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Update: Modern House – Friendly Neighbor?

July 12, 2011 by Bob Borson 27 Comments

Update: Modern House – Friendly Neighbor?

Just over a year ago I wrote an article titled "Modern House, Friendly Neighbor?" which was about a house that was going up along my drive to work. It was a very modern style house set in an area … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dallas Architecture, Life in General, Observations Tagged With: Architects, Dallas Architecture

Mosaic Tile Feature Wall

July 11, 2011 by Bob Borson 6 Comments

Mosaic Tile Feature Wall

Sometimes called the 'mosaic city', Ravenna, Italy  is renown for the beautiful 5th and 6th century mosaics that adorn the walls of its churches and monuments. Fast forward some 1500 years or so and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Materials and Products, My Work Tagged With: being a part of the design process, Construction Process, Dallas Architecture, Materials, Modern Architecture, modern house, Sale Street, tile

Perot Museum of Science & Nature

May 31, 2011 by Bob Borson 15 Comments

Perot Museum of Science & Nature

I recently collected these job site photos after wanting to check in on the progress of the new Morphosis designed Nature & Science building myself. My daughter Kate and I had just spent the day … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Architects, Dallas Architecture Tagged With: Construction Observation, Construction Process, Dallas Architecture

AIA Dallas Tour of Homes 2010

October 14, 2010 by Bob Borson 3 Comments

AIA Dallas Tour of Homes 2010

The time is almost here for the 4th annual AIA Dallas Tour of Homes. I was the Committee Chair for this event last year and had a great time working with the different architects, homeowners, and the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Architects Tagged With: Dallas Architecture, Tour of Dallas

It’s all in the details

October 4, 2010 by Bob Borson 15 Comments

It’s all in the details

One of the great things about designing residential projects for specific clients is that you can really get in and explore the opportunities to deliver a superior product that exceeds expectations. I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Life in General Tagged With: being a part of the design process, Dallas Architecture, details, exterior patio, Residential Architect

Dallas and a Calatrava Bridge – we have one

August 10, 2010 by Bob Borson 10 Comments

Dallas and a Calatrava Bridge – we have one

I was driving to an event last week and I saw the new Santiago Calatrava bridge going up just outside downtown Dallas. It has been a long time in coming - ten years. I thought to myself  - Dallas … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dallas Architecture Tagged With: Dallas Architecture

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