Kitchen and Residential Design

DECEMBER 3, 2013

Kitchen and Residential Design. Notes and anecdotes from the design world. That joinery is in the center of a table designed and built by my friend Kevin Fitzpatrick. I make it a point to keep an eye out for them though, and they tend to figure into my my photography when Im documenting farm life and local agriculture.

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APRIL 16, 2024

Anchored by the theme “Design Takes Shape,” the NeoCon 2024 edition will provide a platform where diverse perspectives converge to foster enrichment and growth across a wide range of topics and disciplines. Monday, June 10, 2024 CEU: 20 things that neuroscientists know that designers need to know 9:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m.

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JANUARY 16, 2013

The production of cement tile is documented as far back as the 13th century in France and Portugal with some early installations still in in remarkably good condition. The patterns and colors were bold, the material was durable, decorative and sophisticated. Uncategorized cement tile Design Marrakesh Tile Tile'

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

MAY 18, 2019

You may be surprised at how many parts of a home’s design can be made from recycled materials if you know where to look. Reclaimed wood can add some interesting texture and color to a wall. Also, reclaimed wood can come in a wide array of colors and textures. Helgason/Shutterstock. Reclaimed wood.

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Tile Talk

DECEMBER 18, 2012

Tile and our Collective History One of the reasons I started Avente was my love of tile - both in the beauty of the hand painted design and the sense of place and time it conveys. His goal was to preserve these amazing tile tapestries of pattern and color found in Cuban tile. Ive sent many architects and designers their way.

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Life of an Architect

MAY 15, 2016

I originally introduced this project to everyone in a post I wrote called “ Sketching during Schematic Design ” that I wrote back in November 2014. That post showed the process of going from initial concept to a finished schematic design plan that I would ultimately show the clients.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

DECEMBER 8, 2012

Kitchen and Residential Design. Notes and anecdotes from the design world. IMM is one of the worlds largest design trade shows and my experiences there two years ago opened up a universe to me I never knew existed. Its an absolute honor to be counted among some of the most influential people in the design world.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

OCTOBER 1, 2013

Kitchen and Residential Design. Notes and anecdotes from the design world. Prepare most of your personal documents for reference, specifically financial records. kitchen design. interior design. bath design. color scheme. (47). kitchen design. interior design. bath design.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

NOVEMBER 27, 2012

Kitchen and Residential Design. Notes and anecdotes from the design world. In the meantime, Im starting a new blog that will document my move and adjustment to my new surroundings. Will you be tied still to kitchens, designing and construction? kitchen design. interior design. bath design. at 6:05 PM.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JUNE 9, 2018

Image: Twelve Stones Designs Start crossing off tasks as soon as possible After you have your to-do list in place, start checking off tasks. To make your life even easier, try color-coding each room; this way, you can use colored stickers on your boxes and tell at a glance which box belongs to which room.

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JULY 24, 2012

Then I specialized in architectural and contractor sales, and specified and sold many larger architectural projects. I had been a Certified Ceramic Tile Consultant (CTC) through the CTIOA since 1979 and a Certified Construction Document Technologist through CSI since 2000. What does the training consist of?

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MAY 7, 2019

In fact, there are four of us here and we all know each other from our time together from the University of Texas School of Architecture. Here’s where being a designer kicks in … I wanted to lay out the tiles myself so that I could make sure that I liked their distribution. 85 which equals 248.2

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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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MARCH 2, 2016

I simply love books; new and old, design, decoration, architecture, art, craft, fashion, landscape and much more. The inspiration for Brathwaite’s work is based Shaker purity; she uses a subtle color palette, the power of scale and the repetition of elements to create spaces with strong lines and clear, forceful identities.

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JUNE 26, 2017

The idea was to spur her readers and fellow home bloggers to take on a room remodel over the course of six weeks and document it all on their respective blogs and social media accounts using the hashtag #oneroomchallenge. The best part about the whole thing for design-lovers: Some really incredible rooms come out of it.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2014

Richard Cheek, exhibition curator and author of the accompanying book, is a photographer who records the visual history of America’s architecture as well as a bibliophile. Colored elevations, plates and floor plans sold the most books and generated new business for the master builders, many of whom were the authors.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Image: Blackbox Design Studio Your home is your castle, but it can also be the central command post for your business, or a secondary workplace if you frequently bring work home. However, as the king or queen of your castle, you can design and decorate your home office to your exact specifications.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Whether it’s rough plans drawn on a napkin, pictures torn from magazines or a receipt for that perfect neutral gray, it’s easy to find yourself buried in important documents. You’ll be working with a myriad of professionals, from interior designers to concrete workers. Organize receipts and documents.

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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. 006″ (all cut non-architecture, furniture etc) 4.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

AUGUST 7, 2018

Sure, choosing your plan was the fun part, but building your home requires more input than selecting paint colors. Your design input can derail a well-planned build. Image: Keswick Homes Streamline your design Working with a designer is one of the most exciting parts of your build.

