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. More G90 metal siding.

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The Perfect Bath

DECEMBER 11, 2013

(The other was the well-documented 1999 Kips Bay Showhouse). The black and white marble scheme establishes an urban, retro and graphic signature with shiny nickel trim and huge slabs installed from floor to ceiling that had to stand up against the original Beaux Arts architecture of the building.

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Life of an Architect

DECEMBER 10, 2014

When we finally added all those 2D drawings into one 3D model, there were so many pot-holes that it was clear this set was meant for field design. And when you’re fighting for inches in your renovation design, you really need an existing wall to be where it is drawn (especially if that wall is 1,700 miles from the office).

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Life of an Architect

JANUARY 28, 2019

The project (shown in the above image) was originally designed by the office of Robert A.M. I would like to go on the record, before I go any further, and tell you that this house is designed to within an inch of its life and the architectural drawings that Stern’s office prepared are substantial.

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Life of an Architect

SEPTEMBER 3, 2014

This is technically a “floating” slab because the slab floor isn’t poured integrally with the grade beam walls. There is quite a bit of steel in this house – it’s to accommodate the uninterrupted spans that we have as well as the walls that are entirely made up of floor to ceiling glass.

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Life of an Architect

SEPTEMBER 5, 2016

These are images taken from my most recent job site visit up to the Northwoods of Wisconsin – the point of which was to document progress and construction. The image above is one of the guest bedrooms on the ground floor – it’s window faces south, but you can see that there are a lot of trees just outside the window.

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Life of an Architect

OCTOBER 13, 2013

Home / Design / KHouse Modern – Progress Update 03 KHouse Modern – Progress Update 03 Bob Borson — October 14, 2013 — 36 Comments If your new here at Life of an Architect, say hello to the KHouse Modern project. On the right hand side of the image above is the master bedroom wing and deck.

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