Life of an Architect

OCTOBER 23, 2013

Home / Life in General / Letters from a traveling Architecture Student Letters from a traveling Architecture Student Bob Borson — October 24, 2013 — 38 Comments 23 years ago, as a fourth year architecture student, I spent the Fall semester traveling around Western Europe soaking in all the architectural wonders I could find.

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Tile Talk

MAY 27, 2014

During each walk, I usually spy decorative tiles in outdoor settings that adorn the Spanish and Mediterranean homes that were influenced by Mission, Spanish, and Spanish Revival architecture. The asymmetrical arch is a rich architectural feature; but, look at the Spanish tile on the column. Its almost story book material!

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MAY 13, 2014

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Life of an Architect

OCTOBER 27, 2013

I stand by that comment and think that clean and easy to read architectural drawings do more than just make me feel good about my artistic side, they help convey information to the people you are creating the drawings for in the first place. Architectural Tricks of the. You are free to pursue your own path.

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Tile Talk

JANUARY 28, 2014

What a joy to get such a lovely book-ended pair of exquisite tiles. design standards. green building products. Product Plug. Dwell on Design 2014 – Top Products. MYD | architecture + design. Architectural Ceramics: Tile+Mosaic. What a thrilling surprise! Thank you Tile Heritage Foundation!

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JUNE 25, 2013

After reading and checking every possible book on mosaic out of the library(being a librarian after all), and taking some classes, I began my Etsy shop, Nutmeg Designs in 2007. Flipping through a book of her art, I found a watercolor painting of totem poles evocative of what our client requested. design standards. Product Plug.

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DECEMBER 18, 2012

The Tile Heritage library and research facility has a wealth of knowledge including books and slides about ceramic tile surfaces. design standards. green building products. Product Plug. Dwell on Design 2014 – Top Products. MYD | architecture + design. Architectural Ceramics: Tile+Mosaic.

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KB Culture

JUNE 12, 2014

The plumbing world is predicated on standardization—for very good and obvious reasons—so I guess Im drawn to this twisted tap because of its against-the-stream aesthetics. Architecture to Kitchens & Baths, she is also the author of The New. City Home [The Taunton Press], among other books. Product Plug.

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Life of an Architect

NOVEMBER 17, 2013

It’s a huge repository of architectural eye-candy. [ It’s a huge repository of architectural eye-candy. [ It’s a huge repository of architectural eye-candy. [ It’s a huge repository of architectural eye-candy. [ It’s a huge repository of architectural eye-candy. [

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Life of an Architect

JUNE 5, 2014

Support AEC Care’s 2014 Project and Give Children a Solid Foundation “All architecture is shelter, all great architecture is the design of space that contains, cuddles, exalts, or stimulates the persons in that space.” The structure, a 30-year-old, two-story annex of the Arthur A. In addition, many donate volunteers.

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Life of an Architect

OCTOBER 24, 2013

Home / Heard around the architectural studio / heard around the architectural studio #009 BOOM! - I just blew your mind. Graphic Standards - Part 2 Cathy S nope, no egos floating around here, either… ha ha ha. Peter Whitman Reminds me of late nights in studio back in school. Kerry Hogue wow. Kerry Hogue wow.

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Life of an Architect

OCTOBER 9, 2013

Home / Design / KRob 2013 – Architectural Delineation Competition KRob 2013 – Architectural Delineation Competition Bob Borson — October 10, 2013 — 27 Comments If you like architectural “drawings” than you’ve just landed on the mother lode.

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Life of an Architect

OCTOBER 30, 2013

Home / Architects / Architectural Tricks of the Trade Architectural Tricks of the Trade Bob Borson — October 31, 2013 — 55 Comments Architects have all sorts of mannerisms and processes in place that seem to transcend their time and place. Graphic Standards - Part 2 Deconstruction versus. ″ x 7.5″

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Life of an Architect

NOVEMBER 26, 2013

Home / Quotes / What is Architecture? Architecture is … the picture frame, not the picture. William Wurster What is Architecture? Architectural Interns - "Just. Architectural Interns - "Just. Calvin Architecture is… Too complex to sum up in one simple sentence. Edoardo Ventisette Ahahah right!!

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Life of an Architect

DECEMBER 15, 2013

Home / Career / Surviving Architecture School Surviving Architecture School Bob Borson — December 16, 2013 — 49 Comments Despite what you might hear, architecture school is terrific. It’s architecture not emergency surgery, mix in some hobbies during the weekend. What about those poor souls?

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Life of an Architect

OCTOBER 3, 2013

Just do what I tell you Subscribe by Email Enter your Email Address Delivered by FeedBurner Trending on Life of an Architect Recommended Stuff for Architects Recommended Books for Architects My name is Bob Borson and this is my site. about me Lets Work Together Frequently Asked Questions Do you want to be an Architect?

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Life of an Architect

APRIL 6, 2014

Home / Graphics / Architectural Sketching or How to Sketch like Me Architectural Sketching or How to Sketch like Me Bob Borson — April 7, 2014 — 70 Comments Architectural sketching is becoming a thing of the past – at least that’s how it seems to me most days. It’s kinda freaky to be honest.

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Life of an Architect

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

Home / Heard around the architectural studio / heard around the architectural studio #006 There is an order to how we do things around here … first we’re going to do it right, and then it’s going to be done. That’s the order. That’s the order.

