one thing when, without provocation, my mind decides to do … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Architect Skills, Design, My Work, Observations, Residential Tagged With: a day in the life, being a part of the design process, bob borson, conversations

Phone Call or Email?

March 1, 2021 by Bob Borson Leave a Comment

Phone Call or Email?

Phone call or email? I ask myself this question a few dozen times a day now - not because I don't know which one I prefer, but I'm starting to think that maybe I don't know which one is the correct … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Career, Design Studio, Life in General, Observations, Office Tagged With: architects office, bob borson, career, design studio, what?

Bar Renovation – From Bad to Better

November 30, 2020 by Bob Borson 3 Comments

Bar Renovation – From Bad to Better

Now that the 2020 Holiday season is upon us, it is even more important that my bar be up and functioning. I thought today would be a good day to walk you through the renovation of my own bar, and of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Construction, Design, Interior Design, Materials and Products, Modern House, My House, My Work, Residential Tagged With: bob borson, Construction Process, details, Materials, Modern Architecture, modern house, My House, Residential Architect

Fireplace Renovation – The Long Haul

November 16, 2020 by Bob Borson 1 Comment

Fireplace Renovation – The Long Haul

Renovating my house has not been awesome for so many reasons, but slowly and surely we are getting someplace with it all. The most recent item to be added to the "mostly" completed list is my … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Construction, Design, Interior Design, Life in General, My House, Residential Tagged With: a day in the life, bob borson, Construction Process, details, Materials, My House, Residential Architect

Being an Architect is Hell – The Renovation Part 1

July 28, 2020 by Bob Borson Leave a Comment

Being an Architect is Hell – The Renovation Part 1

Being an Architect is hell ... I've said it before and a lot of you have agreed with me. While I think it's one of the best jobs you can have, being an architect can complicate other aspects of your … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Construction, Design, Interior Design, Life in General, My House, Residential Tagged With: a day in the life, bob borson, Construction Observation, Construction Process, My House, Residential Architect

Saying “Hello” Is Exhausting

September 23, 2019 by Bob Borson 1 Comment

Saying “Hello” Is Exhausting

Hi. Hello. What's Up? Hey. Looking good! Howdy. G'day. Hola! Good Morning. [Finger pistols] Good Afternoon ... Ugh. For the record, I am a nice person, at least I think so. I have been in my new … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Life in General, Observations Tagged With: a day in the life, architects office, bob borson, what?

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