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Modern Residential Framing

September 4, 2014 by Bob Borson 33 Comments

Modern Residential Framing

Despite the fact that I work like a dog, I am incredibly lazy. I went back through my notes and realized that I haven't provided an update on the KHouse Modern since the curiously popular Pier and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Construction, Life in General, My House Tagged With: Construction Observation, Construction Process, details, KHouse Modern, NMH 2013 KHouse

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

Renzo Piano Kimbell Art Museum Sneak Peek

November 11, 2013 by Bob Borson 23 Comments

Renzo Piano Kimbell Art Museum Sneak Peek

This past weekend I was lucky enough to get a sneak peek at Renzo Piano's brand new Kimbell Art Museum project. I found myself in this position because I was attending the Texas Society of Architect's … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Buildings Tagged With: design, details, Modern Architecture, photography, Renzo Piano

Graphic Standards – Part 2

October 28, 2013 by Bob Borson 81 Comments

Graphic Standards – Part 2

Last week we took a look at an article about "architectural graphic standards" ... and I kicked that article off by stating how an architect draws is a reflection of many things ... that you can … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Architects, Career, Graphics Tagged With: a day in the life, architects office, details

Narrative as Design Process

September 3, 2013 by Bob Borson 40 Comments

Narrative as Design Process

Sometimes it really does help to walk a mile in someone else’s shoes – or in this case, take a shower in their bathroom. I am a big-time believer in the power of story telling – creating a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Design, Modern House Tagged With: bathrooms, being a part of the design process, design, details, sketches

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