A Daily Dose of Architecture Books

JULY 25, 2022

This is not to say that McCarter's book is the definitive book on Kahn — no book can accomplish that, given Kahn's built output, poetic lectures, and dramatic personal life — but anyone looking for a comprehensive overview of his architecture will not be disappointed with this monograph.

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Shades of Grey

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

They made me think of Gordon Cullen and his Townscape sketches /manifesto. Definitely part of the same modern world but immediately slightly different in terms of culture and "ways of building" It was already dark by the time I emerged from the jerky old metro. All as hands-on as possible. These are shots from my morning walk.

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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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Life of an Architect

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

” October 26th, 2012 “This is what my office did for lunch” #beer and napkin #sketches. August 10th, 2013 “concept assembly sketch for a modern house I will feature on LoaA” #vegetativeroof. August 23rd, 2013 “and so it begins … #design #sketch #architect” #architecture.

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Life of an Architect

JUNE 22, 2016

I’m definitely not complaining, but rather admitting that despite all the evidence to the contrary, sometimes being an architect is not the greatest job in the world. I was sketching out columns – but I wanted them to cant and pitch so that they would read as something other than just steel supports.

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aasarchitecture

MARCH 11, 2022

By having a small volume that focuses on the grey space produced by overlapping tower connections, the architecture is freed from traditional concepts which offer a new way to enjoy in- and outdoor areas, blending the definition and offering an inclusive, richer and more enhanced experience. Section Sketch. Photo © Benoy.

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Life of an Architect

OCTOBER 15, 2014

Then this post is definitely for you. You can see this “point” in the sketch middle of the sketch above) Quarter sawn is more expensive than plain sawn (obviously) and is the most typical wood we specify on our projects. Don’t know what a flitch is?

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Building and Interiors

MAY 17, 2022

Just make a rough sketch of all the rooms of your home and run wild with your imagination. However, the same antique decor items will look devasting in a home with a modern theme. Although finding both superior designs and functionality remains a challenge, you can definitely work along those lines if you have limited space.

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Stephen B Chambers Architects

AUGUST 16, 2016

I learned to design in architecture school using freehand sketching and manual drafting. And though others in my profession often use computers to assist their design, I still begin with the sketch…by hand. Often, I look down at the blank piece of paper without a definite sense of what the design wants to be.

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Life of an Architect

OCTOBER 9, 2013

Consider sharing More Email Digg Print Share on Tumblr In Design Architects , architectural technology , design Just do what I tell you KHouse Modern - Progress. link] Janine Pot You definitely weren’t exaggerating when you called it the mother lode, thanks for sharing! What a feast for the eyes.

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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. Thank you for sharing. Incredible!

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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. Cheers, Consider sharing More Email Digg Print Share on Tumblr In Construction , Modern House , My Work concrete , Construction Observation , Construction Process , foundation , KHouse Modern.

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Life of an Architect

JANUARY 31, 2016

They are both terrific and both have a role to play; I receive enough emails relating to hand sketching ( old architects ) versus computer drawing ( young architects ) that I think I have my finger on the pulse on how that argument plays out. We built a scale model of the KHouse Modern project back in August of 2013.

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Architecture Quote

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

All in all, they’re an awesome way of letting images tell your story, of letting you showcase your work by presenting your project with good architecture photography, illustrations, project imagery with 3D visualization, plans and original sketches to spark the interest of the visitors. What is an architect portfolio? Nov, 6’th, 2020.

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Life of an Architect

OCTOBER 17, 2016

Architectural concept sketches, construction details, construction photos … these are the sorts of posts that are both my most favorite, and least favorite, to put together. The drawing above was my original concept sketch from June 2015 – pretty simple and direct … and a little unrealistic.

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Landscape Architecture Magazine

APRIL 29, 2022

Everything has been built with off-the-shelf lumber and assembled by tradesmen from the reserve, including a just-completed gazebo-like structure that the tribe refers to as a ceremonial arbor—a modern incarnation of a traditional structure with an opening in the center of the roof to allow the smoke of a sacred fire to escape.

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Life of an Architect

OCTOBER 23, 2013

I even sketched the floor plan of my room at the bottom. ( Architecture students should definitely travel … I think every student should do some traveling. i like sketching, i dont like dealing with paints etc. Marc Definitely. Click this new image again and it will get even bigger.) i think i can draw well.

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30X40 Design Workshop

MAY 13, 2024

Its searchable archives (unlike many online museum sites) easily lead you to some wonderfully detailed and rich architectural drawings, sketches and even architectural models by some of the masters. Here’s an example of a fire station definitely drawn in Revit without much care!

