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Mission Statements

January 30, 2014 by Bob Borson 62 Comments

Mission Statements

I'm going to come right out and go on record by saying that I think Mission Statements are silly - particularly if you make them public and part of your marketing strategy. This flies in the face of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Career, Observations, Office Tagged With: architects office, conversations, what?

Architecture and The Art of Getting it Wrong

December 12, 2013 by Bob Borson 39 Comments

Architecture and The Art of Getting it Wrong

Architecture is not a trade, it's a craft ... and it normally takes years of practice before you start to routinely exist in the delicate balance between programming requirements and artistic … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Career, Do you want to be an Architect?, Life in General Tagged With: a day in the life, Architects, conversations, Do you want to be an Architect, education

Reading between the Lines

November 14, 2013 by Bob Borson 20 Comments

Reading between the Lines

There is a life lesson that everyone should learn at some point - and I truly believe your personal success is directly tied to your ability to learn this lesson as early as possible in your career. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Career, Life in General, Observations Tagged With: architects office, career, conversations, what?

Just do what I tell you

October 7, 2013 by Bob Borson 26 Comments

Just do what I tell you

"Just do what I tell you" ... what a horrible arrangement of 6 words. You would hope that the only time this phrase is issued is when a 4-year-old is involved and even then ... kind of dodgy. It's … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Career, Observations Tagged With: a day in the life, conversations, great to work with architects

Hatchet Bedrooms

September 9, 2013 by Bob Borson 86 Comments

Hatchet Bedrooms

"Hatchet Bedroom" Have you heard this phrase before? I'd be amazed if you have because I made it up (™ pending) but it is possible that you have your own name for this condition. It has to do … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Design, Observations, Residential Tagged With: builder homes, conversations, design, residential

“Velvet Rope” Design

July 8, 2013 by Bob Borson 18 Comments

“Velvet Rope” Design

There is a phrase that I've used for years - I honestly don't know if I made it up or if I heard it from someone else [but knowing me like I do, I probably made it up] "Velvet rope" design This … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Career, Design, Life in General, Observations Tagged With: Architects, being a part of the design process, conversations, what?

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