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A Simple Deck

September 26, 2017 by Bob Borson 22 Comments

A Simple Deck

Outdoor spaces take up a considerable amount of space and thinking in most of my projects - which makes sense considering that where I live, I can comfortably spend 9 months out of the year outside … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Design, My Work Tagged With: a day in the life, cabin, deck, details, exterior patio

#patiocontractorfail

April 12, 2012 by Bob Borson 19 Comments

#patiocontractorfail

It’s not too often that I give in to the idea of paying someone to do a household repair or minor construction project especially when I have the ability and time to do it myself. I’m kind of picky … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Life in General Tagged With: concrete, Construction Process, contractors, exterior patio, Scott Taylor

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

The House of Marlon Blackwell

March 19, 2010 by Bob Borson 7 Comments

The House of Marlon Blackwell

There are two more projects from Marlon Blackwell to look at but I might get sidetracked for a while before I get to the second and far more controversial (it needs to stew in my pea brain for a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Architects, Observations Tagged With: exterior patio, Marlon Blackwell's House, modern house, rainscreen

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