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Life of an Architect

JULY 4, 2016

my internet explorer history ) and peer feedback ( I asked some people I know ) I have created “the” definitive listing of the Best Architectural Websites in the World for 2016. Starting a few years ago, they started including more modern architectural projects and fewer images of $50,000 custom rugs. You’re welcome.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Buildings in book are "visually impressive" "We are attracted by modern architecture and in particular how it developed in that specific period of the 20th century when brutalism flourished," Conte told Dezeen. We definitely belong to the second category!"

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Deezen

JANUARY 9, 2023

"What we truly love about this building, and in almost all of Charles Correa's work, is his ability to use the principles of vernacular culture and architecture rooted deep in India and express it in a modern perspective.". Chosen by Gargi Thakur, architect at Sketch Design Studio. Photo courtesy of Earthitects.

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Life of an Architect

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. Douglas G A truly elegant definition of a design professional – bravo! Very accurate.

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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.

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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. It’s disturbing and most people unknowingly try to avoid it.

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Architizer

MARCH 3, 2022

Her desire to incorporate a theoretical perspective into her work lead her to pursue an MPhil in London, where she also specialized in curation at the TATE Modern. The geometric façade of this building is at once totally modern, yet totally in keeping with the tenor of the luxurious setting, just blocks from the Arc d’Triomphe.

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Architizer

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022

His work explores modernization through the lens of the Futurists. The drawing and the design it depicted laid the groundwork for the open plans and curtainwall façades found in modern architecture. A collection of these drawings is on permanent exhibition at Villa Olmo, near Como. Dom-ino House by Le Corbusier, 1914-1915.

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Hotel Designs

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Gaurang Jhunjhnuwala: The design of every Naumi hotel is built behind a story of architectural and artistic concept brought to life by modern and cutting-edge design visions. Each property represents a definitive hospitality style fuelled by the desire to be whimsical, experiential, and innovative.

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A Daily Dose of Architecture Books

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Granted, not all buildings should have a book devoted to them, but definitely more than have been given the case-study treatment. Much of the book is devoted to the broader work of SANAA and how it fits into both Japanese and Western (modern) architectural traditions.

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Life of an Architect

JUNE 14, 2015

I have said on many occasions that it is the little things that matter in modern design, so despite the fact that I spend more time thinking about stair layouts, trim packages, and working out the vertical dimensions of brick coursing, those things are important and I still consider it an important aspect of design.

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 26, 2018

Modern technology does the heavy lifting, so it’s easy to get things right. You were in Episode 138, How to Design and Sell Modern Architecture, which was a great introduction to you and your firm. It’s definitely been an interesting transition. So there was, it was definitely a big transition.

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A Daily Dose of Architecture Books

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

The numerous buildings, projects, exhibitions, articles, lectures, and other artifacts informing Caruso St John's work are presented in seven chapters, most of them pairs: "History and the Modern," "Greece and Rome," "Chicago and Milan," "Competitions," "Thomas Demand," "Switzerland," "Art and Money."

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Life of an Architect

NOVEMBER 25, 2018

After my trademarked exhaustive research, I am happy to report definitively that the winner is … it’s a tie. While this would get more use by an architect that tends to sketch more, I still believe that it is useful to any architect. At some point, I think we all need to overlay a few items and coordinate.

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Life of an Architect

SEPTEMBER 22, 2013

This can require artifice–things like aligning “storage” closets; sketching in bookcase runs down hallways, and so on. So we need to keep in mind the definitions of the homeowner. I suspect it keeps the dirty stuff out of the sink during the small (ha!) Mark Wilson Hey, bob.

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Life of an Architect

DECEMBER 11, 2013

Derek Fordé I’m definitely a dreamer. Sometimes I wonder if my PM’s are somewhat annoyed with the time I took to quickly sketch out these ideas. One intern is a fantastic sketch artist and the other is a music genius. Probably too much so. Which would explain why I’m at this blog.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 3, 2018

Modern technology does the heavy lifting, so it’s easy to get things right. In modern day times, so important. Modern technology does the heavy lifting, so it’s easy for you to get it right. I think generally as architects, we’re all visual professionals, use visuals, sketch. LePage: .

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Life of an Architect

DECEMBER 1, 2013

Adam Word Gates Thanks + A note to my peers : As a young, enthusiastic lemon squeezer I can definitely appreciate this advice (because I’ve been guilty of making raspberry ginger lemonade). To curb this tendency I’ve employed the following practice: Find something outside of the office to be enthusiastic about!!!

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Life of an Architect

APRIL 15, 2014

May you live at least the same number of years that you proudly turn on today… I’m a big fan of your hand drawings and sketch style! link] Bob Borson definitely the white hair Bill Woodhams Happy Birthday Bob! Have a good one! Cosmin Miron Happy Birthday Bob!!! link] Bob Borson Thanks Cosmin! Thanks for sharing!

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