Life of an Architect

MARCH 23, 2014

Home / Architects / The Best Architectural Websites 2014 The Best Architectural Websites 2014 Bob Borson — March 24, 2014 — 27 Comments The Best Architectural Websites in the World. Freshome – Design and Architecture – is a site that I think my clients knew about before I did.

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Deezen

MAY 15, 2023

The exhibition offers a journey from the conception of the venue – conveyed through a series of archival models, presentation documents and sketches – through to its built form, presented through images and one-to-one recommissioned furniture from the bar's interior. Various team members contributed to the paintings.

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Life of an Architect

MAY 11, 2014

Home / Life in General / The Lantern House The Lantern House Bob Borson — May 12, 2014 — 19 Comments The Life of an Architect playhouse competition for 2014 is coming to a close – all the entries for this year are required to me in my email inbox by midnight tonight (May 12th). Vegetables or Dessert?

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Dwell

APRIL 23, 2024

The Sims 4 has reached more than 85 million global players since its launch in 2014). Leo thinks The Sims helped him become "the guy that did all the plans" at work; becoming the go-to person for layout after an initial sketch of a project was done. Even if you haven’t played The Sims yourself, most people have at least heard of it.

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Landscape Architecture Magazine

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Bayer, ASLA, visited the site in 2014, though, that landscape had been reduced to little more than the lawn that the Martins had so desperately wanted to avoid. A letter and early sketch plan from Frank Lloyd Wright explaining his thinking on the orientation of the Martin House. The clients, old and new, also played an important role.

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Life of an Architect

JUNE 22, 2014

Home / Blog / #ArchiSketch #ArchiSketch Bob Borson — June 23, 2014 — 22 Comments As an architect, I tend to communicate through sketching – which is starting to make me a bit of a relic. The rest of my afternoon is starting to look up – all that’s missing is a beer Hashtags used: #sketching.

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Life of an Architect

MARCH 19, 2014

Home / Competition / Life of an Architect Playhouse Design Competition 2014 Life of an Architect Playhouse Design Competition 2014 Bob Borson — March 20, 2014 — 39 Comments Of all the amazing things I am fortunate to do, the Life of an Architect Playhouse Design Competition is right up there at the top.

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Life of an Architect

OCTOBER 6, 2013

The phrase itself presents a scenario where one party is clearly at odds with the other … bad architects think it and bad clients say it. ” Client : “I don’t like white, it’s boring. ” Client : “ But I really like blue and think it would be great.” enter the narrative.]

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Life of an Architect

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

Home / Blog / Photo’s #frommydesk Photo’s #frommydesk Bob Borson — February 19, 2014 — 18 Comments “ What it’s like to be and work with an architect ” … that’s the unofficial tagline for LifeofanArchitect.com – my little experiment I started just over 4 years ago.

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Life of an Architect

JANUARY 26, 2014

This process includes As-built field verification, several hundred iterations of sketches, and hours of discussions regarding appropriate materials, finishes, appliance packages, faucets, sinks, hardware, cabinet layouts, drawer inserts, and on and on. Mike I’d like to see a video of you sketching, your sketches are beautiful!

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 22, 2014

The Fivecat Christmas Card 2014. We send it to our family, and friends, neighbors, contractors and clients. For more than 15 years, Annmarie and I have celebrated the Christmas season by sending out a holiday card. Oh… I know what you are thinking. Everyone sends out holiday greeting cards. That’s not so unique.

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A Daily Dose of Architecture Books

JUNE 27, 2022

t between 2006 and 2014 (hence the and Its Reconstruction in the book's title) and an emergency project in Shib?m, For Eidenbenz, "the experimental nature of the Lloyd's Building mock-ups allowed the client, the architects and the engineers to take risks in the building design." m, now a UNESCO World Heritage site.

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Life of an Architect

FEBRUARY 7, 2016

Some architects will stand in front of clients and communicate a vision, and other architects will stay in the office and make sure the details are watertight. Today’s post is the 17th entry in the #ArchiTalks series, a monthly writing event that I created back in July of 2014. As a result, I sketch a lot.

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Life of an Architect

MAY 21, 2014

Consider sharing More Email Digg Print Share on Tumblr heard around the architectural studio #014 Posted by Bob Borson onMay 21, 2014 In Heard around the architectural studio quotes 19 Comments The Finalists - LoaA 2014. . “ Yes, I suppose we could do that. Proof that Architects are not. Everyone knows what a cinnamon donut is.

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Life of an Architect

DECEMBER 18, 2013

“ Mark Mc Swain /Sacre’/ PJ is dressed (probably the reason for the pout) and Corbu is not–l’horreur l’horreur! Therefore, anything you read on this site is not a substitute for actually working with me. Following my casual advice is at your own peril. if you want my undivided attention, I would recommend hiring me.

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Life of an Architect

OCTOBER 9, 2013

Marianne Brignac Great creativity – great talent – thx for the architectural eye candy sketches! Enough talking … here are some of the recognized entries from last years event. Each is remarkable and show the depth of creative talent available from which we can all draw inspiration.

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Landscape Architecture Magazine

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Interpreting this for the grounds of the Cozad-Bates House became the brief of DERU Landscape Architecture, which was founded in 2014 by Jayme Schwartzberg, ASLA, and now includes Erin Laffay, ASLA, and Maci Nelson, Associate ASLA. On the opposite side will be drawings on ceramic tile that Pozo sketched from photos of Owens.

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Life of an Architect

DECEMBER 4, 2016

Say hello to the Sonos Play:3 More and more of my residential clients are foregoing a built-in music system and simply buying a handful of these portable speakers, and once I heard them for myself, I can’t say I blame them. Since half of my sketches are total clunkers, the cahier journals seem just a bit more forgiving.

