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There are no small projects

August 24, 2015 by Bob Borson 36 Comments

There are no small projects

Whenever I sit down to write one of these articles for the site, the first thing I tend to start with is the title I am going to use - I think it sets the tone for the rest of the piece. For today's … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Design, My Work, Projects Tagged With: Architects, Construction Process, great to work with architects, Materials, playhouses

KHouse Modern – Drywall Progress

April 7, 2015 by Bob Borson 43 Comments

KHouse Modern – Drywall Progress

I haven't provided an update on the KHouse Modern in a long while so this post is quite overdue. This house is really amazing and the craft in which it is being built is incredible ... and sometimes … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Construction, Materials and Products, My Work, Residential Tagged With: architectural technology, Construction Observation, Construction Process, KHouse Modern, Materials, modern house

My Favorite Things … Again

January 26, 2015 by Bob Borson 23 Comments

My Favorite Things … Again

"Bob, what are some of your favorite things?" is a question that I get asked all the time, which makes perfect sense because who doesn't want to know what "My Favorite Things" are? ... again.I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: ArchiTalks, Architects, Materials and Products, Observations Tagged With: about bob, ArchiTalks, Architects, Materials

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

An Electrician’s Bag

December 18, 2013 by Bob Borson 9 Comments

An Electrician’s Bag

After a little break, it's time for another entry into ongoing series I have been running where we get to take an inside look into the working contents of various design and construction related … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Bags, Materials and Products Tagged With: Materials, Products

Considering white marble counter tops?

December 5, 2013 by Bob Borson 31 Comments

Considering white marble counter tops?

There are few things that are as stunning to me as a white marble countertop ... I love them and appreciate the character and history they have as a material. Whenever the subject of white marble … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interior Design, Kitchen, Materials and Products Tagged With: counter tops, kitchens, Materials, Products

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