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Time2Design

JANUARY 7, 2013

An appliance that is becoming a standard "IT" appliance when making appliance selections in kitchen design is quickly becoming the Steam Oven - taking on as much importance as a standard oven. architecture. book review. products for sale. sarasota architectural salvage. Steam Cooking the "IT" Appliance!

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Life of an Architect

DECEMBER 10, 2013

Home / Heard around the architectural studio / heard around the architectural studio #011 [partner and associate having just gone through a redlined set of drawings] “All right, let’s not have anything stupid on purpose.” about me Lets Work Together Frequently Asked Questions Do you want to be an Architect?

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Life of an Architect

JUNE 3, 2014

Home / Heard around the architectural studio / heard around the architectural studio #015 You gotta do what you gotta do … Augrey : Aaargh! about me Lets Work Together Frequently Asked Questions Do you want to be an Architect? hanging up phone] Hey Blob, do you have any “connections” in the underworld?

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Life of an Architect

MAY 21, 2014

Home / Heard around the architectural studio / heard around the architectural studio #014 We decided that we wanted donuts this morning. about me Lets Work Together Frequently Asked Questions Do you want to be an Architect? “ Yes, I suppose we could do that. Proof that Architects are not. Send to Email Address.

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Life of an Architect

FEBRUARY 26, 2014

Home / Heard around the architectural studio / heard around the architectural studio #012 “I’m Norwegian where it counts.” ” heard around the architectural studio #012 Posted by Bob Borson onFebruary 26, 2014 In Heard around the architectural studio quotes 13 Comments The Best Things about my.

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APRIL 22, 2014

Home / Heard around the architectural studio / heard around the architectural studio #013 [the number of weird Revit conversations I hear are not to be believed] Bryan: Check this out – I got the angled curtain grid to work on this guard rail. about me Lets Work Together Frequently Asked Questions Do you want to be an Architect?

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Time2Design

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

A Passion for Perfection was the theme, Blanco s motto during IMM Cologne 2013, and it was evident to me the moment I stepped into their LivingKitchen display that Blanco is passionate about perfecting their products. They are passionate about their products and they are always working towards perfecting their function.

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Life of an Architect

JUNE 19, 2014

Home / Heard around the architectural studio / heard around the architectural studio #016 Leadership … Augrey : [talking to Blichael] I am about to order the carpet [finger hovering over submit button] Wall-to-wall just like you wanted. about me Lets Work Together Frequently Asked Questions Do you want to be an Architect?

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Life of an Architect

MAY 7, 2014

Architectural Studio – 4 Questions Architectural Studio – 4 Questions Bob Borson — May 8, 2014 — 30 Comments A large percentage of the articles I write on this site are the result of receiving the same sorts of questions over and over again. Home / Do you want to be an Architect?

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Life of an Architect

FEBRUARY 16, 2014

That means she allows for architectural excursions, while also allowing for more family centric activities and things where my daughter might have a higher tolerance level. Went on one this week; well worth the time for the anecdotes alone, let alone the architecture. Architectural (strictly for me ) 2.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

FEBRUARY 11, 2014

John Boos has been making wood tops and counters since 1887 and they are the gold standard of what a butcher block surface ought to be. They sell, direct to consumers, the full range of John Boos products and they do something else Ive never seen offered on a website before. architecture. (39). Then don't buy this book.

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Life of an Architect

FEBRUARY 17, 2019

Architecture and photography have a symbiotic relationship with one another and every architect knows that a picture is worth a 1,000 words. He and I have spent many wonderful afternoons standing in the alley, drinking beer, and talking about architecture and design.

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Time2Design

MAY 3, 2013

The Wine Logic has three roll-out shelves, holding up to 18 bottles and fits into a standard base cabinets. From start to finish Time2Design prides itself on providing and maintaining the highest level of customer service and satisfaction providing the highest quality products and services. architecture. book review.

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Life of an Architect

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

Subscribe by Email Enter your Email Address Delivered by FeedBurner Trending on Life of an Architect Recommended Stuff for Architects Recommended Books for Architects My name is Bob Borson and this is my site. I try and keep things light and share a thing or two about what I think I know. Send to Email Address. Your Email Address.

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Life of an Architect

DECEMBER 11, 2013

That’s a long time to work at developing the skills it takes to practice architecture. … kids will take a chance. People have their own tools, mores, and values for setting priorities and, as a result, most people view the finished result of “Architecture” without considering the process of creating architecture.

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Life of an Architect

APRIL 9, 2014

Consider sharing More Email Digg Print Share on Tumblr Memories from Studio Posted by Bob Borson onApril 10, 2014 In Memories from Studio architectural studio , college 25 Comments Architectural Sketching or. Man, I came into architecture to design buildings? Motivation - and why its. Kat Have you ever used zap-a-gap?

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Time2Design

FEBRUARY 7, 2013

They are who set the standards, make the rules and in general are all things Kitchen and Bath! From start to finish Time2Design prides itself on providing and maintaining the highest level of customer service and satisfaction providing the highest quality products and services. architecture. book review. Follow by Email.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

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Life of an Architect

NOVEMBER 25, 2018

Apparently, some years I clearly want more stuff than others, and this year’s list at 28 total items falls somewhat short of last year’s intensive mega-book list (43 total items, 31 one of which were books.) Architecture Lego Sets [27:09 – minute mark] Andrew Gift As a kid I loved Legos.

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