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How do you eat a Whale?

January 3, 2017 by Bob Borson16 Comments

How do you eat a Whale?

2017 has started and I am already trying to decide what it is I am supposed to be doing. Not in "Why I am I Here?" existential way, but more in the "I need to change out the filters at the blower unit … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Architects, Holidays, Life in General, My House, ResidentialTagged With: a day in the life, bob borson, My House, Residential Architect

Off Center Pivot Door and 45 Seconds

October 25, 2016 by Bob Borson38 Comments

Off Center Pivot Door and 45 Seconds

The process of entering your house is important. There is a sequence of events that should happen from the time someone arrives at the curb and makes their way to the front door, and preparing this … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Construction, Design, Graphics, Modern House, My Work, Projects, ResidentialTagged With: architectural technology, Construction Observation, Construction Process, design, details, Modern Architecture, Residential Architect

Natural Light – Clean Aesthetics

September 6, 2016 by Bob Borson12 Comments

Natural Light – Clean Aesthetics

One of the very best ways to determine good architecture is the evaluation of how natural light is handled throughout the space it illuminates. I like to think that I have some sensitivities regarding … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Construction, Interior DesignTagged With: cabin, Construction Observation, Construction Process, Residential Architect

Designing Elevations

August 23, 2016 by Bob Borson27 Comments

Designing Elevations

Which came first - the chicken or the egg? Everyone knows the correct answer is the egg ... and by "egg" I mean "floor plans". I posted a sketch last week of an elevation study and was asked a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Architects, Do you want to be an Architect?, Observations, Residential, SketchingTagged With: architectural sketching, being a part of the design process, design, Residential Architect

Avoid the Madness – Laying Out Tile

June 13, 2016 by Bob Borson30 Comments

Avoid the Madness – Laying Out Tile

The curse of being an architect strikes again ... every day starts off with a small slice of madness served up to me in my shower. It is important to mention that I did not design or build this shower … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Graphics, My House, Observations, ResidentialTagged With: a day in the life, details, My House, Residential Architect

Technical Drawings

December 21, 2015 by Bob Borson81 Comments

Technical Drawings

If you are the sort of person who likes to look at architectural drawings, this is your lucky day. At least I hope that after you read today's post you think this was your lucky day. I've decided … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Construction, Graphics, Modern House, My Work, Projects, ResidentialTagged With: Construction Observation, Construction Process, design, details, Residential Architect

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