Architonic

DECEMBER 5, 2021

From 1891 to 1993 the Columbia Congregational Church called this site home, drawing in residents to an entirely undeveloped Rainier Valley. In 2014, Allied8 was hired to breathe new life into this anchoring building. We worked closely with the client to navigate each successfully.

Cities 94

Cities Permits Contract Zoning 94

SW Oregon Architect

DECEMBER 3, 2023

Our charge back then was to assist the City with the evaluation of alternative sites for the construction of the new library; however, after evaluating the assorted options, we concluded that none of the available properties ticked all the necessary boxes. Harlan/Miller Associates pc of Coos Bay prepared the design for that expansion.

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Deezen

AUGUST 26, 2022

It is also used to demonstrate the benefits of Passive House construction to prospective clients. As the existing home functioned well for the clients already, preference was given to create a new self-contained addition and use the budget to create moments of delight across the site," the architect added. "As

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Housing Structural Engineering Sustainability Client 128

Deezen

JANUARY 2, 2022

Pine Nut Cabane occupies the family's favourite location on the rural site – a small clearing between a pine forest and an olive grove – which they use as a place for painting or playing pétanque. Daab Design was founded in 2014 by Bléhaut and Dennis Austin. Daab Design has designed a cabin for a family on a forest clearing in France.

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Design Finishes Landscape Windows 145

Deezen

JUNE 21, 2022

Named Canopy House, the home is informed by the client's interest in mindfulness and tropical modernism in South America and is intended to foster a close relationship with the landscape. The site's cascading topography provided an opportunity to experience the surroundings at multiple levels," said Powell and Glenn principal Ed Glenn.

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Housing Landscape Glass Home 122

Deezen

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Located close to Reigate Heath, a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), the structure was designed by London studio Surman Weston with landscape designer Matthew Childs , who helped identify a site within the gardens that are already dotted with seating and terraces. It is located in forested gardens Negotiating a 1.5-metre

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Housing Home Roofing Site 119

Life of an Architect

DECEMBER 18, 2013

Subscribe by Email Enter your Email Address Delivered by FeedBurner Trending on Life of an Architect Recommended Stuff for Architects Recommended Books for Architects My name is Bob Borson and this is my site. Therefore, anything you read on this site is not a substitute for actually working with me. Send to Email Address.

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Life of an Architect

DECEMBER 29, 2013

Depending on how you choose to measure success, my time spent working on this site was either a smashing success or simply a lot of time spent entertaining myself. Stephen Hawking isn’t reading this site so despite the occasional grammar gaff or typo, I must be doing something right. 3,324 Comments on these posts WOW!

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Life of an Architect

MAY 26, 2014

Home / Kitchen / Talking Kitchen Trends with Matthew Quinn Talking Kitchen Trends with Matthew Quinn Bob Borson — May 27, 2014 — 12 Comments The latest stop on my great kitchen adventure was in Atlanta, Georgia – where I was able to go hear kitchen design expert Matthew Quinn give a lecture on regional design trends.

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Life of an Architect

OCTOBER 9, 2013

Tim arobindo gupta error on the site … not working Kevin Keller Online entry still isn’t working. Once the KRob site is back up and running, you can go back and look at the winners for the last 8 years – they are incredible. Therefore, anything you read on this site is not a substitute for actually working with me.

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Life of an Architect

MAY 21, 2014

Consider sharing More Email Digg Print Share on Tumblr heard around the architectural studio #014 Posted by Bob Borson onMay 21, 2014 In Heard around the architectural studio quotes 19 Comments The Finalists - LoaA 2014. Therefore, anything you read on this site is not a substitute for actually working with me.

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Deezen

APRIL 3, 2023

Saman Satellite office block has been completed by Hooba Design Group Work on the Saman Satellite office block started in 2014, but its original design by Tehran-based studio EBA was abandoned due to the client's wish for additional rooms.

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Design Client Clients Technology 98

Life of an Architect

OCTOBER 1, 2013

As the economy has picked up, and the amount of bad press the profession receives has gone down, (or maybe it’s this awesome site - the world may never know ), more architects are getting back to work. link] Bob Borson I’ll take that as a compliment, suppose I should go check that site out!

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Life of an Architect

JANUARY 12, 2014

Home / Architects / Architects and Coffee Architects and Coffee Bob Borson — January 13, 2014 — 141 Comments Let me get this out-of-the-way right up front – most architects I know drink coffee. I am waiting for the day when I’ll have this conversation: Bob : Hi Mr. Client. Mr. Client : What?! Bob : [crap!]

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Life of an Architect

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). Last year over 3 million people came to my site to read what I had to say.

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Architect Site Mining Structural Engineering 109

Life of an Architect

NOVEMBER 5, 2013

I am constantly amazed by the amount of effort required to maintain this site. To date, this site has existed a total of 1,396 days – that’s almost 4 years – and I have written 551 articles, prepared 4,359 images and graphics, and made 3 terrible videos. I have a fourth category…panic.

Architect 111

Architect Site Inspiration Deconstruction 111

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. Are hilarious. This post is cute anyway. AlmostJane Funny, very funny.

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Architect Engineering Engineering Civil Engineering 111

Life of an Architect

OCTOBER 24, 2013

kind of like a Sonic burger… Subscribe by Email Enter your Email Address Delivered by FeedBurner Trending on Life of an Architect Recommended Stuff for Architects Recommended Books for Architects My name is Bob Borson and this is my site. Therefore, anything you read on this site is not a substitute for actually working with me.

