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Republic: Daring to be different

Floor Covering News

Republic Floor has come a long way in six and a half years. Republic bills itself as a logistics company that happens to sell floors. It designs its own papers, but even before it imports its own raw materials from the Middle East to China. “So, We’re designing our own papers, we’re manufacturing, we’re exporting ourselves.

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Schematic Design – This isn’t “Architecture”

Life of an Architect

This phase of the work is widely referred to as “Schematic Design” Although some people also have an earlier phase called “Programming”, I tend to consider that as part of the schematic design phase as well, rather than separate it out into its own special section. It was way better.

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Daltile samples now fast, free

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Dallas, Texas—Design professionals can now have Daltile product samples overnighted to them at no charge via the Material Bank online platform. always free for design professionals, the company said. The post Daltile samples now fast, free appeared first on Floor Covering News. the next day anywhere in the U.S.—always

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My First Project: The Best Project Ever Designed That Wasn’t

Life of an Architect

The project that I decided to highlight was the first project that I can claim 100% responsibility for – design, client communication, construction drawings, and construction administration. ” Was the first project you ever designed compared to a temple ?? The floor is stained black concrete in case you were wondering.

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Floating Wall Shelves – They Only Look Simple

Life of an Architect

This is a workspace currently under construction in one of my Dallas projects. The room is designed for one person to use and is 17′ long and 6′ wide. I am not a fan of counter supports that go down to the floor – who is?!? Yes, I got down on the floor for you in order to get this picture.

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It’s all Fun and Games

Life of an Architect

I have taken apart cabinets so they could be sanded, filled holes, chips and gouges, painted millwork, and installed new cabinet hardware. The next morning the floor in the bar was so sticky I thought a clown had exploded back there. You know the old adage that if you have a party, everyone ends up in the kitchen?

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What Home Buyers Really Want | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

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. Two story foyer…AND living room???

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