Architecture, as described by Pressman (Pressman, 2006)is a ‘Noble Profession’. Being a professional involves providing a service to the public and in the architects case this involves providing their clients with “specialist knowledge and skill” (Salisbury, 1998). A client approaches an architect with a problem that needs to be solved. The architect is employed to act, as Gensler (Gensler, 2015) notes, as the clients trusted advisor, guiding them through a complex process which they may or may not be accustomed with, and providing them with knowledge and professional advice.
Since the architect is providing a service the client is now their focus and at the forefront of the architects mind. It is necessary for the architect to put aside their
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Furthermore doing just as your client wishes will not create a successful design and as Pressman states “should never be an excuse for poor design” (Pressman, 2006). The architect is the person in this relationship that has the knowledge and insight in how to join the clients brief and preferences and turn them into a successful piece of architecture. This leads to an opinion for not including the client in the design process. As Chappell and Willis note design is a personal thing (Chappell & Willis, 2010), and the architect has a wealth of knowledge and experience as a result of his comprehensive education. Clients can slow down the decision making of the project as each step and decision may need to be explained to them. If an architect proceeds on his own accord the timeline can be minimised making the job more efficient for the architect. This can be a reason that, as the old adage goes and as Abramowitz acknowledges (Abramowitz, 2009), architects can see their clients as unavoidable obstacles that they encounter while trying to achieve their design ambitions. This thought process can lead to architects seeing the project as their project and they may have an ambition to get the project noticed in the architectural world through …show more content…
As stated by Pressman (Pressman, 2014, p. 18) it is the architect’s responsibility “to educate the client about great design and show them exciting possibilities that they couldn’t imagine”. After all the main reason the client appointed the architect is for him to bring his skills and expertise to make the project successful. Sailsbury (Salisbury, 1998) and Chappell and Willis (Chappell & Willis, 2010) believe that this educating of the client should be done gently as the client may feel offensive or insignificant. The design team can take the clients ideas and expand on them, suggesting how to enhance them. Many clients cannot read drawings or understand the industry speak, the architects suggestions and advise should be communicated though simple language, stories and examples. If the architect has built up trust with the client they will happily listen to any suggestions the architect may have and will trust their advice. On the other side clients know their business and lifestyle thoroughly and their input and knowledge is extremely beneficial to the development of the project. Gensler (Gensler, 2015) acknowledged that there is also a great deal to learn from the clients which will expand the architect’s knowledge and be constructive to the project at hand and any future projects. This
“The architect’s role and their intellectual responsibility is to fight to maintain their vision and little bits get chopped off all the time, but if they’re only little bits, it’s not too bad.’’
The architectural branch made up of Keating, Webb, and Prescott has the same ultimate purpose, but goes at a slightly different direction. Instead of shaping the minds of...
Sperry/MacLellan Architect and Planners are facing another downturn in their industry, where the workload will be on a gradual decline. It is for this reason that Mitch is looking to present a report to the company counterparts, as an explanation of his market research. There are a few opportunities that require improvement and innovation.
When an architect is influenced they create. They make what they see in their mind. But people could always improve what they’ve already created. Homes at one point were only one story houses. But suddenly to someone’s mind they thought homes should be two stories or even three. Back in High School, most of my classmates wanted to become architects and they’d be asked how they were influenced to draw a blueprint like the one they had. Some would respond with “I saw this house that had this this and this and I really liked it so I put it into my home.” Meaning they would be inspired by a home that was already
According to Lee W. Waldrep (2010), author of the book Becoming an Architect: A Guide to Careers in Design, an architect is an imaginative person who designs a wide spectrum of structures for buildings (Waldrep, 2010, p 2). These structures must meet safety requirements in addition to being aesthetically pleasing. Architects must compete with other architects to attract clients by presenting designs. This process generally rests on building a good reputation as an architect. Because of the nature and the large amounts of time spent on designing, architects must work long hours when their skill is required during different stages of construction.
Want to become a great architect? This research paper will tell you the steps and credentials to becoming one. Being an architect is not as easy as it looks. Many people are interested in becoming an architect because it’s something they want to be, and being an architect could be a good source or money for anyone trying to do something with theirselves. This paper will inform you on the history of architecture, the requirements it takes to become one, and the outlook of this field.
The success of architects is defined not so much by the problems they face as the act of their creative and practical responses.
- When given a problem, other types of engineers will just solve that problem while architects must solve the problem and also have it be aesthetically pleasing.
architecture to just the designing of buildings. He feels that architecture involves more than just
Architecture has been known as the product of aesthetics, structure, and function that serves to address social needs, resolve environmental and humanitarian problems through built form. Architecture not only shelters, but also has the ability to consolidate boundaries within our society. It realizes the role by physically defining space and by imposing its symbolic, representative meaning onto our living environment. As Ludwig Wittgenstein once said, “Architecture immortalizes and glorifies something”. Indeed, architecture must be documentary and didac...
Client(s) may be in the first stage of our design thinking sequences (Archer, 1984, p. 67), and then the designer job is to explore what is the problem, what do we want, what do they need: to produce a design to meet the requirements. The initial design problem presented to the designer may be poorly and incompletely described (McDonnell, 1997, p. 45...
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Anyone would need to overcome this obstacle by keeping diligent notes and structured systems. Another challenge would be to preserve creativity and work according to a client’s wishes. Customer requirements. Patients and communication are critical in negotiating with customers. The rewards of this career would mainly leave a legacy of buildings where individuals could function pragmatically and feel comfortable and safe. With a lot of hard work and a steep learning curve any student could be on the way to becoming and the architect. A lot of math and physics are required to design a good building. It's very important to be creative and have the flexibility to handle difficult situations. to respond to different tastes and communities, ensuring a steady stream of customers and a more stable
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