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

DECEMBER 28, 2014

One upside of working many jobs is that you get to experience all sorts of different project types, firm sizes, and management techniques. Number 1 [drum roll please …………… ] Architectural Sketching or How to Sketch like Me April 7, 2014 Ever wished your sketches looked like mine?

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Life of an Architect

NOVEMBER 4, 2018

Most of the time I use the peace and quiet to minimize the work that I would have to do over the weekend … in this case, I decided to take some photos so I could write this very particular blog post. Our office has ballooned up to 11 people and we are at max capacity at the moment. Desert Island in Maine from this summer.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 6, 2015

Originally published on the week of this blog’s relaunch on December 12, 2012, this article has been the most popular week in, week out. The innovative ideas and concepts we create can often only be born after hours (sometimes days) of intense thought and several dozen layers of sketch paper. How do YOU make more money?

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A Daily Dose of Architecture Books

MARCH 21, 2022

I've decided to bring back "Book Briefs," the series of occasional posts featuring short first-hand descriptions of some of the numerous books that publishers send to me for consideration on this blog. Whatever its name, the firm makes some of the best modern houses in the American West.

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EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

Listen to the podcast , subscribe to the newsletter and return back here to the blog each week for more information on how to generate more sales for your small firm by creating long-term value from your clients, markets, and relationships. Be certain that launching your own firm is what you truly want to do. Be Certain.

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Architecture Here and There

DECEMBER 3, 2022

The architect for GTECH actually plopped a sketch of his building onto a poster-sized copy of Richard Benjamin’s lovely photograph. This blog has decided to take a breather before reprinting Chapter 21, “Waterplace and WaterFire,” and Chapter 22. The montage looked ridiculous, even blasphemous.

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EntreArchitect

OCTOBER 6, 2013

“How do I get noticed when I am first starting an architecture firm? I’ve shared articles on how much it may cost to start your own firm and how Annmarie and I launched Fivecat Studio with no clients and very little money. Starting a firm from scratch is not easy. I have no portfolio of my own to show clients.

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Life of an Architect

FEBRUARY 11, 2018

The other problem most architectural websites suffer from is updating them with current projects – something that my own firm has been guilty of for the past several years. Last week my firm, Malone Maxwell Borson Architects, finally went live with our new website. The old site was just that – old.

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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. This is a sketch from project that I am currently working on – the KHouse Modern.

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Architects Tales

JUNE 13, 2019

Blog story no. Sketch of dozer sinking into kudzu. The president of the construction firm, in turn, called the architect complaining about the site and demanding a change order to pay for the firm’s unanticipated expense for additional fill dirt. – Learning never exhausts the mind. – Leonardo da Vinci.

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Life of an Architect

JANUARY 23, 2017

I should confess that I didn’t realize when I started writing this blog 7 years ago that I would spend more time answering emails than actually writing articles for the site. If your firm justifies long hours as “part of the training process for interns” you should look for a different firm. I didn’t think so either.

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Architecture Here and There

MARCH 26, 2022

I just walked into the building’s lobby during my summer vacation and asked the elevator operator to take me to [Zeckendorf’s firm] Webb & Knapp – totally different times [circa 1954], no security. I wrote about her the day after she died in this column for the Journal, “ Sketching my mom of moms.”

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DC By Design

JULY 1, 2020

I’ve had the pleasure of working with Ankie and the BarnesVanze team for several years now, and I get to brag about the firm’s stunning work on a regular basis. I’ve know Ernesto for 30 years — I was answering phones at the architecture firm in Georgetown where he started out.

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 15, 2014

This past Friday, December 12th was the second anniversary of relaunching Entrepreneur Architect as a resource to inspire small firm architects to build better businesses. Throughout the past 24 months, I have shared most everything I know about running a small firm architecture studio. I have held nothing back. My name is Mark R.

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 22, 2012

Every October, my lovely wife and architect business partner, Annmarie McCarthy, starts sketching out the Fivecat Christmas greeting card. Financially, 2012 has been the absolute worst year in the history of Fivecat Studio … but because of the crisis, we shifted gears, restructured the firm and became more efficient at what we do.

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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. What’s the Right sized firm for you? Architectural Portfolio’s and their true purpose Architectural Sketching Taking the Architectural Registration Exam Do you want to be an Architect?

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EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 1, 2015

Connect with Jeremy on Linkedin or at his blog Humane Design. Running a small firm requires you to play many different roles. Rather than suggest an elaborate professional development program–even large firms struggle to implement this–I encourage you to seek opportunities to “seize the moment.”

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Architecture Chat

JANUARY 9, 2021

Travelling, sketching, researching, writing –you do it all. The end of this year gets stimulating because of the next big question –how to create an outstanding portfolio and going to internships in renowned firms? You may want to start your firm or explore new realms of architecture through travelling, photography, or writing.

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Architizer

MARCH 3, 2022

Without further ado, explore this remarkable array of women, and to be considered for coverage in this upcoming year, make sure your firm enters its work in the A+Awards before March 4th, 2022. She has formally wed her expertise in the two disciplines by founding Bordas+Peiro Architect and Engineering Firm. Raha Ashrafi . Stella Betts.

