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.

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Deezen

JANUARY 9, 2023

"What we truly love about this building, and in almost all of Charles Correa's work, is his ability to use the principles of vernacular culture and architecture rooted deep in India and express it in a modern perspective.". Chosen by Gargi Thakur, architect at Sketch Design Studio. Photo courtesy of Earthitects.

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Life of an Architect

JANUARY 6, 2019

The same systems that are used to drive the graphics modern day games require can drive all the software an architectural office requires. It contains lots of useful features and is definitely worth your time. Sketching on your tablet can be done by several applications. as a special guest to the podcast.

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Architizer

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Read more & buy > African Modernism: The Architecture of Independence Arranged by the book’s editor, Swiss architect Manuel Herz, and featuring photography by Iwan Baan and Alexia Webster, African Modernism tackles the period of reemergence in the era following independence from colonial rule across the African Nations.

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Life of an Architect

JUNE 14, 2015

I have said on many occasions that it is the little things that matter in modern design, so despite the fact that I spend more time thinking about stair layouts, trim packages, and working out the vertical dimensions of brick coursing, those things are important and I still consider it an important aspect of design.

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A Daily Dose of Architecture Books

JULY 25, 2022

This is not to say that McCarter's book is the definitive book on Kahn — no book can accomplish that, given Kahn's built output, poetic lectures, and dramatic personal life — but anyone looking for a comprehensive overview of his architecture will not be disappointed with this monograph.

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e-architect

JUNE 25, 2023

In the collision of old and new cultures, PH Alpha Design uses modern artistic techniques to express the roots and culture of the city. The Tianjin PSCG Incity has witnessed the transformation of China’s commercial real estate from traditional department stores to modern business models.

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BD+C

APRIL 3, 2023

The Impact on the Education Process These platforms will have a definite impact on the education of future architects. Kory is using the text-to-image platforms as a sketch tool. Now, this may be further down the line, but it is a definite possibility. Kory thinks that there might be two paths this could take.

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Shades of Grey

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

They made me think of Gordon Cullen and his Townscape sketches /manifesto. Definitely part of the same modern world but immediately slightly different in terms of culture and "ways of building" It was already dark by the time I emerged from the jerky old metro. All as hands-on as possible. These are shots from my morning walk.

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Life of an Architect

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

” October 26th, 2012 “This is what my office did for lunch” #beer and napkin #sketches. August 10th, 2013 “concept assembly sketch for a modern house I will feature on LoaA” #vegetativeroof. August 23rd, 2013 “and so it begins … #design #sketch #architect” #architecture.

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Architizer

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022

His work explores modernization through the lens of the Futurists. The drawing and the design it depicted laid the groundwork for the open plans and curtainwall façades found in modern architecture. A collection of these drawings is on permanent exhibition at Villa Olmo, near Como. Dom-ino House by Le Corbusier, 1914-1915.

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Hotel Designs

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Gaurang Jhunjhnuwala: The design of every Naumi hotel is built behind a story of architectural and artistic concept brought to life by modern and cutting-edge design visions. Each property represents a definitive hospitality style fuelled by the desire to be whimsical, experiential, and innovative.

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A Daily Dose of Architecture Books

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Granted, not all buildings should have a book devoted to them, but definitely more than have been given the case-study treatment. Much of the book is devoted to the broader work of SANAA and how it fits into both Japanese and Western (modern) architectural traditions.

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Life of an Architect

JUNE 22, 2016

I’m definitely not complaining, but rather admitting that despite all the evidence to the contrary, sometimes being an architect is not the greatest job in the world. I was sketching out columns – but I wanted them to cant and pitch so that they would read as something other than just steel supports.

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SW Oregon Architect

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

So, over that weekend, I basically sketched out a whole new plan on the fly—a new stadium and a new fieldhouse. There was definitely an initial element of surprise about the process of designing. This huge setback called for a quick response. It actually turned out to be a better solution in the end. That's when things really took off.

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aasarchitecture

MARCH 11, 2022

By having a small volume that focuses on the grey space produced by overlapping tower connections, the architecture is freed from traditional concepts which offer a new way to enjoy in- and outdoor areas, blending the definition and offering an inclusive, richer and more enhanced experience. Section Sketch. Photo © Benoy.

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Life of an Architect

OCTOBER 15, 2014

Then this post is definitely for you. You can see this “point” in the sketch middle of the sketch above) Quarter sawn is more expensive than plain sawn (obviously) and is the most typical wood we specify on our projects. Don’t know what a flitch is?

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Life of an Architect

NOVEMBER 25, 2018

After my trademarked exhaustive research, I am happy to report definitively that the winner is … it’s a tie. While this would get more use by an architect that tends to sketch more, I still believe that it is useful to any architect. At some point, I think we all need to overlay a few items and coordinate.

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Building and Interiors

MAY 17, 2022

Just make a rough sketch of all the rooms of your home and run wild with your imagination. However, the same antique decor items will look devasting in a home with a modern theme. Although finding both superior designs and functionality remains a challenge, you can definitely work along those lines if you have limited space.

