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Architectural Sketches – Keep or Throw Away

January 12, 2015 by Bob Borson 69 Comments

Architectural Sketches – Keep or Throw Away

I typically don't give it a lot of thought - as soon as my architectural sketches have served their purpose, they get thrown away. I don't consider them valuable or even worthwhile to keep. Am I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Architects, Do you want to be an Architect?, Graphics, Sketching Tagged With: architects office, architectural sketching, design studio, Do you want to be an Architect, sketches, sketching

A Day in the Life of an Architectural Intern

December 11, 2014 by Bob Borson 20 Comments

A Day in the Life of an Architectural Intern

What is it like to be an architectural intern? Does it suck? Is it the greatest thing ever since you are finally fulfilling your dreams that you have been working towards for ... well, let's not … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Life in General Tagged With: a day in the life, architects office, Do you want to be an Architect, Guest post

Illinois Institute of Technology – College of Architecture

November 24, 2014 by Bob Borson 16 Comments

Illinois Institute of Technology – College of Architecture

Ever wondered what going to architecture was really like? There are a lot of stories about going to architecture school - the long hours, the absolute dedication, the commitment needed to complete the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Do you want to be an Architect?, Schools of Architecture Tagged With: architectural studio, Architecture School, Do you want to be an Architect, the studio

“As Required” is not required

October 20, 2014 by Bob Borson 45 Comments

“As Required” is not required

I'm an architect who historically does not travel much but the last few months have included a heavy mix of flying in and out of various destinations. I am currently sitting in seat 13D flying back … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Memories from Studio, Observations, Schools of Architecture Tagged With: a day in the life, Architecture School, design studio, Do you want to be an Architect

Your Projects from Architecture School are Silly

September 2, 2014 by Bob Borson 64 Comments

Your Projects from Architecture School are Silly

Today is a first - I am doing something that I told myself that I would never do ... show you one of my projects from architecture school. Why the change of heart? I'm not entirely sure, maybe it's … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Career, Do you want to be an Architect?, Graphics, Memories from Studio Tagged With: about bob, architectural studio, Architecture School, college, design, Do you want to be an Architect

Keep your eye on the prize

August 28, 2014 by Bob Borson 35 Comments

Keep your eye on the prize

I really, REALLY want to admit that responding to emails is the worst part of having this website. But publicly admitting that I feel that way would make me a jerk ... it definitely makes me feel like … [Read more...]

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

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