Undertaking a business review can be one of the most impactful decisions an architecture practice owner can take. While it can be a daunting endeavor, business reviews have the power to energise your architecture practice and prepare you for what’s coming next. A business review can uncover the strengths and capabilities of each team member, and help owners gain clarity around their financials.
Since the start of the pandemic, the way we work has drastically changed. Whether you’re working remotely or in the studio, there are three fundamentals to leadership that each practice leader must recognize and implement if they want to be effective leaders.
Motivation around this time of year – whether you are returning from a holiday break or in the midst of a lockdown – can be challenging for anyone. Rather than springing back to the way you were, reevaluate what worked for your practice last year. Think about what you want to leave behind, and what you want to keep doing.
Daniel Moore, founder of Open Creative Studio, tells his story of what led him to start his practice after working for Breathe Architecture three times. Start-Up Series is a newly launched series at Archibiz, where we bring you a first-hand look into conversations with start-up architects. The architects we will interview will range in years of experience and life stories.
Jose Rodriguez is the director of PLOT Architecture and Urbanism, a Geelong-based firm he founded at the start of 2020. Rodriguez started his firm after working at Powell & Glenn Architects and Chamberlain Architects for five and two years, respectively. As he builds his practice, Rodriguez said he’s particularly interested in “new forms of housing … Continued
Being vulnerable in business should not be considered a “negative” or something one shies away from. There are times when vulnerability is necessary.
Here are a five key areas you can focus upon to build resilience in your architectural practice to help get through this period of COVID-19.