Life of an Architect

JULY 2, 2014

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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Life of an Architect

APRIL 26, 2015

The Finalists – 2015 Life of an Architect Playhouse Design Competition … there are a lot of people from around the planet who are anxiously awaiting these results. The judges for this round consisted of: Brad Oldham and Chrity Coltrin – Brad Oldham is sculptor based out of Dallas, Texas but has projects all over the world.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 29, 2021

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. For instance, we take a line that was just a micro-bevel or square edge; now, we make it painted. They’re designing papers.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

OCTOBER 30, 2016

It has been a big year for white in home design. Following suit, light and monochromatic Scandinavian design trends continued to dominate home blogs, and Freshome was no exception. Considering a bright paint job for your abode? Our friends over at Gardenista have you covered with the full spectrum of white paint color options.

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Life of an Architect

JULY 21, 2015

The Life of an Architect Playhouse Design Competition is an event that brings out this trait during the process of designing what one the surface seems like a fairly straightforward problem – design a playhouse. I used to be architect in my country but I still working in design on the side.

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Life of an Architect

JULY 19, 2014

I’m Travis Schneider; born in 1992, raised in Dallas suburbia, and three years into a five-year undergraduate degree in architecture at UT Austin. Recently, Bob sat me down and painted me a similarly bleak picture of an intern’s typical job description and overall usefulness, based on his own storied past. Hi, Internet!

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Trendir Magazine

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

This design features tons of windows, so there’s little privacy, but it can be adjusted quite a bit if you so desire. Coming from Mod House , this design is sustainable, made out of modular shipping containers. Modern Container Home Design. This Canyon City container cabin is the epitome of modern design.

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Design With an Attitude

SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

With all we have been doing this summer: the pop-up store in Vail, the 30 Days of Design celebration in conjunction with our 30th anniversary and our annual spectacular loading dock sale, it’s exciting to be recognized in a national contest. The paint is the background for many designs, but has to be interesting in its own right.

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Life of an Architect

NOVEMBER 8, 2015

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 ?? There’s a reason for that … I lettered for speed.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 29, 2022

The latest new residential construction data paints a cloudy picture for short-term growth prospects. Flooring is still (about) service and freight,” noted Doug Davis, president, Artisan Design Group in Dallas. Building material prices are up 47% since the beginning of the pandemic in early 2020, NAHB reported. million, a 3.5%

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Life of an Architect

AUGUST 6, 2014

The 3rd annual 2014 Life of an Architect ‘Playhouse Design Competition’ is just about over … and things have been amazing, far more exciting and rewarding than I had hoped. I was excited that this playhouse was selected as one of the winners, seeing the design come to life was a real pleasure for me. How old are you?

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Life of an Architect

JUNE 26, 2016

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. Luckily, I apparently like to write informative architecturally charged blog posts in my spare time, because I’m going to show you how real floating shelves are done.

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Life of an Architect

MAY 14, 2018

I have taken apart cabinets so they could be sanded, filled holes, chips and gouges, painted millwork, and installed new cabinet hardware. Cheers, 1 If you live in the Dallas area and need a bartender (which, let’s admit it, everyone needs a bartender) I can’t recommend Mario highly enough. You can email him here.

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Life of an Architect

MARCH 16, 2014

Thursday Tower of London Double Decker Bus ride Return to Dallas I should just point out that in this very last picture, I am actually in it … bottom left-hand corner. link] Bob Borson “wondering” around villages paints an entirely different picture than “wandering” doesn’t it? Wednesday St.

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Life of an Architect

MAY 2, 2017

and she had the idea to have local artists paint the cornhole boards, used during the competition, and then auction those boards off at the end of the tournament to raise additional funds. Believe me when I say I know this from first-hand experience … I learned this lesson 8 years ago when I started the playhouse design competition.

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Life of an Architect

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. Two story foyer…AND living room??? About $40 in 2x and 0.5m/d

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Life of an Architect

APRIL 16, 2018

The weather here in Dallas was exceptionally nice this last weekend and I took the opportunity to drive around town checking in on a handful of projects we have under construction that don’t normally receive (for one reason or another) much screen time here on the site. Speaking of brackets … here it is.

