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OCTOBER 9, 2013

Marianne Brignac Great creativity – great talent – thx for the architectural eye candy sketches! Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email.' Enough talking … here are some of the recognized entries from last years event. Felt like a walk thru The Menil Collection in Houston… [link] Enoch Sears Awesome Bob.

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MAY 21, 2014

link] Bob Borson I got shut down before I did the sketch – maybe something to make in my downtime Brandon Tyler Carr i would love a cross-section doughnut tee-shirt. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email.' Kerry Hogue but Bob, you are not adding the chocolate, you are adding the donut! Could be T-Shirt worthy!

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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). This is now the main reason why I continue writing my blog.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2013

Etched Brass Project Sample – was used for locker tags at a spa in San Miguel De Allende 26. Consider sharing More Email Digg Print Share on Tumblr In Bags , Materials and Products graphic design , Materials , Products Architectural Sketches Architects and their Deserted. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email.'

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DECEMBER 18, 2013

FLW would send a sketch laid out with a grid, sheets of material to make the cars, and envelope (the Apprentice will bring skrim, panits, and block patterns), also all the loose lwetters to spell out a pithy Welsh Yule & Hogmanay greeting. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email.' Send to Email Address. Your Email Address.

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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? may I make a suggestion for a blog post?

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MAY 11, 2014

So here is a look at my playhouse for 2014 – I’m calling it ‘The Lantern House’ Original concept sketch – going back to the iconic shape of a playhouse. As I started developing my idea, I sketched out how the materials would come together. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email.'

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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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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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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. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email.' Motivation - and why its. Kat Have you ever used zap-a-gap? Your Email Address.

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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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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. New to your blog. ” Lay is as “lay an egg.”)

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APRIL 15, 2014

Your blogs bring sense to my life! Enjoy your blog. I appreciate that you put yourself out there with this blog. Please continue to blog. I’m not sure that has anything to do with your blog but since I am way older than you “2. But you’re right- the older you get the more you know.

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OCTOBER 6, 2013

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. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email.' Ryan Hansanuwat I know. Send to Email Address.

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DECEMBER 11, 2013

Which would explain why I’m at this blog. Even with your blog: you had to be aware of the restrictions so that you can work with or around them and create something. Blog where you just spill out anything that comes on your mind is as creative as Keeping up with the Kardashians. Derek Fordé I’m definitely a dreamer.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2013

This can require artifice–things like aligning “storage” closets; sketching in bookcase runs down hallways, and so on. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email.' I suspect it keeps the dirty stuff out of the sink during the small (ha!) Mark Wilson Hey, bob. Send to Email Address. Your Email Address.

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DECEMBER 1, 2013

If you sketch something with a dead-end corridor that’s too long, and the intern catches it and drafts a viable solution, instead, while they are doing everything else, I think they should be rewarded for that. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email.' Send to Email Address. Your Email Address.

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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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OCTOBER 20, 2013

Window tags _in plan??_ I still enjoy getting out my lead holders and tools to sketch new product ideas. In your second floor plan image, you mention making the window tags non-directional. Also, what is your take on elevation tags used in section and elevations. Your blog is the now part of my daily digest.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2014

Deciding to write this blog has in many ways become a watershed moment for me in my career. I think through drawing and sketching, for others they might turn towards computer software … I don’t really care. Get yourself an architectural blog and that number will grow to 10 Million times. I know I believe it.

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JUNE 9, 2014

Jess Hopkin If it’s any consolation, I use sketch up all the time for trying to make my point at uni Tony Bob, Im new to your blog, and I have had some reading a lot of your posts and insight. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email.' Rafael Gomez Oh men you are so funny I have been laughing all morning.

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MARCH 23, 2014

Since I don’t have a blog roll on my site, I am going to put together a yearly list of my favorite websites. It offers the insight of a professional architectural site while also providing the personal attention and 1st person narrative of a blog – which you can probably guess is something of which I am particularly fond.

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APRIL 30, 2014

Why Architects should Blog Theresa Hi Bob: I know you professionally and you’ll do great at this task! link] Bob Borson Thanks Kathy [link] Mike Vala Congrats on the new project for your blog – sounds like it will be a fun and exciting topic for a while! Good luck and let me know along the way if I can help in any way.

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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. Not many blogs can do that all in one sitting. link] Bob Borson I live on the edge!

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

And this is a really great blog.:) My office’s models tend to be study-work-in-progress, since I’m faster with an Xacto than perspective – and I detest how so many of my boss’s sketches faked the scale, and other sketches left a wall out and misled the observer/client. Send to Email Address.

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APRIL 13, 2014

I am frequently asked to tell the story behind how this blog got started and why I continue to write. … 600 blog posts?!?” Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email.' I’d like to think I do, it’s what (on most days) convinces me to push through the malaise and get something done. Send to Email Address.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2014

I still think sketch up is way easier, but just for 3d views. If I had staff, I would probably design in sketch up, and have “them” do the plans… too bad my staff can’t draw. Thanks and great blog! Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email.' link] Bob Borson it is significantly less expensive.

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MARCH 19, 2014

I’ve been sketching ideas when I have needed a break from drafting my thesis. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email.' Best of luck to everyone submitting! link] Bob Borson Glad to see that Austin is going to be representing! I try and keep things light and share a thing or two about what I think I know. Your Email Address.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2014

Kitlond Firstly I’ve just found this blog (it came up when googling Winchester Cathedral of all things) and I’m really enjoying it. there is a cute little ice cream shop across the street where all the architects hang out with their sketch pads and cameras enjoying an after dinner gelato. Newman chose the Pantheon.

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