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Interior Steel Wall Panels

September 27, 2016 by Bob Borson 78 Comments

Interior Steel Wall Panels

There is a detail we have in our cabin project that I am anxious to see built. Within the two-story stairwell along the main wall, we are cladding the surface with 16 gauge steel plating. I get all … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Construction, Graphics, Interior Design, Materials and Products, Modern House, Products, Residential Tagged With: cabin, design, interior design, math

Natural Light – Clean Aesthetics

September 6, 2016 by Bob Borson 15 Comments

Natural Light – Clean Aesthetics

One of the very best ways to determine good architecture is the evaluation of how natural light is handled throughout the space it illuminates. I like to think that I have some sensitivities regarding … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Construction, Interior Design Tagged With: cabin, Construction Observation, Construction Process, Residential Architect

“The Box” … The Value of Making Samples

May 2, 2016 by Bob Borson 15 Comments

“The Box” … The Value of Making Samples

Doesn't everybody like getting presents? I know I do ... especially when they come in giant, wooden, heavily screwed and impregnable crates. Just like this one: Measuring somewhere in the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Construction, My Work, Residential Tagged With: cabin, Construction Observation, Construction Process, Materials

The BSB Cabin – A Trip to the Frozen North

March 22, 2016 by Bob Borson 19 Comments

The BSB Cabin – A Trip to the Frozen North

Working on a cabin in the deeps woods in Wisconsin has been quite an adventure so far. This last week was a bit of a milestone because it was the first site visit I've taken where the actual cabin is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Construction, My Work Tagged With: cabin, Construction Observation, Construction Process

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