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Life of an Architect

MAY 18, 2014

Home / Competition / The Finalists – LoaA 2014 Playhouse Design Competition The Finalists – LoaA 2014 Playhouse Design Competition Bob Borson — May 19, 2014 — 27 Comments The 3rd Annual Life of an Architect Playhouse Design Competition had an amazing turnout this year. ” a lot.

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Life of an Architect

FEBRUARY 16, 2014

I looked ahead at what the weather might be like - Not too bad, a little chilly but certainly not anything I haven’t been dealing with this winter here in Texas (yes, it does in fact get cold here in Dallas). If it’s damp and in the upper 30′s/ lower 40′s that will make being outdoors a little less awesome.

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Life of an Architect

NOVEMBER 17, 2013

Cheers Consider sharing More Email Digg Print Share on Tumblr In Design Architects , architectural sketching , architectural technology , design Reading between the Lines What to Get an Architect for. Maybe delineations is the correct term because they are clearly not all drawings, paintings or watercolors – whatever.

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Life of an Architect

JULY 17, 2016

I know, pretty bold statement to “ admit ” that the playhouse that I designed is better than good. Is it better than all the others playhouses I’ve designed? I have always made the drawings available and, in addition, I typically show a step-by-step construction walkthrough guide for the playhouses I design.

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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. No paint on these walls either.

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Life of an Architect

JUNE 29, 2014

I have two projects under construction, a third about to start, two projects entering into schematic design – neither of which are in town, and a large project entering into design development … also out of town. One is of my own design, but I will be responsible for overseeing the construction of all of them.

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Life of an Architect

SEPTEMBER 29, 2013

Erasure – The Innocents Another album I remember getting me through Grad School was Erasure “The innocents” Grad school by night, car audio consultant and system designer by day to put myself through school. The music of Sibelius was also identified with that movement. The dial has never moved since (though the cars have changed).

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Life of an Architect

NOVEMBER 30, 2014

Quite honestly, there isn’t a typical answer to this question so, in an effort to paint a picture of what you could expect when imagining your life as me ( admit it … who hasn’t done that?!?) I have selected Tuesday, November 25th as my day to portray.

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Life of an Architect

JUNE 7, 2015

The entire rear elevation is floor-to-ceiling glass – very expansive views were always an important consideration in the design of the house. The site falls off fairly steeply towards the back … well, it’s steep for Dallas, Texas. Moving around the rear yard looking back towards the house. Growing the alley.

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Life of an Architect

JANUARY 21, 2018

Being from Texas, I don’t have a closet full of winter clothing (it was 72° here in Dallas as I am writing this) so my game plan was layers and a heavy-duty base layer underneath all the other layers. ″ thick rigid insulation boards painted black. Luckily, we had a way to deal with those … Giant 4′ x 8′ 1.5″

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Life of an Architect

JULY 12, 2015

This past weekend was the culmination of several months of coordination, design and construction – The Life of an Architect 2015 Playhouse ‘Outdoor Movie Theater’ was delivered and is now on display. You can also paint in over and over again should you want to introduce some color in to the interior.

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Life of an Architect

DECEMBER 7, 2015

This turned out to be a lot more challenging than I had anticipated but I am happy to say that the Life of an Architect Playhouse Design Competition Awards are finally complete! If you consider yourself a designer, you should design everything. Since then, a lot of changes have occurred.

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Life of an Architect

JANUARY 12, 2014

In fact, it smells like how all architecture offices should smell … like a coffee fueled design spectacular! I’ve been using a mug for a few years that came from a downtown Dallas shop thats been closed for a while now. To this day, I still feel like I’m missing out on something.

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Life of an Architect

JANUARY 25, 2015

It is a method of construction that is being used more frequently these days because concrete is extremely well-suited as a finished material in modern design, and by imprinting the wood grain on the surface, it visually softens and warms concrete’s somewhat cooler appearance while still allowing concrete to express the construction technique.

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Life of an Architect

OCTOBER 17, 2016

There are a few things in this drawing that are different from my initial concept sketch but overall, I’m pretty happy with how the initial design held up. Can I just tell you how spoiled we are here in Dallas with the masons available to us? Here’s a closer look at the gaps we put into the wall to allow water to run out.

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Life of an Architect

SEPTEMBER 15, 2013

The Dallas-based architect’s discussion of materials, the occasional existential dilemma, and other day-to-day scenes should be relatable to most working professionals. And what I think is most beautiful is to notice how many people would like to work with you, instead of showing a distant appreciation for your designs.

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