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Life of an Architect

NOVEMBER 17, 2013

Makes me want to get out my sketch book and try and start working on my own delineation skills. Cheers Consider sharing More Email Digg Print Share on Tumblr In Design Architects , architectural sketching , architectural technology , design Reading between the Lines What to Get an Architect for.

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Life of an Architect

SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

Show the client, and suggest they make a place outdoors where the caterer can put a tent for big events, before it’s too late. Does your firm pay for it, or is there something written in the contract with the client? link] Bob Borson The clients pay for them but we are judicious with the time we spend on them.

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Life of an Architect

FEBRUARY 2, 2014

Home / My Work / KHouse Modern Progress Update 05 KHouse Modern Progress Update 05 Bob Borson — February 3, 2014 — 25 Comments It’s been a long time since I have provided an update on the KHouse Modern so I thought I wold take this Superbowl Sunday and put together a post that brings you up to speed. [and

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Architizer

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

With so many architecture firms to choose from, it’s challenging for clients to identify the industry leaders that will be an ideal fit for their project needs. Rich with multiple expertises, our office is fueled by talented designers and experienced architects that jointly develop projects from early sketches to on-site supervision.

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Life of an Architect

SEPTEMBER 27, 2013

It was a gift from a client 7. Consider sharing More Email Digg Print Share on Tumblr In Bags , Materials and Products graphic design , Materials , Products Architectural Sketches Architects and their Deserted. Big props to my buddy Nguyen, who works for the Sony Camera Division 6. Generic Leather Padfolio with graph paper pad 8.

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Life of an Architect

SEPTEMBER 8, 2013

I’ve sketched up a typical bedroom to help illustrate what I mean. In this sketch, I’ve rotated the bed 180° so that the head of the bed is opposite the entry and when the occupants are lying in bed, they have a clear view of the door. Fear is always helpful in getting my clients to see the correct way.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 10, 2018

When you start getting more clients for your business, you’ll find yourself working at all times of the day. Pull out a large sheet of paper and begin sketching out a strategic plan for how your business will be managed and grow. Start to identify what types of projects you’ll focus on and who the potential clients will be.

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Life of an Architect

APRIL 9, 2014

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. And don’t you just love having something fall off a board in front of a client? Motivation - and why its.

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Life of an Architect

JUNE 11, 2014

Home / Construction / Pier and Beam Foundations – KHouse Progress Pier and Beam Foundations – KHouse Progress Bob Borson — June 12, 2014 — 73 Comments On the residential part of our practice, we do a lot of pier and beam foundations. Love the sketches too. Dolores Browne Thanks for the info.

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Life of an Architect

JUNE 9, 2014

Home / Architects / … because that’s what architects do for fun … because that’s what architects do for fun Bob Borson — June 10, 2014 — 39 Comments I don’t have a lot of spare time on my hands … in fact the last few weeks have been brutal. We already have the land in southern Az.

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A Better Built Environment

APRIL 4, 2021

The position is also a feeling of comfort as I worked with CVG as a client of theirs while running my previous firm from 2014-2019. Olson Kundig’s Alan Maskin on the Immense Power of Architectural Sketching A great interview about the power of drawing and moving from hand to digital creation.

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 6, 2017

Being a successful architect takes more than creating a wonderful idea and presenting it to your client. How to Build and Maintain a Strong Client Base for Your A/E Firm by PSMJ – Several years ago I met PSMJ founder Frank Stasiowski at an AIA conference after he gave a presentation. Entrepreneurship.

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Life of an Architect

DECEMBER 15, 2013

If your school doesn’t put any sort of emphasis on sketching, burn an elective (or two) and take a class over in the arts building. Architectural Portfolio’s and their true purpose Architectural Sketching Taking the Architectural Registration Exam Do you want to be an Architect? What’s the Right sized firm for you?

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Life of an Architect

NOVEMBER 20, 2013

x 10) - $15 I’m a big advocate of sketching, despite the fact that I am not particularly adept in my own sketching “style” I get a lot of Moleskine journals as gifts but the one I’ve listed above is my favorite. Since half of my sketches are total clunkers, the cahier journals seem just a bit more forgiving.

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Life of an Architect

APRIL 30, 2014

Home / Kitchen / The Great Kitchen Adventure Starts Now The Great Kitchen Adventure Starts Now Bob Borson — May 1, 2014 — 68 Comments Kitchens are one of the most important rooms of the house. My wife is really anxious for me to move from the discussing and sketching phase into the construction document phase.

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Life of an Architect

SEPTEMBER 22, 2013

Out of all these houses, probably 99% of them have been for actual clients and not for the speculative home building market – and I’m fairly glad that’s the case because as much as I like to design awesome projects, I generally prefer awesome clients. link] Bob Borson I would tend to agree.

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Architizer

JANUARY 13, 2023

With so many architecture firms to choose from, it’s challenging for clients to identify the industry leaders that will be an ideal fit for their project needs. This assures sustainable and aesthetic solutions with lasting value for clients, occupants and society. CPH Airport , Kåstrup, Denmark. Metropolis , Copenhagen, Denmark.

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Architizer

MARCH 3, 2022

And these buildings are not only efficient and affordable, they are quite beautiful, retaining the clean lines and dramatic angles that characterize her work for wealthy clients. The A+Awards has also recognized the achievements of DS+R, giving a Jury Prize to the High Line in 2014 and shortlisting Zaryadye Park in Moscow in 2018.

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Life of an Architect

MAY 4, 2014

Home / Architects / Why Architects should Blog Why Architects should Blog Bob Borson — May 5, 2014 — 40 Comments I was asked to be the Master of Ceremonies for the AIA Austin Design Awards ceremony, an event that took place last Thursday evening (May 1st). Architectural Studio - 4. Now I know a little better (just a little!)

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