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Documenting Architecture with Photos

May 16, 2016 by Bob Borson 34 Comments

Documenting Architecture with Photos

If you are an architect, you want to see your projects get built. One of the most enjoyable aspects of my job is going to the job site to check in on the progress of my projects as they are under … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Construction, Dallas Architecture, Materials and Products, Modern House, My Work Tagged With: Construction Observation, Construction Process, design, details, Materials, Modern Architecture, modern house

Aqua Verde – Architectural Proofs

October 23, 2015 by Bob Borson 12 Comments

Aqua Verde – Architectural Proofs

This may come as a surprise but I don't talk about everything that goes on here at the office (just about) and that extends to projects. I suppose it should be obvious but we do more than 1 or 2 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Design, Modern House, Projects Tagged With: Austin, Modern Architecture, modern house, photography

You Can’t Eat Your House and Have it Too

June 8, 2015 by Bob Borson 28 Comments

You Can’t Eat Your House and Have it Too

Did you know you can't eat your house and have it too? That sentence doesn't make a lot of sense to anybody most people but it's a play on the wildly (and incorrectly) stated phrase "You can't have … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Construction, Design, Modern House, My Work Tagged With: Dallas Architecture, KHouse Modern, Modern Architecture, modern house

Introducing the CHouse Modern

March 3, 2014 by Bob Borson 27 Comments

Introducing the CHouse Modern

First off let me acknowledge that I need to start working on better names for my projects ... first it was the 'KHouse Modern' and now we have the 'CHouse Modern.'  ... Pathetic really for someone who … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Life in General, Modern House, My Work Tagged With: CHouse Modern, Construction Observation, Construction Process, Modern Architecture, modern house

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

KHouse Modern Progress – Revit

August 29, 2013 by Bob Borson 65 Comments

KHouse Modern Progress – Revit

Just a mere 16 calendar days ago I introduced you to the next modern house I will be profiling here on Life of an Architect - the KHouse Modern. Technically speaking it's only been 12 work days since … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Design, Modern House, My Work Tagged With: being a part of the design process, design, KHouse Modern, Modern Architecture, modern house, Revit

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