Life of an Architect

DECEMBER 18, 2013

about me Lets Work Together Frequently Asked Questions Do you want to be an Architect? Therefore, anything you read on this site is not a substitute for actually working with me. Following my casual advice is at your own peril. if you want my undivided attention, I would recommend hiring me.

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Life of an Architect

MAY 26, 2014

This doesn’t have to be something extravagant, just something meaningful to the client. Rather than tell me to email my questions to him to answer later, he called the client he was supposed to be meeting with and asked if he could push their meeting back a little while. Following my casual advice is at your own peril.

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Life of an Architect

JANUARY 12, 2014

I am waiting for the day when I’ll have this conversation: Bob : Hi Mr. Client. Mr. Client : Coffee sounds terrific,that would be great. Mr. Client : What?! Mr. Client : Water. Can I offer you a water [ say yes, say yes, say yes ] or maybe some ( gulp ) … coffee? Bob : [crap!] I mean creme??

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Deezen

JUNE 15, 2024

Read: The Climber's Refuge is a sustainable update of the traditional Alpine chalet "As one of the clients had worked in the metal industry, the curtain-wall facing made from folded raw aluminium elements was the material choice," said the studio.

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Dwell

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

While its educational outreach would grow and evolve—it now sponsors an art festival that draws people from more than 30 countries—Hello Wood became a design studio in its own right in 2013. With the latest Pebble pod, our client envisioned a set of three for his company in his front yard.

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Therefore, we had to devise a solution that was both time and cost-efficient, yet compelling enough to sway our client's original request." Staircases curve upwards to a small mezzanine Society Particular was founded by Yong Cui in 2013 and has offices in Rotterdam and Beijing.

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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. Since I will run copies of the sketches I make for the client, I like to use a red colored pencil to shade in the walls.

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Life of an Architect

SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

Home / Architects / Architectural Models Architectural Models Bob Borson — September 12, 2013 — 33 Comments One of the biggest changes I have seen since moving over to my new office is that the number of scale models has gone up considerably. Does your firm pay for it, or is there something written in the contract with the client?

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Life of an Architect

FEBRUARY 12, 2014

Home / Architects / What Happens when Architects Date What Happens when Architects Date Bob Borson — February 13, 2014 — 53 Comments Quite possibly my favorite creative post [not to mention incredibly practical] Original research completed February 11th, 2013. Following my casual advice is at your own peril.

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Life of an Architect

DECEMBER 29, 2013

Home / Blog / Out with the Old, In with the New Out with the Old, In with the New Bob Borson — December 30, 2013 — 58 Comments It’s pre-dawn on a Sunday and I am currently sitting in my kitchen, the rest of my house still in bed, trying to get my bearings in place before the new year kicks off in earnest.

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Life of an Architect

JANUARY 26, 2014

I’ve found that over the years, I work best when working with my loved ones, that I treat them as an actual client, and I am their design professional. My husband has little opinion to act as my “Client” and set a direction, with the exception of wanting to keep a table in the center of the room.

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Life of an Architect

OCTOBER 1, 2013

Bob Borson — October 2, 2013 — 29 Comments Do I have what it takes to be an Architect? For those people with that wonderous gift of Design, they have to communicate as well with the staff that makes the design real as much as they do with the client who is paying for that reality. All we need is a few good clients.

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Life of an Architect

JANUARY 29, 2014

The Bank of New York “We strive to be the acknowledged global leader and preferred partner in helping our clients succeed in the world’s rapidly evolving financial markets.” ” Great, glad to hear that they are helping their clients succeed. I bet I just covered 95% of every mission statement out there.

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Life of an Architect

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

March 28th, 2013 “Commercial Pre-Construction meeting this morning and I brought a pink cup” #really. M ay 1st, 2013 “a little job site math … all you need is a fat pen and some concrete” #construction. August 23rd, 2013 “and so it begins … #design #sketch #architect” #architecture.

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Deezen

JANUARY 15, 2022

In the final exclusive interview that Dezeen filmed with Richard Rogers in 2013, the late architect discusses the concept behind his Wimbledon house, 22 Parkside. The interview forms part of a series Dezeen filmed with Rogers to coincide with a retrospective of his work at the Royal Academy of Arts in London in 2013.

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Life of an Architect

NOVEMBER 5, 2013

The Creative Process for an Architect The Creative Process for an Architect Bob Borson — November 6, 2013 — 24 Comments People frequently ask “Where does the inspiration come from during your creative process?” about me Lets Work Together Frequently Asked Questions Do you want to be an Architect?

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Life of an Architect

MAY 21, 2014

.) : My “Serious” Disclaimer The complimentary advice provided on Life of an Architect is based on an abbreviated examination of the minimal facts given, not the typical extensive (and sometimes exhaustive) analysis I conduct when working with my clients. Following my casual advice is at your own peril.

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Dwell

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Wardwell founded Collective Carpentry in 2006, and Pratschke joined the team in 2013 with the spark of a new premise. There are three base models and eight variations of Collective Home prefabs, and clients can custom certain elements to suit their needs. Here, Pratschke and Wardwell share what they see as a better way to build.

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Life of an Architect

NOVEMBER 10, 2013

Home / Buildings / Renzo Piano Kimbell Art Museum Sneak Peek Renzo Piano Kimbell Art Museum Sneak Peek Bob Borson — November 11, 2013 — 22 Comments This past weekend I was lucky enough to get a sneak peek at Renzo Piano’s brand new Kimbell Art Museum project. Presented in partnership with the Van Cliburn Foundation.

