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SEPTEMBER 25, 2013

Home / Architects / Architectural Sketches Architectural Sketches Bob Borson — September 26, 2013 — 22 Comments Architects sketch as part of the process when doing their job … at least I do. Since I will run copies of the sketches I make for the client, I like to use a red colored pencil to shade in the walls.

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MARCH 23, 2014

It is crisp,visually clean, and completely transparent in all things associated with the work the firm is currently taking on. Freshome – Design and Architecture – is a site that I think my clients knew about before I did. TX Architect in LA Actually, I feel that even large firms should have web sites like this.

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JULY 16, 2020

Where do architectural firms find their potential customers, how do they meet, and what does the architecture market look like in these places? For countless decades, architecture firms have been dependent on word-of-mouth tactics. This includes competent testing and consulting services as neutral trustees of the client.

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OCTOBER 30, 2013

Home / Architects / Architectural Tricks of the Trade Architectural Tricks of the Trade Bob Borson — October 31, 2013 — 55 Comments Architects have all sorts of mannerisms and processes in place that seem to transcend their time and place. ″ – drawing title on one side and the firm’s logo on the other side.

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OCTOBER 20, 2013

Home / Graphics / Graphic Standards Graphic Standards Bob Borson — October 21, 2013 — 99 Comments How an architect draws is a reflection of many things – you can frequently tell the priorities of a firm just by looking at the quality of their drawings. I like them.

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APRIL 13, 2014

instead of moping about as planned i shall produce another diagram for my project! Years ago I felt I had to work all the time to make a difference and advance in my firm. I figure it will force me to go outside and do something active guest this is exactly the post i needed to read. thanks bob. link] Bob Borson eye on the prize!

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FEBRUARY 9, 2014

Fast forward 20+ years and here I am today; a partner in a terrific firm, a previous AIA “Young Architect of the Year” recipient, projects in my portfolio that I am proud of creating, leadership positions in my professional organization (Dallas Chapter American Institute of Architects and the Texas Society of Architects).

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2013

Home / Architects / Architects and their Deserted Island Music Architects and their Deserted Island Music Bob Borson — September 30, 2013 — 39 Comments There is a game I like to play, it usually involves someone being stranded on a deserted island … and they have to pick their favorite [ fill in the blank ].

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OCTOBER 23, 2013

Home / Life in General / Letters from a traveling Architecture Student Letters from a traveling Architecture Student Bob Borson — October 24, 2013 — 38 Comments 23 years ago, as a fourth year architecture student, I spent the Fall semester traveling around Western Europe soaking in all the architectural wonders I could find.

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