A Better Built Environment

MARCH 1, 2021

From my frustrations with auto-centric city design, to design work that I find inspirational, or people who are doing great things, my goal is to share observations on the built environment, the practice of architecture, and ways design impacts how we live. Lately my thoughts have been focused on how to improve upon running a design firm.

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Life of an Architect

MAY 7, 2014

Architectural Studio – 4 Questions Architectural Studio – 4 Questions Bob Borson — May 8, 2014 — 30 Comments A large percentage of the articles I write on this site are the result of receiving the same sorts of questions over and over again. Home / Do you want to be an Architect?

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A Better Built Environment

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

A snowy walk through the streets of Fort Greene, Brooklyn reminds me of my childhood. It has been 17 years since I have lived in a climate that has snowy winters and it is a pleasure waking up to snow blowing past our apartment windows, covering the surrounding rooftops, and accumulating on the streets. Snow transforms the city in many ways.

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Life of an Architect

AUGUST 20, 2014

… and it only took 22 years (back story: How to become a partner in 21 years ) The other super-terrific exciting news is that I am finally leaving behind “ Bob’s Box of Hell ” and moving into our new office space. What was once Michael Malone Architects, will now become Malone Maxwell Borson Architects. Guess what?

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Architects Tales

JULY 9, 2019

29 for the blog, www.architects-tales.com; Copyright 2019 by Dale R. Schools of architecture have a notorious reputation for over-emphasizing design theory and shying away from practical practice issues. -What is the best way for people to deal with their differences?- Roger Fisher and William Ury. That is no accident.

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Life of an Architect

APRIL 26, 2015

is a design and manufacturing company specializing in sculpture, architectural features and commercial products Joe McCall – A noted and reputable designer with over 23 AIA award-winning buildings to his credit, there are so many accolades that you can share about Joe that they are too numerous to list.

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Life of an Architect

DECEMBER 18, 2013

To date we have seen contents from: Architect Architecture Student Drywall Contractor Interior Designer Photographer Graphic Designer Today we get a look into the bag of freelance designer/ consultant and electrician Lindy Weston (B.Envd., From Lindy ~ I find doing a job well deeply rewarding. Screwdrivers.

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JUNE 27, 2012

What does Barbie have to do with architecture? Much disquiet on the architecture blogs and in the field focused on her stylized wardrobe : black-rimmed glasses, an outdated hot-pink blueprint tube, a skyline-print dress, white hard hat, those oh-so-fashionable high-heel booties. I wondered. Also: Why isn’t she wearing flats?

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Life of an Architect

JULY 5, 2015

If it isn’t somewhere architecturally significant or have some redeeming historical context … you probably won’t be going. Architectural 12-Step Crowd : [ in unison ] Hi Bob Bob : Well … I’m an architect, and, hum, [blurting out] I don’t travel to specific places to look at buildings. did he just say?

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Life of an Architect

MARCH 2, 2014

about me Lets Work Together Frequently Asked Questions Do you want to be an Architect? ’ … Pathetic really for someone who considers themselves to be a creative person. ’ … Pathetic really for someone who considers themselves to be a creative person. Could be pretty interesting.

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Life of an Architect

AUGUST 26, 2018

Architecture and Music … they go together extremely well as music frequently fuels the creative process and there are few things I enjoy more than turning on some music and jamming out in the studio. The other thing that makes me happy is when I expose some music to somebody that they like.

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Life of an Architect

MAY 21, 2014

At the discretion of the individual, I had a space that was titled “Surprise me with something” Here is the instruction and example I provided for that form: “This is a box for you to use – should you choose – to write anything you want. Gotta “know your box” I got stabbed twice in 2010.

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Life of an Architect

OCTOBER 30, 2016

I still don’t like most of it but there are some types that are worth eating so for the last 6 years – ever since I started writing Life of an Architect, I planned on putting together a blog post that would help those out there that are oblivious to the lure of certain confectionery delights. Let’s get ready to rumble!

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Community Architect

JANUARY 14, 2021

Anyone looking at the US electoral map can see how urbanization manifests itself in the US. A greater number of people live in small concentrated urban areas (the districts showing up in blue) than in the vast (red) territory in between the coasts and outside the urban centers. Clearly, the transition isn't free of tension.

