Life of an Architect
MARCH 29, 2016
You might be surprised to learn that I am not on a first name basis with Peter Zumthor. Everything that I know about myself tells me that he and I would enjoy each others company … at least I would, and that’s 87% of the reason he and I should be hanging out. Interestingly enough, when I find some downtime and I want to randomly search the internet, I start with Peter Zumthor.
EntreArchitect
MARCH 28, 2016
For this final week of March here at EntreArchitect.com, where throughout the month we have been sharing content on the theme of Leadership , we are sharing a great guest post from earlier last year by Norbert Lemermeyer of Architecture + Business. Establish an Orientation for New Employees. The following outlines the standard orientation for a new employee into a small architectural office.
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Bruce F. Roth Architect
MARCH 20, 2016
Affiliated Bank, Skokie. (currently Bank of America). Prior to its acquisition by Affiliated, this facility contained a branch bank, loan offices and back-of-house functions for a local Savings & Loan. In integrating the bank into its operation, Affiliated reduced the facility to a branch. To help maintain the street edge, the corner portion of the original limestone faced storefronts was retained.
Martinkovic Milford Architects
MARCH 3, 2016
As a full-service architecture firm, we’re involved throughout the entire design and construction process of every project we’re involved in. That includes working with general contractors – the people or firms responsible for building the design solutions we’ve crafted. General contractors select and oversee the various subcontractors who’ll be involved in the build stage of your design – electricians, plumbers and cabinetmakers, for example.
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Life of an Architect
MARCH 27, 2016
I think architects are like snowflakes. Not because they are delicate, but because each is unique and ( it frequently seems to be the case ) that external conditions need to be perfect in order for them to properly thrive. Of course, if you want to know what those external conditions are, I can’t tell you – they’ll be different for every single person … just like a snowflake.
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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. I was inspired by the book, The ONE Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results , written by Jay Papasan and Gary Keller and their repeated question, “What is the ONE thing you can do such that by doing it, everything else will be easier or unnecessary?”.
EntreArchitect
MARCH 15, 2016
Successful Leadership as an Architect. 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. Earlier that day, our hosts at the 1992 American Institute of Architecture Students Grassroots conference gave each student leader a copy of the inspirational paperback following a motivational speech about leadership.
Bruce F. Roth Architect
MARCH 10, 2016
Garage and Workshop, Winnetka. This two-story structure with garage and workspace on both levels takes advantage of the sloping lakefront terrain and is built into the side of a ravine. The design intent is to replicate an outbuilding that might have accompanied the historic colonial house that occupies this site on Lake Michigan. A drive meanders up to the house from the bottom of the hill at Sheridan Road.
EntreArchitect
MARCH 8, 2016
As you apply the rules of marketing and establish an effective sales system , an interesting phenomenon will occur. You will start to sign more contracts and your boards will begin to stack up with exciting new projects. You’re going to get busy and you are not going to be able to do all the work yourself. You are going to need to build a team.
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Martinkovic Milford Architects
MARCH 3, 2016
The process of designing a restaurant is just as involved as running one. As any restaurateur knows, refitting a space to suit a particular culinary vision is no minor undertaking – especially when it comes to estimating cost. We’ve lent our expertise to restaurant and cafe design throughout the Bay Area. Here are our quick tips on what to expect. The Kitchen.
Martinkovic Milford Architects
MARCH 3, 2016
One thing we’ve learned over the years is that a high-end custom home is a high-end custom home – whether it’s for a developer or an owner. Whatever side of the divide the client falls on, a custom home is a large undertaking that involves a significant investment of energy, finances and time. Even though the end user and overall goal might be different, there’s a surprising amount of overlap between the two types of projects – and the differences are more nuanced than you might expect.
Martinkovic Milford Architects
MARCH 2, 2016
Trust is key in any kind of collaborative relationship. And it’s definitely integral to working with an architect. You want to ensure that you’re entrusting one of your biggest investments with someone who will do right by you and your project. We get it. Everything we do builds from that basis of trust. We’re here to craft a solution tailored specifically to your desires and lifestyle.
EntreArchitect
MARCH 1, 2016
How to Lead a Team as a Small Firm Architect. This month at EntreArchitect we are exploring the theme of Leadership in architecture. Throughout the month of March, each post here on the blog, each episode at the podcast , at the newsletter and out on social media , we will be sharing content about what it takes to be a great leader as a small firm architect.
Speaker: Donna Laquidara-Carr, PhD, LEED AP, Industry Insights Research Director at Dodge Construction Network
In today’s construction market, owners, construction managers, and contractors must navigate increasing challenges, from cost management to project delays. Fortunately, digital tools now offer valuable insights to help mitigate these risks. However, the sheer volume of tools and the complexity of leveraging their data effectively can be daunting. That’s where data-driven construction comes in.
Bruce F. Roth Architect
MARCH 1, 2016
The New City, Chicago. New City is a 200 – 300 million dollar mixed-use development proposed for a former YMCA site. The plan called for up to 500,000 square feet of retail space (two/three levels) forming an outdoor plaza. Below the buildings and plaza was to be parking with an additional multi-story parking ramp on the south side of the site.
Life of an Architect
MARCH 21, 2016
Working on a cabin in the deeps woods in Wisconsin has been quite an adventure so far. This last week was a bit of a milestone because it was the first site visit I’ve taken where the actual cabin is starting to take shape. According to the contractor, the whole thing will be done by the end of June, although the owner and I aren’t sure that will happen.
Life of an Architect
MARCH 1, 2016
I’m not going to lie, there were a lot of questions surrounding the changes to this year’s Life of an Architect Playhouse Design Competition. After I introduced everyone to my awesome new collaboration with Houzz and the American Institute of Architects, there were a number of folks that seemed perplexed by the changes and told me “privately” that they didn’t really understand what was happening.
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