Life of an Architect

JUNE 15, 2014

Home / Modern House / Modern Window Detail – The CHouse Modern Modern Window Detail – The CHouse Modern Bob Borson — June 16, 2014 — 35 Comments It’s been 2 1/2 months since I last updated you on the CHouse Modern project and a lot has happened.

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Windows Modern Architect Finishes 84

Deezen

MAY 8, 2022

The clients initially tapped Seattle's Heliotrope Architects to consult on the site selection and then hired the firm to design the dwelling itself. "We We encouraged the clients to focus on features that are unique to the San Juans, such as grassy basalt-rock outcroppings set within a Douglas fir and Pacific madrone forest," the team said.

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Site Contract Home Client 124

Design Thoughts Architects

AUGUST 17, 2022

The research under evaluation here specifically centered on home construction delays, which are defined as when a construction project is finished after the completion date provided in the contract or after the date that the parties agreed upon for delivery of a project. Approval of non-tender items before execution from the client.

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Construction Construction Home Contractor 52

Architizer

OCTOBER 9, 2023

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Building 91

Building Manufacturing Contract Firms 91

e-architect

MAY 22, 2023

Generous window openings offer focused views to the backyard and to the trees above. Finished in distinct materials, the additions nonetheless fit neatly into the old neighborhood, tempered by copious plantings and sensitive placement within the site. Who are the clients and what’s interesting about them?

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Housing Real Estate Art Information 74

Architizer

OCTOBER 4, 2022

A carefully crafted ‘box of tricks’, the design has been driven by the constrained site geometry, inspiring setting and ambitious client brief. Victoria Turner: The design has been driven by the constrained but inspiring site and ambitious client brief. How have your clients responded to the finished project?

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Consulting Engineering Engineering Design 77

Architecture Ideas

JULY 17, 2022

Start by measuring your blueprint with a scale ruler, removing negative space for things like doors and windows. It isn’t the easiest solution, as there are a lot of calculations necessary to determine how much of each material you’ll need to finish the job. Even if you do it right, these stick estimates can take weeks to finish.

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e-architect

MARCH 20, 2023

As such, contracting required competitive bidding of subtrades and extensive design documentation. Design details and furnishing and finishing specifications were required to meet stringent university standards, yet still provide a level of thoughtfulness and finesse appropriate for a world-class research institution.

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Consulting Students Contract Structural Engineering 40

Architizer

APRIL 26, 2022

But communication with the owners continued well beyond our contracted scope as we were welcomed to be involved in helping them guide the design as intended whilst works were on site. The new addition is finished in a dark ‘Monument’ Colorbond steel cladding as a logical counterpoint to the original building.

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Housing Exterior Concept Contemporary 66

Life of an Architect

JULY 27, 2014

The rest of the article is from Doug, explaining his process and style … I read with interest Bob’s blog post relating to his design technique on his recent trip to Wisconsin for a new client. For years I have done all my initial design efforts for individual clients in face to face, highly participatory meeting with the owners.

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Sketching Design Client Clients 92

aasarchitecture

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

The prefab façade was fitted without the use of scaffolding and has been finished with recycled aluminium window frames and natural stone in line with passive construction principles. The specifications were issued entirely in digital form and the digital model served as the basis for the contract.

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Architect Students Education Sustainability 52

Life of an Architect

APRIL 14, 2019

Demolition (if there are structures currently on the lot) Construction costs, including foundation, framing, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, interior finishes, exterior finishes, lighting, cabinetry, appliances, plumbing vessels, etc.) 425 per Square Foot (and up) Bring on the monks and other artisans from around the world!

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Construction Construction Residential Foundation 68

Deezen

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

The crisis is having a major impact on architecture firms, with once-reliable clients no longer commissioning projects. Normally it takes between 45 days to 60 days to finish a complete project drawing, but SZAD was able to reduce that time to 25 days," he added. It would then be very difficult to get paid."

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Real Estate Architect Architecture Firm Firms 141

Architizer

MARCH 4, 2024

In turn, they reflect the character and personality of designers and clients alike. Marvin , a manufacturer of custom windows and doors, is well attuned to the importance of doors in everyday life. Natural-finish stock and custom wood doors come in oak, cherry, walnut, mahogany, maple, fir and pine.

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Exterior Manufacturing Glass Finishes 98

Deezen

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

The project was delivered using a design-build model, in which designers, contractors and others work together under a single contract. The unique and high-performing envelope combines fibreglass windows and electrochromic glazing at the south to maximise access to daylight and views while reducing solar heat gain."