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Stephen B Chambers Architects

AUGUST 16, 2016

I learned to design in architecture school using freehand sketching and manual drafting. And though others in my profession often use computers to assist their design, I still begin with the sketch…by hand. Often, I look down at the blank piece of paper without a definite sense of what the design wants to be.

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Life of an Architect

NOVEMBER 27, 2017

In what has become an annual “must write” post, I present to you THE definitive list of “What to Get an Architect for Christmas.” Julius Schulman: Modernism Rediscovered (3 Volumes) $110 by Hunter Drohojowska-Philp (Author),‎ Owen Edwards (Author),‎ Philip J. Good enough for me. They are all that good.

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 26, 2018

Modern technology does the heavy lifting, so it’s easy to get things right. You were in Episode 138, How to Design and Sell Modern Architecture, which was a great introduction to you and your firm. It’s definitely been an interesting transition. So there was, it was definitely a big transition.

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Life of an Architect

OCTOBER 9, 2013

Consider sharing More Email Digg Print Share on Tumblr In Design Architects , architectural technology , design Just do what I tell you KHouse Modern - Progress. link] Janine Pot You definitely weren’t exaggerating when you called it the mother lode, thanks for sharing! What a feast for the eyes.

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Life of an Architect

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. Thank you for sharing. Incredible!

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Life of an Architect

JUNE 11, 2014

Since a number of people don’t seem to understand this concept, I thought I would whip together some sketches to help illustrate my point. Cheers, Consider sharing More Email Digg Print Share on Tumblr In Construction , Modern House , My Work concrete , Construction Observation , Construction Process , foundation , KHouse Modern.

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Life of an Architect

JANUARY 31, 2016

They are both terrific and both have a role to play; I receive enough emails relating to hand sketching ( old architects ) versus computer drawing ( young architects ) that I think I have my finger on the pulse on how that argument plays out. We built a scale model of the KHouse Modern project back in August of 2013.

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Architecture Quote

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

All in all, they’re an awesome way of letting images tell your story, of letting you showcase your work by presenting your project with good architecture photography, illustrations, project imagery with 3D visualization, plans and original sketches to spark the interest of the visitors. What is an architect portfolio? Nov, 6’th, 2020.

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Landscape Architecture Magazine

APRIL 29, 2022

Everything has been built with off-the-shelf lumber and assembled by tradesmen from the reserve, including a just-completed gazebo-like structure that the tribe refers to as a ceremonial arbor—a modern incarnation of a traditional structure with an opening in the center of the roof to allow the smoke of a sacred fire to escape.

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Life of an Architect

OCTOBER 23, 2013

I even sketched the floor plan of my room at the bottom. ( Architecture students should definitely travel … I think every student should do some traveling. i like sketching, i dont like dealing with paints etc. Marc Definitely. Click this new image again and it will get even bigger.) i think i can draw well.

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Life of an Architect

JULY 4, 2016

my internet explorer history ) and peer feedback ( I asked some people I know ) I have created “the” definitive listing of the Best Architectural Websites in the World for 2016. Starting a few years ago, they started including more modern architectural projects and fewer images of $50,000 custom rugs. You’re welcome.

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Life of an Architect

JUNE 9, 2014

Jess Hopkin If it’s any consolation, I use sketch up all the time for trying to make my point at uni Tony Bob, Im new to your blog, and I have had some reading a lot of your posts and insight. Christian its ok, I have to sketch things out with pencil and paper and have my father help me do the fancy design stuff with the computers.

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Life of an Architect

OCTOBER 6, 2013

This is similar to the discussion today with the Archispeak crew about how little things like sketching out ideas with the client gets everybody involved in the design process and allows the owner to take ownership of the design as well. Douglas G A truly elegant definition of a design professional – bravo! Very accurate.

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Life of an Architect

MAY 15, 2016

I originally introduced this project to everyone in a post I wrote called “ Sketching during Schematic Design ” that I wrote back in November 2014. That plan is the sketch I’ve included just above. Tile is getting installed at this point … this definitely would have made for an interesting post.

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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. It’s disturbing and most people unknowingly try to avoid it.

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Life of an Architect

MAY 4, 2014

I used to think the only thing an architect did was draft a pencil sketch of what was going to be built. Most successful (provide your own definition) people have then and make the commitment to achieve them. link] Bob Borson Goals are definitely important. It wasn’t black, but he definitely drove one.

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Life of an Architect

SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

My office’s models tend to be study-work-in-progress, since I’m faster with an Xacto than perspective – and I detest how so many of my boss’s sketches faked the scale, and other sketches left a wall out and misled the observer/client. lancotf Great design. It looks like a blast!

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The Architect's Guide

APRIL 8, 2021

A Field Guide to American Houses: The Definitive Guide to Identifying and Understanding America's Domestic Architecture. Modern Architecture Since 1900 Since its first publication in 1982, Modern Architecture Since 1900 has become established as a contemporary classic. Modern Architecture Since 1900. By Julia McMorrough.

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