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Queries and Quandaries: Stone Tile on Exterior Balcony

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The existing concrete deck is not sloped. Since “you’re the professional” , you are expected to do some educating and coaching of the designers and customers so that they know what to expect from the product once it is delivered and installed. Q: We are installing stone tile on an exterior balcony.

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Documenting Architecture with Photos

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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. BOOM* More flashing.

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Estate Project – Preston Hollow

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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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Christmas Cards from Famous Architects | Life of an Architect

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His greeting might be: “Do as I say, and let me tell you a story about proper design and documentation process. Actually, these last two days are sort of a mad scramble to clear the decks prior to being off for the next two weeks! And oh yea, have a happy holiday!” Happy Holiday to you as well!

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Modern Residential Framing

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In the above photo, I have jumped down into the crawl space to document a few things. I asked the contractor about why there were so many framers working on this one area and it’s because they were there to install the decking on the floor of the main house but had to wait on the city inspector to show up (he was running late).

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Natural Light – Clean Aesthetics

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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. This might actually be the nicest pantry from a lighting perspective that I have ever designed. Let there be light! And to quote Jon Snow … “Winter is coming.”

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KHouse Modern - Progress Update 03 | Life of an Architect

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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.