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Nov 17 2013

Fear

Annmarie and I spent the past week deconstructing, disassembling, demolishing and disposing of the Pleasantville Studio. More than 11 years of files, record documents, samples, manufacturers’ binders, reference books, code manuals and accumulated “stuff” needed to be sorted, relocated or trashed. To be honest, its been overwhelming. I am thankful that our move has been […]

Nov 10 2013

How To Have Your Architecture Published

Every architect has a dream of having their work published in books and magazines. For some it’s a right of passage – a testament to hard work and years of focus. For others, its a marketing strategy. Publication is a form of social proof indicating that our designs are worthy of our prospective clients’ attention. […]

Oct 13 2013

A New Business Model for Small Firm Architects

A perfect storm has developed and we are taking advantage of our opportunity to be more efficient, more effective, more flexible and have more freedom. First, A Bit of History In 1999, we launched Fivecat Studio from a makeshift studio in the basement of our 1934 stucco cottage in the woods of Chappaqua, New York. […]

Oct 12 2013

EA010: Alternative Business Structures for Architects with Oscia Wilson [Podcast]

Oscia Wilson has built an architecture firm based on the ideas she learned through practicing Integrated Project Delivery (IPD). Using a distributed business model, with members of the firm working remotely and coming together as necessary, Oscia has built an efficient, effective and rather flexible architecture firm. She shares why she chose an alternative business […]

Oct 06 2013

How To Find Your First Architecture Client

“How do I get noticed when I am first starting an architecture firm? I have no portfolio of my own to show clients. How do I get that first solo project?” I receive comments and emails on a regular basis asking these or similar questions. (Shout out to Andrew and Samantha most recently.) I’ve shared […]

Sep 16 2013

How Much Will It Cost to Start My Own Architecture Firm?

That is a question that many of my readers ask me each week. The answer will certainly differ depending on whom you ask. When architects ask me how much it will cost to launch an architecture firm, I say, “as much as you need.” Below I will discuss the very basics required to launch a […]