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Architect Architecture Site Client 73

Deezen

JANUARY 19, 2023

IF_DO was founded in 2014 by Castle, Thomas Bryans and Al Scott. The structure is one of the first completed elements of the Brent Cross Town development, which is being developed by Related Argent and Barnet Council.

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Consulting Contractor Client Clients 111

Architizer

MARCH 1, 2024

One example is the Svetitskhoveli Cathedral in Mtskheta, a UNESCO World Heritage site renowned for its exquisite frescoes and architectural details. 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.

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Architecture Firm Firms Architecture Housing 135

Deezen

AUGUST 7, 2022

Bell Phillips was approached to design a community space housing a cafe kiosk, toilets and a bookable multipurpose room for the site, which contains several mature plane trees. The 18-square-metre kiosk is located in a unit at the prominent southern corner of the site. Client, QS and CDM advisor: Lendlease.

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Housing Consulting Structural Engineering Roofing 105

Life of an Architect

JUNE 19, 2014

Doug Kuchta Lmao… I wish you had time to do this every day… Thanks for the laughs [link] Bob Borson If I didn’t try and keep things PG-13 on this site I could have something up here every day. Therefore, anything you read on this site is not a substitute for actually working with me. Maybe next time.

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Architect Architecture Site Construction 83

Life of an Architect

JUNE 3, 2014

link] Bob Borson this entire conversation should be in private Subscribe by Email Enter your Email Address Delivered by FeedBurner Trending on Life of an Architect Recommended Stuff for Architects Recommended Books for Architects My name is Bob Borson and this is my site. Following my casual advice is at your own peril. Send to Email Address.

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Architect Architecture Contractor Construction 80

Life of an Architect

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

Home / Blog / Photo’s #frommydesk Photo’s #frommydesk Bob Borson — February 19, 2014 — 18 Comments “ What it’s like to be and work with an architect ” … that’s the unofficial tagline for LifeofanArchitect.com – my little experiment I started just over 4 years ago.

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Sketching Architect IT Site 99

Life of an Architect

JANUARY 29, 2014

Home / Career / Mission Statements Mission Statements Bob Borson — January 30, 2014 — 58 Comments I’m going to come right out and go on record by saying that I think Mission Statements are silly – particularly if you make them public and part of your marketing strategy. That’s probably a good business plan.

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Architect Client Clients Firms 99

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. In fact, it is the most read post on my site (thank goodness I got it right). about me Lets Work Together Frequently Asked Questions Do you want to be an Architect?

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Architect Design Sketching Clients 98

Life of an Architect

SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

Show the client, and suggest they make a place outdoors where the caterer can put a tent for big events, before it’s too late. Does your firm pay for it, or is there something written in the contract with the client? link] Bob Borson The clients pay for them but we are judicious with the time we spend on them.

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Architect Architecture Client Clients 105

Life of an Architect

SEPTEMBER 12, 2013

If you feel so inclined as to share, just send your pictures in to me and I’ll try and post it here on the site. If your pictures are in focus, chance are extremely good that they’ll show up here on site. As an architectural-studio trained designer, I’m skeptical about the lack of a thorough site analysis.

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Interior Architect Design Site 88

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. [and

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Modern Architect Client Clients 86

Life of an Architect

SEPTEMBER 25, 2013

This was a quick plan study that I prepared so that I could show the client how we could add another bedroom to this one area of the house. 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. But I really enjoy and follow your site. or like that?

Sketching 111

Sketching Architect Architecture Technique 111

Habitus Living

JULY 4, 2022

On a triangular site at the junction of two roads, the design of the project was challenging, however, the form of the home embraces the constraints and achieves a standout resolution. It’s an audacious floorplan that utilises the ground and air sites perfectly.

Landscape 98

Landscape Home Client Clients 98

Deezen

JULY 23, 2024

The home is topped by an origami-like roof Located on the edge of Dedham Vale, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the site features mature woodland and pasture and is dotted with hedgerows and two distinctive oak trees. It specialises in sustainable building design. The photography is by Jim Stephenson.

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Roofing Home Windows Landscape 131

Life of an Architect

NOVEMBER 10, 2013

If you are lucky enough to find yourself in Fort Worth on November 27th, activities on site will include: Wednesday, November 27, 10 AM – 5 PM Bring your friends and family to be a part of the Grand Opening of your Museum’s new building. Therefore, anything you read on this site is not a substitute for actually working with me.

Art 102

Art Architect Photoshop Foundation 102

Life of an Architect

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

[link] Bob Borson I don’t hear that one enough – I should put this up on the corporate intranet aka “the fridge”) Subscribe by Email Enter your Email Address Delivered by FeedBurner Trending on Life of an Architect Recommended Stuff for Architects Recommended Books for Architects My name is Bob Borson and this is my site.

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Architect Architecture Site IT 68

Life of an Architect

OCTOBER 3, 2013

Just do what I tell you Subscribe by Email Enter your Email Address Delivered by FeedBurner Trending on Life of an Architect Recommended Stuff for Architects Recommended Books for Architects My name is Bob Borson and this is my site. Therefore, anything you read on this site is not a substitute for actually working with me.

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Architect Architecture Site Client 65

Life of an Architect

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. It was an international chess center on a site in St. Motivation - and why its. Kat Have you ever used zap-a-gap?

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Life of an Architect

SEPTEMBER 6, 2013

If you feel so inclined as to share, just send your pictures in to me and I’ll try and post it here on the site. If your pictures are in focus, chance are extremely good that they’ll show up here on site. Therefore, anything you read on this site is not a substitute for actually working with me. Send to Email Address.

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Architect Site Students Construction 87