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Life of an Architect

JUNE 5, 2017

Since I wanted to leave something behind for my clients, I decided to make them a whole bunch of magnets since I know that they will need them in order to fulfill the design concepts for the fair amount of metal we’ve incorporated into this project ( Interior Steel Wall Panels and Steel/Walnut Benches ).

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JULY 18, 2017

A back-to-school homework space that’s quiet for focus, colorful for inspiration and organized to reduce distractions would make homework time a pleasure for most kids. Image: Sarah Jefferys Design When planning a homework space, remember these five important elements: 1.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

OCTOBER 13, 2018

Document the visit Don’t forget to spend some of your site visit documenting the build process. Pictures are great mementos, but documenting dates, measurements and processes can also help you in the future. Recording your paint colors means a better match when you accidentally scuff a wall.

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The Perfect Bath

OCTOBER 17, 2012

Andrew Skurman, the award winning San Francisco and Paris based architect, specializes in designing classical houses. The inspiration for his projects, according to the author, is from the extraordinary beauty and harmony of existing architecture. The interior architecture is highly detailed yet restrained.

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Life of an Architect

MARCH 18, 2014

link] Bob Borson I choose not to make this a forum for religious or political commentary, but rather an appreciation of the architecture at hand. If you can’t look at a building like this and appreciate the design and the effort and craftsmanship that went into it, I don’t have anything further to say.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JULY 31, 2014

An Amsterdam building complex built back in 1925 in the city’s Amsterdam-Zuid area hides a memorable family home design. Dutch design studio DenOlderVleugels helped a family find the perfect Amsterdam apartment and design it for an open and modern family lifestyle.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

DECEMBER 16, 2015

It takes more than watching home-design shows to think like an interior designer. Image: Jessica LaGrange Interior designers are trained individuals with an envious talent for pulling a room together, often using things you would never imagine. Here’s a secret: You can learn how to think like an interior designer.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

OCTOBER 9, 2017

Most of us would rather put work out of our minds entirely than spend time and money designing a space where it’s the primary focus. Is your workload mostly document-driven or do you need room to stow bulkier items like art supplies? Search sites like Freshome for design inspiration and then shop around.

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Life of an Architect

JANUARY 6, 2019

The same systems that are used to drive the graphics modern day games require can drive all the software an architectural office requires. It started when a client of mine had a pair and he had us over to his house to experience walking through the building we had designed for him. This will sync across multiple devices instantly.

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Life of an Architect

NOVEMBER 25, 2018

You can get smaller sizes of this exact lightbox, but the larger is best for an architect who likes to sketch, draw or design in a non-digital format. Architecture Lego Sets [27:09 – minute mark] Andrew Gift As a kid I loved Legos. I can often trace my interest in architecture back to this toy.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2013

Home / Observations / What Home Buyers Really Want What Home Buyers Really Want Bob Borson — September 23, 2013 — 34 Comments I am an architect who designs – among other things – residential projects for a fairly upscale clientele. –even if you guess the right product, you then have to guess the right color.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

DECEMBER 10, 2015

Image: Design Build Duluth The decision to sell your home is a daunting one. Image: Jules Duffy Designs Marketing Your Property Boost Curb Appeal Think of curb appeal the same way you would a date or a job interview: It’s the first impression that potential buyers will have of your home. Depersonalize. Stay neutral. De-clutter.

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Life of an Architect

SEPTEMBER 25, 2013

Home / Architects / Architectural Sketches Architectural Sketches Bob Borson — September 26, 2013 — 22 Comments Architects sketch as part of the process when doing their job … at least I do. Since I will run copies of the sketches I make for the client, I like to use a red colored pencil to shade in the walls.

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Life of an Architect

OCTOBER 20, 2013

For the purposes of today’s article, I am going to assume that all architectural drawings are correct and serve their purpose of conveying intent, scope and quantity. When I graduated from architecture school in 199[mumble-mumble], computers were not that prevalent. But that’s not really the entire story is it?

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Life of an Architect

FEBRUARY 7, 2016

Once you get past the few architects that complain disproportionately loud for the entire profession, you will discover that just about anyone can be an architect and have a role to play in the design and building process. Not everyone will be a designer, and not everyone will be a project manager. As a result, I sketch a lot.

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JUNE 1, 2014

Home / Heard around the architectural studio / The Bee Hole of an Architect The Bee Hole of an Architect Bob Borson — June 2, 2014 — 49 Comments Most architects I know go about their business in an professional manner – but somehow that doesn’t necessarily translate to the behavior that happens in the office.

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Life of an Architect

OCTOBER 28, 2015

The final step is to add some color because I need to convince my family that one of these pumpkins will be awesome and I need to sell it. I actually found the sketch I made as part of my design process ( what did we do before Instagram ? It has seriously become my online photo document/diary ). Let me see those pumpkins!

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