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Still a hint of Brutalism but mellowed out a bit. Add tags and model lines. You can probably think of other factors. Another afternoon walk. Paul Rudolph's upside down pagoda across the water. I'm not his biggest fan but I do like this one. Late in his career. The context helps of course. Duplicate a clean view, place on sheet.

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Memories from the Architectural Studio | Life of an Architect

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That was particularly brutal – did you guys have to do that? [link] Bob Borson Hi Trey, Your name is familiar to me but my first semester was Fall ’86 (this was in Nan Blake’s class). I also remember having to submit to my TA a 24″x36″ sheet of hand printed letter at 3/32″ scale.

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You Make Your Own Opportunities | Life of an Architect

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Ask questions Young people know all sorts of terrific things and I would never tell you to be something you’re not – but if I’m being brutally honest, you don’t know what you don’t know yet. In order to take advantage of those opportunities when they present themselves, you need to look like your supposed to be in the room.

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Do You Have What it Takes to be an Architect? | Life of an Architect

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link] Bob Borson brutal last sentence … but there this is a disconnect that could warrant it’s own post. Also, look at the average salaries posted by the AIA every year. I told myself that I can live with lower salaries because I was doing something important. Try explaining that to your spouse when the mortgage is due.

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The Unexpected Satisfaction of Leaving Behind the American Dream

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Fall and spring were temperate and undeniably magnificent, but spring was often short-lived, giving way to brutally hot and humid summers. Everything about it was inviting except for the price tags. My husband bemoaned having to shovel snow, and I dreaded having to wake up in the dark to de-ice the car before school drop-offs.

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Why the Unsexy Sewers Beneath Our Feet Are Key to Safeguarding the Future

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Scientists expect that as the climate continues to warm, many parts of the planet will be spattered by bursts of fierce rain, even as other swaths weather brutal droughts. Both are consequences of increased evaporation, according to NASA researchers.) Projects on this scale aren’t universally adored.

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To Delete or Not To Delete. | Life of an Architect

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If you have some time, you should read the comments my buddy Jody from Coffee with an Architect received when he was posting for them … brutal. [link] Bob Borson or the comments on Archdaily – I think those are the worst. Sandy Cheers to you Bob! marvinmcconoughey Concur. Thank you for a job well done.