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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 Lantern House – Construction Drawings

June 26, 2014 by Bob Borson 7 Comments

The Lantern House – Construction Drawings

Construction drawings are the things that turn ideas into actualities and trying to create drawings that demonstrate the vision and intended level of craft is a conscious effort on my part. That may … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Construction, Life in General, Playhouses Tagged With: CASA, Construction Process, design, details, plans, playhouses

Modern Window Detail – The CHouse Modern

June 16, 2014 by Bob Borson 41 Comments

Modern Window Detail – The CHouse Modern

It's been 2 1/2 months since I last updated you on the CHouse Modern project and a lot has happened. The last time I showed you the house, it was about 15% complete with the structurally insulated … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Modern House, My Work, Residential Tagged With: CHouse Modern, Construction Observation, Construction Process, design, details, Materials

… because that’s what architects do for fun

June 10, 2014 by Bob Borson 41 Comments

… because that’s what architects do for fun

I don't have a lot of spare time on my hands ... in fact the last few weeks have been brutal. In a "I'm not complaining" sort of way, I think I'm sort of complaining - but just a little bit. One of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Architects, Kitchen, Life in General, My House Tagged With: a day in the life, Architects, design, kitchens, My House, sketchup

2014 Life of an Architect Playhouse Design Competition – The Winners

May 26, 2014 by Bob Borson 15 Comments

2014 Life of an Architect Playhouse Design Competition – The Winners

On Friday, May 23rd – we took the top 21 entries that were selected and whittled them down to the top two. In all, the process took just under 4 hours and there were some interesting debates over the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Playhouse Competition 2014, Playhouses Tagged With: Architecture and Society, CASA, design, Design Competition, playhouses

The Finalists – LoaA 2014 Playhouse Design Competition

May 19, 2014 by Bob Borson 28 Comments

The Finalists – LoaA 2014 Playhouse Design Competition

The 3rd Annual Life of an Architect Playhouse Design Competition had an amazing turnout this year. I was completely blown away, not only the amount of participation, but by the overall quality level … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Competition, Playhouse Competition 2014, Playhouses Tagged With: CASA, design, Design Competition, Playhouse Competition, playhouses

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