Starting out in architecture on your own, not as an intern, or a middle career employee, those of us who want personal expression in design see two venues: competitions that are open to anyone or publication of what you have done. You know you have the chops. You are convinced that what you do has a message, worth, meaning: You just need the "Street Cred". Screaming your genius in a closed room on your laptop feels like playing Solitaire - you win, but who knows. No one hears you. No one sees … [Read more...]
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How To Get Published as a Small Firm Architect
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. The process of having our work published is one of those secrets architects learn with maturity. The puzzle is solved piece by piece until the full picture is visible. There’s no … [Read more...]