Architizer

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Ranging in size, geography and expertise, these 26 studios came out on top in the Best Firm Categories. Rooted in a solid conceptual approach, the firm elevates functional design into inspiring schemes that envelop the senses. While the following practices excelled in their categories, their work has a broader resonance.

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EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

As small firm architects, we are all working so hard to get everything done. Between the many hours we dedicate to building our firms and the time we spend building strong relationships at home, there are not many minutes left to do anything else. Email Management for Architects. Delegate it. Delete it.”.

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EntreArchitect

JANUARY 17, 2017

There are 3 key strategies required for a successful architecture firm. The fine art of under-promising and over-delivering is a key element in the success of any business. Too much diversification though, will dilute your brand and make it difficult for prospects to recognize your firm as a market leader.

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EntreArchitect

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

Late one winter night, under a bare bulb in an empty under-heated DC university dorm room I read Leadership Is an Art by Max De Pree; a book that influenced my approach to leading others from that night forward. Provide the necessary education for the work being performed and make “teaching through doing” part of the DNA within your firm.

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Small Firm Firms Architect Students 52

EntreArchitect

MARCH 21, 2017

Fees for Small Firm Architects. As creatives, our passion seeks the art of design and the process of developing a concept into construction. The post AIA Antitrust and Establishing Fees for Small Firm Architects appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 3, 2018

This is the transcript from EntreArchitect Podcast Episode 226, Successful Project Planning for Small Firm Architects. If you don’t know how, learn how by downloading our free course profit for small firm architects today at EntreArchitect.com/freecourse. Start Transcript. LePage: . My name is Mark R.

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Architizer

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

In recognition of this fact, Architizer is delighted to present the much-anticipated fifth edition of the coveted A+List , an annual rundown of every firm that scooped an A+Award and A+Firm Award in the previous season. We’ve also curated a selection of featured firms, providing some extra background on their A+Award triumphs.

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EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

This article breaks down the major takeaways from our conversation, highlighting how AI-driven tools are reshaping architectural visualization, design processes, and firm operations. A Story of Technology and Entrepreneurship George Prouds journey into architecture was shaped by his dual interests in art and science.

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Visualization Architecture Technology Technology 71

Architizer

DECEMBER 9, 2022

With so many architecture firms to choose from, it’s challenging for clients to identify the industry leaders that will be an ideal fit for their project needs. Fortunately, Architizer is able to provide guidance on the top design firms in Mexico based on more than a decade of data and industry knowledge. dmp arquitectura.

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Architizer

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Architizer's A+Awards Best Firm categories allow design firms of all sizes to showcase their practice and vie for the title of “World’s Best Architecture Firm”. Start an A+Firm Award Application today. . As winners of the Best Firm Categories , each office was judged based on the strength of their portfolios.

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Architizer

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

In recognition of this fact, Architizer is delighted to present the fourth edition of the coveted A+List , an annual run-down of every firm that scooped an A+Award and A+Firm Award in the previous season. The A+List is arranged alphabetically, with more information available by clicking on the link to each firm’s profile.

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Firms Architecture Design Transportation 98

Architizer

JULY 1, 2024

We are thrilled to witness this evolution reflected in this year’s A+Awards winners , celebrating both Canadian firms working abroad and projects within Canada. Specializing in ecological and sustainable construction, the firm emphasizes wellness and the human and social character of environments.

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Contemporary Architecture Sustainability Firms 127

EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

If you do it correctly—and have the right tools—project accounting will transform your firm. Your firm may review your financials on a monthly or quarterly basis, but your projects may be over in less time than that. Even if your firm is too small to have a real hierarchical organization, everyone must be in the loop.

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Life of an Architect

JULY 19, 2014

A while back I wrote a post titled “ Architectural Interns ” where I stated: Other than slowing things down, interns aren’t very useful in small firms because we run fast and lean. You might recognize Michael as the namesake principal of the firm where Bob and I now work. Arch at UT Austin.

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Landscape Architecture Magazine

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

If there were good, recent books on passing a design firm’s ownership from founders to successors (there aren’t), it sounds as if Cheryl Barton, FASLA, and Kate Orff, FASLA, would have had little use for them. Early in her career, she worked at the Office of Dan Kiley and later was a principal at EDAW before that firm became a part of AECOM.

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Architizer

JANUARY 21, 2022

New this season, firms can gain recognition for their entire portfolio of work thanks to the addition of the new Best Firm categories celebrating practices of all sizes, geographies and specializations. The firms redefining cultural architecture are boldly looking to the future of design. Start your entry today.

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Architizer

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Ouagadougou Parliament House by Kr Architecture , Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso Kr Architecture is a small firm based in Berlin, founded in 2005, specializing in socially conscious, community-driven architecture using local materials.

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 1, 2009

His latest blog post is about infographics and the art of communicating information. The post The Art of Communication appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. Peter Gerr (a good friend from A-school) is an info-data guru. After all, that’s what we do. What do you think?

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 22, 2015

Then some time around early March, with warm weather approaching, the firm would pick up pace. ” Mastering the Art of Delegation. In years past, when Fivecat Studio was a 6 person firm, delegation came easier. For 2016, my ONE Goal is to “Master the Art of Delegation by December 31, 2016.”