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Building Students Education Engineering 119

Dwell

APRIL 26, 2024

Among them: 21 client renovations, six ground-up contemporary houses, four long-term rentals, and four short-term stays. That’s because the pair handled the design and general contracting themselves. With each, they applied her interior design training and his business skills toward a shared goal of creating more affordable housing.

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Contract Design Renovation Foundation 85

Deezen

MAY 26, 2023

Dumican Mosey was first contracted to perform site studies, but when the original clients moved, they connected the new owners with the studio, who helped create a combination of open public areas and private retreats by merging the 1,350-square foot (125-square metre) lot with an adjacent property.

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Renovation Visualization Windows Contract 111

The Architecture Designs

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

Vaulted ceilings and expansive windows are not merely architectural choices; they are invitations for sunlight to cascade into the home, creating an environment that feels both spacious and welcoming. The contrast of textures is key, marrying sleek surfaces with rough-hewn finishes to create a rich visual and tactile experience.

Design 52

Design Sustainability Home Utilities 52

Life of an Architect

JUNE 11, 2014

The soil in my area of practice tends to be expansive because it contains a healthy dose of clay, which expands and contracts as moisture enters the equation. Remove water due to hot and dry conditions, and the soil contracts. Just a few days later, all the plywood formwork gets removed and you can see the finished concrete product.

Foundation 108

Foundation Architect Sketching Contract 108

Architizer

DECEMBER 29, 2022

More than ever, clients and consumers seek individuality for their homes and businesses. The encaustic cement tiles are layered with a rich finish with fully customizable colorways. The tiles are opulent and dynamic with rich shades, diverse chromatic variations, and both matt and polished finishes. Space Saving Multifunction.

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Interior Design Inspiration Contract 83

Architizer

AUGUST 3, 2022

Emerging as both a restoration project and an adaptive reuse development, design concepts for the revitalized building capitalized on Hotel Maytag’s historic features, including restoration of the building’s original large window openings, classical plaster detailing, moldings and wood wainscoting and the ballroom’s terrazzo floors.

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Technology Technology Renovation Restoration 50

DesignRulz

JANUARY 9, 2023

Use furniture to create a focal point: Arrange furniture to draw the eye to a particular feature or view, such as a fireplace or a window with a beautiful view. Do you need help with space planning, selecting finishes, or both? Look at their portfolio and read reviews to get a sense of their work and how they interact with clients.

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Interior Design Nature Contract 52

Life of an Architect

MAY 15, 2016

That post showed the process of going from initial concept to a finished schematic design plan that I would ultimately show the clients. We went through what seems like a ton of different options and while this is actually a long story to get where we are, the client basically went with the top mortar color.

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Architecture Finishes Site Windows 58

Life of an Architect

SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

If the model didn’t disable you during the fall, I’m quite sure the interns would finish the job. summer ended and the interns went back to school) we thought it would be a good idea to document the finished product. One too many burritos and you could imagine falling (in slow motion of course) on top of the model.

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Architect Architecture Client Clients 100

Landscape Architecture Magazine

APRIL 7, 2022

In this case, after one of the clients had exuberantly—and, it later turned out, only jokingly—claimed to have been a Boy Scout, Huber compiled the findings into a “field guide” to the property. Stimson raised the floor to the level of the building’s interior, from which the space is now accessed through glass accordion windows.

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Firms Landscape Environment Students 80

EntreArchitect

JULY 24, 2018

I’ve got four or five full time employees always have, when there’s a boom, I take on a couple more that are kind of contract employees, when there’s a bust, I keep them on and make a lot less money. And so now at 11 years, we literally are finishing up today and it’s pretty nice, but it took eleven years and I got $0.

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Architecture Architect Small Firm Firms 52

EntreArchitect

JULY 28, 2013

When she finished her meal, she asked to speak with Penny to discuss the design of her restaurant. A Happy Client is the Most Valuable Member of Your Marketing Team. With enough work to keep Annmarie and I both busy for the next 12 months, Annmarie resigned from her position and I began to close out my contracts as a consultant.

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Architecture Firm Firms Contract Architecture 52

Life of an Architect

OCTOBER 15, 2013

Believe it or not, I spend a considerable amount of time thinking about the privacy of my clients. For most of them, they think it’s pretty cool to have their project documented as thoroughly as I do – not to mention all the stories that I tell that happen when the clients aren’t around.

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Architect Client Clients Architecture 87