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JUNE 22, 2014

Home / Blog / #ArchiSketch #ArchiSketch Bob Borson — June 23, 2014 — 22 Comments As an architect, I tend to communicate through sketching – which is starting to make me a bit of a relic. The rest of my afternoon is starting to look up – all that’s missing is a beer Hashtags used: #sketching.

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Life of an Architect

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Despite knowing it was coming for me, I decided to post one of my recent sketches to Instagram and Facebook … and I was murdered. Here was the sketch that got me murdered. Since I tend to sketch when I talk, drawings and diagrams are created in real-time, right in front of the client, that reflect our conversation.

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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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OCTOBER 9, 2013

Marianne Brignac Great creativity – great talent – thx for the architectural eye candy sketches! Enough talking … here are some of the recognized entries from last years event. Each is remarkable and show the depth of creative talent available from which we can all draw inspiration.

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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.

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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. Mike I’d like to see a video of you sketching, your sketches are beautiful!

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Life of an Architect

DECEMBER 18, 2013

“ Mark Mc Swain /Sacre’/ PJ is dressed (probably the reason for the pout) and Corbu is not–l’horreur l’horreur! 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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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. . “ Yes, I suppose we could do that. Proof that Architects are not. Everyone knows what a cinnamon donut is.

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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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Deezen

MAY 15, 2023

The exhibition offers a journey from the conception of the venue – conveyed through a series of archival models, presentation documents and sketches – through to its built form, presented through images and one-to-one recommissioned furniture from the bar's interior. Various team members contributed to the paintings.

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DECEMBER 4, 2016

Say hello to the Sonos Play:3 More and more of my residential clients are foregoing a built-in music system and simply buying a handful of these portable speakers, and once I heard them for myself, I can’t say I blame them. Since half of my sketches are total clunkers, the cahier journals seem just a bit more forgiving.

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JUNE 11, 2014

Home / Construction / Pier and Beam Foundations – KHouse Progress Pier and Beam Foundations – KHouse Progress Bob Borson — June 12, 2014 — 73 Comments On the residential part of our practice, we do a lot of pier and beam foundations. Love the sketches too. Dolores Browne Thanks for the info.

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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? What’s the Right sized firm for you?

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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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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. Fear is always helpful in getting my clients to see the correct way.

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JUNE 9, 2014

Home / Architects / … because that’s what architects do for fun … because that’s what architects do for fun Bob Borson — June 10, 2014 — 39 Comments I don’t have a lot of spare time on my hands … in fact the last few weeks have been brutal. We already have the land in southern Az.

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Landscape Architecture Magazine

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Bayer, ASLA, visited the site in 2014, though, that landscape had been reduced to little more than the lawn that the Martins had so desperately wanted to avoid. A letter and early sketch plan from Frank Lloyd Wright explaining his thinking on the orientation of the Martin House. The clients, old and new, also played an important role.

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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). Architectural Studio - 4. Now I know a little better (just a little!)

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Dwell

APRIL 23, 2024

The Sims 4 has reached more than 85 million global players since its launch in 2014). Leo thinks The Sims helped him become "the guy that did all the plans" at work; becoming the go-to person for layout after an initial sketch of a project was done. Even if you haven’t played The Sims yourself, most people have at least heard of it.

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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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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. And don’t you just love having something fall off a board in front of a client? Motivation - and why its.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2016

Some architects will stand in front of clients and communicate a vision, and other architects will stay in the office and make sure the details are watertight. Today’s post is the 17th entry in the #ArchiTalks series, a monthly writing event that I created back in July of 2014. As a result, I sketch a lot.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2013

It was a gift from a client 7. Consider sharing More Email Digg Print Share on Tumblr In Bags , Materials and Products graphic design , Materials , Products Architectural Sketches Architects and their Deserted. Big props to my buddy Nguyen, who works for the Sony Camera Division 6. Generic Leather Padfolio with graph paper pad 8.

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Hotel Designs

MAY 14, 2024

I we need to take responsibility to keep sustainable decisions at the forefront of the design scheme because sometimes clients say sure, we want it to be sustainable but then they realise the cost implications and so you have to be creative to get through the value engineering. The question we often hear is ‘has that been done before?’

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APRIL 13, 2014

Home / Life in General / Motivation – and why it’s important Motivation – and why it’s important Bob Borson — April 14, 2014 — 27 Comments It’s Sunday morning, it’s raining outside, I’m really tired, and the consensus around the house is to lay about, read books and watch television.

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DECEMBER 11, 2013

The classical triad says, to create a good Solution, one needs a Consultant, an executing agency and mainly a Sponsor/Client!; maybe there is, maybe the client wants or needs that! Even the worst project/teacher/client I ever had taught me something. One intern is a fantastic sketch artist and the other is a music genius.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2013

Out of all these houses, probably 99% of them have been for actual clients and not for the speculative home building market – and I’m fairly glad that’s the case because as much as I like to design awesome projects, I generally prefer awesome clients. link] Bob Borson I would tend to agree.

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APRIL 30, 2014

Home / Kitchen / The Great Kitchen Adventure Starts Now The Great Kitchen Adventure Starts Now Bob Borson — May 1, 2014 — 68 Comments Kitchens are one of the most important rooms of the house. My wife is really anxious for me to move from the discussing and sketching phase into the construction document phase.

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 22, 2014

The Fivecat Christmas Card 2014. We send it to our family, and friends, neighbors, contractors and clients. For more than 15 years, Annmarie and I have celebrated the Christmas season by sending out a holiday card. Oh… I know what you are thinking. Everyone sends out holiday greeting cards. That’s not so unique.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2014

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. about me Lets Work Together Frequently Asked Questions Do you want to be an Architect? ” :>) DavidB I know why Ms. Newman chose the Pantheon. Send to Email Address.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2014

Bob Borson — February 10, 2014 — 49 Comments The last several years have been hard on the architectural profession. I think through drawing and sketching, for others they might turn towards computer software … I don’t really care. Home / Architects / Should I be an Architect? Should I be an Architect?

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OCTOBER 23, 2013

I even sketched the floor plan of my room at the bottom. ( i like sketching, i dont like dealing with paints etc. Your post reminded me to keep sending postcards home and to continue writing in my journal and sketching in my sketchbook, so thanks! Click this new image again and it will get even bigger.) i think i can draw well.

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APRIL 15, 2014

At times in the past I wished I had more grey hair so clients might take my advice more readily (i.e. 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! about me Lets Work Together Frequently Asked Questions Do you want to be an Architect?

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A Daily Dose of Architecture Books

JUNE 27, 2022

t between 2006 and 2014 (hence the and Its Reconstruction in the book's title) and an emergency project in Shib?m, For Eidenbenz, "the experimental nature of the Lloyd's Building mock-ups allowed the client, the architects and the engineers to take risks in the building design." m, now a UNESCO World Heritage site.

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Hotel Designs

DECEMBER 6, 2024

She qualified as an architect in 2014 and has worked across sectors in Scotland and Barcelona – inspiring international influence within her creative visions. Known for her collaborative approach, Saffarini excels at working with large multi-disciplinary teams and building strong relationships with clients and consultants.

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Life of an Architect

OCTOBER 20, 2013

I still enjoy getting out my lead holders and tools to sketch new product ideas. I often reread the posts you have written regarding sketching, drafting, etc. My instructor was pretty hardcore and intense, but it paid off. By the end of the semester my drafting and penmanship was light years from where I began. Send to Email Address.

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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. Architectural Sketching or.

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