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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

Residential Architecture 101: Wood Veneer

October 16, 2014 by Bob Borson 15 Comments

Residential Architecture 101: Wood Veneer

Setting out to  create a Residential Architecture 101: Wood Veneer entry on wood seemed like an obvious topic to cover - although I haven't been focusing on this series in a while. The first post was … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Construction, Materials and Products, Products, Residential Architecture 101 Tagged With: architectural studio, Materials, Residential Architect

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 11 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 32 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

Deconstruction versus Demolition

November 4, 2013 by Bob Borson 30 Comments

Deconstruction versus Demolition

Deconstruction is an environmentally friendly alternative to demolition and on the KHouse Modern project, the existing house on site is currently going through the process of being taken apart piece … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Buildings, Construction, Materials and Products, Residential Tagged With: Construction Observation, Construction Process, KHouse Modern, Materials, modern house

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