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 20, 2018

We struggled to launch our firms, often without the education or a firm knowledge of the basic fundamentals of business. If we were employed by a larger firm, we would never have the flexibility or the freedom that we so cherish. Why do you read this blog and listen to the podcast. How To Find Happiness. Something small.

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Life of an Architect

JUNE 11, 2014

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. Love the sketches too. link] Bob Borson I did the sketches on top of trace paper (like 90% of all my sketches) but I scanned these in and added some color in photoshop.

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EntreArchitect

MAY 9, 2021

Every potential client who architects serve under 40 has created a software derived sketch. His blog, Saved By Design has received over 100,000 hits in the last few years. The post Architectural Education Will Change Because The Way Architects Work Will Change appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects.

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Life of an Architect

APRIL 2, 2014

Home / Blog / To Delete or Not To Delete … To Delete or Not To Delete … Bob Borson — April 3, 2014 — 91 Comments There are times when I am a glass is half-full sort of person and there are times when I am a glass-half-full-needs-to-be-poured-over-your-head type person. To sum up, I am not my blog.

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 26, 2017

The innovative ideas and concepts we create can often only be born after hours (sometimes days) of intense thought and several dozen layers of sketch paper. Every business, including architecture firms (yes, its true!), Most sole practitioners and small firms I know struggle to meet the minimum requirements of operation.

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EntreArchitect

SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

Although she does not have a website, she can be found on LinkedIn , Instagram , and as a previous guest on Life of An Architect Blog. Many blogs and podcasts have a growing popularity of, “5 tips to be successful,” or “10 must-do routines,” articles. 21 journal entries per month whether it be writing or sketching. Mindfulness.

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Life of an Architect

FEBRUARY 22, 2015

I loved playing with Lego’s as a child (variation 1b is “I used to sketch up house plans as a child.”) Tyler Shafer – Associate, 6 Months Experience Having worked in a firm before graduating I think my expectations were more realistic than when I initially started school (STARCHITECT!). ”) 2.

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Stephen B Chambers Architects

AUGUST 16, 2016

Texas Architect Steve Chambers Collaborates with Artist Stephen Lapthisophon on Conceptual Art Piece for DB12 Based on Chambers’ Vintage Tool Collection I am a residential architect and have had my own firm for 36 years. I learned to design in architecture school using freehand sketching and manual drafting.

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Architects Tales

OCTOBER 9, 2019

31 for the blog, www.architects-tales.com, Copyrighted 2019 by Dale R. Backing up a bit, when I graduated from architecture school, I returned to Wisconsin to look for a job with an architectural firm to continue my apprenticeship. Today, I practice law with the firm of Carlton Fields. Ellickson. An Architect First. End Notes.

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Life of an Architect

APRIL 15, 2014

I am a principle and an owner in the firm and I don’t think I’m going anywhere any time soon. My child Is being formed right now (wife is prego) and I need a better job (firm job) cuz this isn’t cutting it. Your blogs bring sense to my life! Enjoy your blog. Please continue to blog.

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Life of an Architect

OCTOBER 23, 2013

I even sketched the floor plan of my room at the bottom. ( i gotta say im so happy that i found your blog. i like sketching, i dont like dealing with paints etc. Tech was mentioned in your blog! (74′ Judit Hi Bob, I am an architect from Hungary and I really like your blog! Inna hello! i think i can draw well.

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Life of an Architect

OCTOBER 6, 2013

like your portofolio [link] Bob Borson My firms website is [link] – there is loads to see there. This is similar to the discussion today with the Archispeak crew about how little things like sketching out ideas with the client gets everybody involved in the design process and allows the owner to take ownership of the design as well.

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 16, 2012

The innovative ideas and concepts we create can often only be born after hours (sometimes days) of intense thought and several dozen layers of sketch paper. Every business, including architecture firms (yes, its true!), Most sole proprietors and small firms I know, struggle to meet the minimum requirements of operation.

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Life of an Architect

DECEMBER 11, 2013

Which would explain why I’m at this blog. although I’m kind of new in the business (a recent graduate – 3 years now), I have also been there enough to understand what’s really going on, since my father is an architect too and runs his own firm. Derek Fordé I’m definitely a dreamer. Probably too much so.

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Architecture Quote

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Here are 140+ software tools architecture firms need to know about to stay ahead in 2020. ArchitectureQuote helps innovative SME architecture firms discover and win more projects. Straightforwardly and visually, monday.com comes in handy as the ultimate project management tool for any architecture design firm. ArchitectureQuote.

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Architizer

OCTOBER 1, 2022

She is the ambassador of Morpholio, the Sketching app for Architects and designers and also one of the partners of Arquiforma, a Brazilian platform for students. Left: Bob Borson; right: The Life of an Architect blog. Left: Lora Teagarden; right: The ARE Sketches book by Lora Teagarden. Bob Borson, FAIA.

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Archmark

MAY 15, 2018

Use Email Marketing to Help Build Your Architecture Firm  Five Tips for Improving Your Email Marketing 149,513 That's how many emails are sent every single minute. Let’s say we’re trying to create a subject line for this very blog post. Or, get on camera yourself to show your personality and share your firm's mission or story.

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