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Fala Atelier was founded in 2013 by Filipe Magalhães, Ana Luisa Soares and Ahmed Belkhodja, and is known for the often colourful, geometric aesthetic used in its designs across Porto. Client: Private. There are metal-framed sliding glass doors at either end. Project credits: Architect: Fala Atelier. Landscape architect: Oh Land.

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Dwell

JANUARY 27, 2022

Exterior When Frederick Tang Architecture’s clients Anne and Alexis bought this Prospect Heights brownstone, the facade was a pink color. Photo: Gieves Anderson In 2013, Tang and his firm, Frederick Tang Architecture, reorganized the floor plan, converting what was once two units into a triplex with a garden level rental.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 30, 2024

The six-strong shortlist also includes a courtyard house in Cornwall, a residence in Sussex tailored to its ageing clients and a home in London designed for adaptability. It was established in 2013 in place of the Manser Medal, which was set up in 2001.

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Deezen

JANUARY 13, 2022

In the fourth exclusive interview that we filmed with Richard Rogers in 2013, the late architect explains the shape of the Leadenhall building and how it was designed to complement London's diverse skyline. It stands opposite the high-tech Lloyd's building , which was completed by the architect in 1986.

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Deezen

JULY 11, 2024

The entrance features a circular seating installation wrapped in metal curtain "The support of the client to design an office that pairs unexpected combinations of materials was refreshing and a challenge," said Linehouse. The duo won the emerging interior designer of the year category at the 2019 Dezeen Awards.

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Life of an Architect

DECEMBER 4, 2013

Bob Borson — December 5, 2013 — 31 Comments There are few things that are as stunning to me as a white marble counter top … I love them and appreciate the character and history they have as a material. I generally tell my clients to use a non-abrasive liquid dish soap (like Dawn) and water only.

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Life of an Architect

JUNE 22, 2014

I constantly find myself sketching just to understand ideas, forms, and various concepts and my firm looks to me a lot to prepare and execute sketch renderings for clients and projects. Now, my understanding of detailing is lacking a bit, but that is to be expected so most of my drawings tend to be more general.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 13, 2022

We knew we were building for a client who was motivated to achieve the best outcome," McLaughlin continued. Its previous shortlisted projects include Bishop Edward King Chapel in 2013, Darbishire Place in 2015 and The Sultan Nazrin Shah Centre in 2018. We were asked to build for the long-term using present resources wisely.".

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Architizer

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

With so many architecture firms to choose from, it’s challenging for clients to identify the industry leaders that will be an ideal fit for their project needs. ” We challenge the obvious solutions and aesthetics in favor of creating something unique, derived from the company’s identity and our client’s dreams.

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Dwell

MAY 10, 2024

Located in Montevideo, Uruguay, the c0founders created iHouse Estudio in 2013 with the ambition to bypass the logistical and economic challenges typical of traditional construction techniques. With over 60 iHouses delivered in the past 10 years, our personalization of each house makes the best result for our clients.

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Life of an Architect

FEBRUARY 27, 2014

You will get to do just about everything sooner rather than later – attend client meetings, contribute to the design, prepare construction drawings, organize and process bidding and negotiating information, and go to job sites. I really enjoy the personal contact I have with my Clients/Owners, contractors and tradespeople.

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Life of an Architect

MAY 25, 2014

.) : My “Serious” Disclaimer The complimentary advice provided on Life of an Architect is based on an abbreviated examination of the minimal facts given, not the typical extensive (and sometimes exhaustive) analysis I conduct when working with my clients. Following my casual advice is at your own peril.

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Life of an Architect

DECEMBER 8, 2013

As a result of our participation, we found out last week that our firm has received the 2013 Firm Award from the Dallas Chapter of the American Institute of Architects. You have a good career, you do right by your clients, you provide a service that is respected and rewarded. Following my casual advice is at your own peril.

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Architizer

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

With so many architecture firms to choose from, it’s challenging for clients to identify the industry leaders that will be an ideal fit for their project needs. Jaime Rouillon “gives a complete personalized” treatment in close contact from beginning to conclusion of the project, always assisting the client.

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Life of an Architect

MAY 21, 2014

.) : My “Serious” Disclaimer The complimentary advice provided on Life of an Architect is based on an abbreviated examination of the minimal facts given, not the typical extensive (and sometimes exhaustive) analysis I conduct when working with my clients. Following my casual advice is at your own peril.

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Life of an Architect

JANUARY 19, 2014

I generally work on high-end residential properties and this is the brand that my clients select – repeatedly. There is actually some irony to this whole process because despite being very knowledgeable on these appliances, I rarely have to convince my clients to use them. from an former bartender and kitchen rat. Outstanding!

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Life of an Architect

SEPTEMBER 8, 2013

Home / Design / Hatchet Bedrooms Hatchet Bedrooms Bob Borson — September 9, 2013 — 77 Comments “ Hatchet Bedroom ” Have you heard this phrase before? Never thought about having someone come at me with a hatchet in the dark hours but I will certainly use that in my next floor plan pitch to a client.

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Life of an Architect

APRIL 7, 2024

Maybe it’s an internal meeting, maybe clients are coming in. Maybe it’s an internal meeting, maybe clients are coming in. A couple of caveats to consider: There is a huge difference between professional environment meetings and volunteer organization meetings, Meetings with Clients, and internal meetings. It’s not even close!

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