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Architectural Sketching [or How to Sketch like Bob] | Life of an Architect

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Home / Graphics / Architectural Sketching or How to Sketch like Me Architectural Sketching or How to Sketch like Me Bob Borson — April 7, 2014 — 70 Comments Architectural sketching is becoming a thing of the past – at least that’s how it seems to me most days.

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Pier and Beam Foundations - KHouse Progress | Life of an Architect

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Since a number of people don’t seem to understand this concept, I thought I would whip together some sketches to help illustrate my point. In order to reach all points on the site without damaging the trees, the contractor had to use a concrete pump truck with a giant arm on it. That’s called “doing your job.”

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The Lantern House - My 2014 Playhouse Design | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

I think that I owe it to the contractors that I convince to donate their time and their money to support this cause to design a playhouse that doesn’t become a financial burden to them. I think I must be a doing a good job because the same contractor has built my playhouse every year for the last 5 years. Vegetables or Dessert?

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Memories from the Architectural Studio | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

Consider sharing More Email Digg Print Share on Tumblr Memories from Studio Posted by Bob Borson onApril 10, 2014 In Memories from Studio architectural studio , college 25 Comments Architectural Sketching or. Liz Haha this is my life right now… finishing up my first year of studio. Motivation - and why its. Face meet palm.

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Architecture and The Art of Getting it Wrong | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

People have their own tools, mores, and values for setting priorities and, as a result, most people view the finished result of “Architecture” without considering the process of creating architecture. Sometimes I wonder if my PM’s are somewhat annoyed with the time I took to quickly sketch out these ideas.

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What Home Buyers Really Want | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

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. about me Lets Work Together Frequently Asked Questions Do you want to be an Architect?

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

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… I hope they “don’t move the body” until “…the fat lady sing” or “all your chores are finished include being an architect on our time” Solange Guaida Happy Birthday from a regular reader! And we’ll let the contractors figure out how to insert those 46 candles on that piece of cake!