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 ?? As such, everything is protected behind locked cases.

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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. We rely on our steady stream of new product coming in from our different buying trips.

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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

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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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. How can we reduce and simplify the number of unique components?

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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 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

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

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

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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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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JUNE 29, 2022

The latest new residential construction data paints a cloudy picture for short-term growth prospects. The best way to ease growing affordability challenges is for policymakers to address ongoing supply chain disruptions to help builders bring down construction costs and increase production to meet market demand.”. million, a 3.5%

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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. If you don’t have kids ( or a yard ) you could always donate this playhouse to some other group who could use it.

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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

So here it is – my Tassimo T55, and what might end up being the ticket to my survival and, more importantly, to coffee infused, happy and productive employees. In fact, it smells like how all architecture offices should smell … like a coffee fueled design spectacular! Yeah, maybe I do have a problem after all.

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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

[for the record, I despise the word blog, I prefer the term "Outlets for Creative Interpretative Letter Arrangement"] About 30 minutes before I sat down to write this post, I received a phone call from a television production company who is interested in having me participate in a new program they are putting together.

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