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EntreArchitect

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

With a twisted sense of pride, too many architects today accept the small firm stereotype of “starving artist”. Seeds planted in architecture school bloom into a full-on virus as professionals launch their own firms and find their way to small business. We change the world through our art. No More Starving Artist.

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Small Firm Firms Architecture School Students 52

EntreArchitect

MAY 3, 2021

The EntreArchitect community consists of small firms. Leadership may or may not be a focus of what a small firm has as a priority. I will put forward that leadership is more important to the success of a small firm than a large firm’s long-term success. I worked for Art Gensler in the 1980’s.

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EntreArchitect

SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

Hand drawing is an art at which others marvel and it’s a tool that we should be using to promote our services as architects. When meeting for an initial project interview, original art drawn by hand sets us apart from the competition who may be showing off their latest purchase of 3D rendering software.

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Life of an Architect

JULY 23, 2014

I didn’t know that being an intern at this firm meant that I would be collaborating and contributing to the firm’s work. We not only have the opportunity to work on something that is alien to a small firm like MMA, we also find ourselves collaborating with sculptors, interior designers, and contractors across the globe.

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EntreArchitect

OCTOBER 23, 2018

You have read this from me before here at EntreArchitect Blog… Profit, Then Art. Money may not buy you happiness, but running an architecture firm that works most certainly will. Last week, I presented a 60 minute webinar where I shared the step by step process of developing a profit plan for a small firm.

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EntreArchitect

MAY 12, 2022

1 Yet, the percentage of women who obtained their architect license, achieve upper management positions, become partners and own architectural firms have not increased as men’s percentages have. Gloria is the founder and CEO of Glow Architects , an architecture firm based in Tampa, Florida. Annual Report.NAAB. [2] NCARB by the numbers.

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Architecture Architecture Firm Firms Management 91

EntreArchitect

JULY 20, 2015

The fine art of under-promising and over-delivering is a key element in the success of any business. Too much diversification will dilute your brand and make it difficult for prospects to recongnize your firm as a market leader. Question: Can a small firm “specialize” in more than one market? .

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 26, 2016

Our fuel is the excitement and emotional reaction that others have for our art. We feel an underlying sense of guilt for charging for the art that we love to create. We must shift our mindset from “starving artist” to “profit first” Remember this… Profit, then Art. We love being architects.

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EntreArchitect

MAY 1, 2018

Our fuel is the excitement and emotional reaction that others have for our art. We feel an underlying sense of guilt for charging for the art that we love to create. If nothing else, remember this… Profit, then Art. As a small firm entrepreneur architect, profit makes everything better. We love being architects.

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Archmark

MAY 13, 2022

Set Up and Use Your Linkedin Profile to Find, Attract, and Connect with Your Ideal Architecture Firm Clients Archmark's Definitive Architecture Firm Marketing Guide to Perfecting Your Linkedin Profile. How can you build high-quality marketing relationships for your architecture firm? We are just looking for a set of blueprints.”

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 22, 2016

Mastering the Art of Delegation: An Update. Back in December, I shared my ONE Goal for 2016 and my plan for Mastering the Art of Delegation. How do small firm architects find more success in architecture by doing less? Strong, successful leaders in architecture have mastered of the art of delegation.

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Small Firm Architecture Education Firms 52

EntreArchitect

JULY 5, 2016

Some regard the concept of ‘Recruitment, Employment, and Retention’ as being ‘Hire and Fire!’ – Or as ‘Something of a Black-Art,’ which takes place behind a door marked ‘Human Remains!’ The post A Guide to Successful Recruitment at Your Architecture Firm (Part One) appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects.

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EntreArchitect

JANUARY 10, 2017

How to Achieve Your Goals as a Small Firm Architect. My ONE Goal for 2016 was to Master the Art of Delegation. My architecture firm, Fivecat Studio , was in the process of developing a new “virtual” business model and required the development of many new systems. My ONE Goal. The ONE Goal Experiment. Stay tuned.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 11, 2021

Trained as an architect, having practiced at a range of firms around the world, including running my own firm with a couple partners in Portland, Oregon, I’m passionate about the business of architecture and impacting the profession with an entrepreneurial spirit. My Background and Experience.

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 8, 2015

With a twisted sense of pride, too many architects today accept the small firm stereotype of “starving artist”. Seeds planted in architecture school bloom into a full-on virus as professionals launch their own firms and find their way to small business. We change the world through our art. Does that sound familiar?

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Small Firm Firms Architecture School Students 40

EntreArchitect

JUNE 6, 2021

In our EntreArchitect ASG11 group yesterday, I was asked if I thought Art Gensler was a good manager. Art always said that he found the smartest people he could find to work with him, then let them do their job. I don’t think that anyone could deny that Art was a leader. My immediate reaction was that I didn’t know.

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EntreArchitect

NOVEMBER 2, 2015

He’s a talented photographer and one hundred days ago he decided to launch an account on Instagram , dedicate it to fine artful photography and post every day. We talked about how to self-publish books as a small firm architect. I asked Eric how he runs his successful architecture firm and finds enough time to write two books.

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EntreArchitect

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

It’s our favorite conference of the year, where we have the opportunity to connect with fellow small firm residential architects from around the country. If you are looking for an alternative to the AIA National Convention, dedicated to the art and business of being a residential architect, then CRAN is where you want to be.

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