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Gene Kohn Changed My Life, and Indirectly Impacted an Entire Generation of Architects

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In 1992 Gene Kohn, Chairman and Founder of Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates (KPF) spoke at my architecture school. I was a 22-year-old architecture student and a born entrepreneur. Below is the talk Gene presented at the EntreArchitect Business Summit for our community of small firm architects.

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Better Project Management for Small Firm Architects

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Systems are the sound structure of a successful architectural firm. They establish the discipline required for financial success and the freedom to develop a portfolio of highly developed architecture. With each new project, I learn more and modify the systems we follow. Create systems for success. But I don’t say that.

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Why Architects Are NOT Properly Prepared to Own and Operate an Architecture Firm

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By the time I got around to starting my formal architectural education, I had already completed four years of employment as an intern with several architectural firms in New York and Los Angeles. Being the managing partner of a 9-person firm required skills I had never learned in my studies at Cal. Wintner, AIA Emeritus.

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Architectural Job Starter Kit | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

So I thought I would put together an architectural job “starter kit” of all the things you should be paying attention to if you’re planning on getting a job at an architectural office. My experience demands that I champion the advantages of working in a small firm, it’s what I know and love.

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Establishing a Firm

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The story of growing Kohn Pedersen Fox from 3 partners to an international architecture firm of 700+. In 1992 Gene Kohn, Chairman and Founder of Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates (KPF) spoke at my architecture school. I was a 22-year-old architecture student and a born entrepreneur. Gene inspired me that day in 1992.

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Building Resilience: How Architects Can Redefine Success Without Burnout

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From grueling all-nighters in architecture school to managing relentless client demands, architects have historically worn their stress as a badge of honor. Each step revealed unique insights into the architectural profession’s demands—and its vulnerabilities.

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“State of the Platform” at EntreArchitect

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Celebrating 7 Years Serving Small Firm Architects. All this month EntreArchitect is celebrating our 7th-anniversary serving small firm architects around the world. Recently we launched our 13th professional peer group at the EntreArchitect Academy Small Group Mastermind. Click here. Click here.