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Life of an Architect

SEPTEMBER 29, 2013

One version of this game is the “magic box of food” but that’s not what we’re doing here today. One version of this game is the “magic box of food” but that’s not what we’re doing here today. Maybe this is a juvenile game but that’s okay because I’m juvenile at heart.

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Life of an Architect

OCTOBER 27, 2013

I stand by that comment and think that clean and easy to read architectural drawings do more than just make me feel good about my artistic side, they help convey information to the people you are creating the drawings for in the first place. You are free to pursue your own path.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 10, 2018

When I was in architecture school, Neil Denari was my inspiration. LePage and you are listening to EntreArchitect podcast where I speak with inspiring, passionate people who share their knowledge and expertise all to help you build a better business as a small firm entrepreneurial architect. He is a currently a designer at Neil M.

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Life of an Architect

OCTOBER 20, 2013

For the purposes of today’s article, I am going to assume that all architectural drawings are correct and serve their purpose of conveying intent, scope and quantity. When I graduated from architecture school in 199[mumble-mumble], computers were not that prevalent. But that’s not really the entire story is it?

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Life of an Architect

NOVEMBER 11, 2018

The 1992 versions of Michelle and Bob Borson My First Job Out of School [1:31 mark] My first job out of school just so happens to be with the same person that I work with today – Michael Malone, and my first day on the job was to move Michael out of his house and into temporary office space.

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Archmark

MAY 31, 2020

The Definitive Architecture Firm Marketing Guide. Attract Better Architecture Clients & Projects with Your LinkedIn Profile Part 1: The Definitive Guide to Architecture Firm Marketing on LinkedIn Have your clients or prospects ever made any of the following statements?: “We We are just looking for a set of blueprints.”

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Life of an Architect

AUGUST 19, 2018

I’m not talking about the office’s of large architectural firms – no. Metal Shelf of Awesomeness A Case for Building Architectural Models [38:30 mark] We still build architectural models in my office, but not that many – and far fewer than I would like to see built.

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Life of an Architect

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

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architect design™

MAY 10, 2019

This past week I had the pleasure of touring this year's Kips Bay Showhouse , the most venerated of showhouses, where the best of the best get together to raise funds for after-school programs in New York City through what may best be described as a celebration of design. This is a cozy room for LIVING and I could spend all day here.

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Life of an Architect

NOVEMBER 25, 2018

It’s hard for me to process that when I wrote the very first gift guide back in 2010 that this would become the most requested blog post that I would write every single year. This is the 9th annual and highly anticipated What to Get an Architect for Christmas gift guide. I want one of these for myself.

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Life of an Architect

FEBRUARY 14, 2014

One of Scarpa’s few ground up commissions, it is an exquisite lesson in architecture telling a story through metaphor. Since I am the elder statesman in the studio and I am surrounded by young single people (at least where I sit), I am a bit on a Valentine’s Day island. Ryan Thomason - Amsterdam Orphanage, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

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Archmark

MAY 13, 2022

Set Up and Use Your Linkedin Profile to Find, Attract, and Connect with Your Ideal Architecture Firm Clients Archmark's Definitive Architecture Firm Marketing Guide to Perfecting Your Linkedin Profile. These are actual statements by architecture clients that have been said within earshot of the architect. So let’s get started.

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A Daily Dose of Architecture Books

MAY 30, 2023

Two weeks ago I was in Venice for the Biennale, covering the 18th International Architecture Exhibition curated by Lesley Lokko for World-Architects. My 2018 trip yielded a pair of "book briefs" on this blog with two handfuls of catalogs from the main exhibition, some from the national pavilions, and some on collateral events.

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 12, 2018

Listen to this podcast episode or download the audio file here. Start Transcript. LePage: 00:00 . Do you know how to calculate the exact amount you need to charge your clients in order to earn 20 percent profit on that project? It’s simple to do. If you know how. Let me introduce you to our listeners.

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Architecture Quote

JULY 7, 2020

This is ultimate the guide to architecture marketing and digital marketing for architects. We start with basics of branding and go into deep detail on how to use digital marketing to grow your architecture company. Chapter 1 – Marketing for Architects – Branding Your Architecture Company. Architecture-work-photos.

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Life of an Architect

SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

about me Lets Work Together Frequently Asked Questions Do you want to be an Architect? Home / Career / Meetings are a Waste of Time Meetings are a Waste of Time Bob Borson — September 19, 2013 — 34 Comments Despite how much I like to talk, I think most meetings are a waste of time and a drain on my life force.

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