article thumbnail

Trends in Window Treatments

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Roller shades are seeing a huge increase in popularity in our region,” says Jeff King, Shutters and Blinds Specialist at The Blind King in Fort Worth, TX. Cordless blinds and shades are quickly becoming standard because cords are not safe for kids and pets,” he explains. Image courtesy of Form and Function.

Trends 105
article thumbnail

Renzo Piano Kimbell Art Museum Sneak Peek - Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

If you are lucky enough to find yourself in Fort Worth on November 27th, activities on site will include: Wednesday, November 27, 10 AM – 5 PM Bring your friends and family to be a part of the Grand Opening of your Museum’s new building. I have cousins in Fort Worth and have visited the Kimbell on numerous occasions.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Architectural Delineation Competition - KRob 2013 | Life of an.

Life of an Architect

For most of its history, KRob was a local competition for architects and renderers in the Dallas/Fort Worth region. All students and professionals are encouraged to submit entries, which are judged by a three member panel that includes industry recognized visionaries in the graphic arts. Send to Email Address. Your Email Address.

article thumbnail

I'm No Longer the Golden Boy | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

I read recently that Fort Worth is the most country city in the entire US and that Dallas is the least country city in Texas – and they are only separated by a 25 minute drive. [link] Bob Borson a year older? scoreboard Pablo No boots!??? Any self-respecting Texan… lol! link] Bob Borson There might be some truth to that.

article thumbnail

Building with Structural Insulated Panels. or SIPs | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

As a structural engineer they do present issues when lateral loads start becoming large enough that the standard Simpson strap-tie holdowns cannot resist those loads. Tilbury Bob – wondering if you have any experience using Fort Worth’s Stramit SIPS? Then you have to drop the panel down on the post.

System 99
article thumbnail

What to Get an Architect for Christmas [2017]

Life of an Architect

Penn was one of the most famous American fashion and portrait photographers, and Centennial was a collection of his images as part of a show that rolled through the Amon Carter Museum of American Art in Fort Worth earlier this year. These 5 stocking stuffers should become the new gold standard of what goes into a stocking.

Journal 80