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Construction of the Carmen Wrth Forum has reached a key stage with the topping out of the event and chamber music hall. The project, located adjacent to the Wrth headquarters in Knzelsau, Southwest Germany, was designed by David Chipperfield Architects Berlin. The building is embedded in the landscape and will create a new plateau, with two retaining walls made of in-situ concrete framing an open courtyard in front of the main entrance. This space can be used for open-air concerts and other activities. The large indoor event hall is accessed from a naturally lit foyer. While the lower part of this hall is sunk, the upper part is glazed and rises above the terrain. A small chamber music hall is placed adjacent to the main hall and is only perceptible from the outside as an undulation of the landscape. Completion of the event and chamber music hall is due in July 2017. A conference centre and a museum for the Wrth art collection are to follow in a second construction stage.

David Chipperfield will give the keynote lecture at the 6th Baltic Sea Region Cultural Heritage Forum in Kiel today. The conference aims to raise awareness of post-war built cultural heritage and brings together experts from the heritage sector, architects, planners, researchers, politicians, property owners, developers and other related professions.

Under the title: Restorations and reconstructions: reflections on Berlin, the lecture will centre on work in Berlin and specifically the 11-year restoration of the Neues Museum and the ongoing refurbishment of Mies van der Rohes Neue Nationalgalerie. The former is a balancing act between repairing, conserving, restoring and recreating while the latter is closer to the meticulous restoration of ancient monuments. Reflecting on different approaches the lecture will argue that energetic public engagement is crucial to the ongoing debate about the development and protection of our cities.

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Following a public talk given by David Chipperfield at the Haus der Kunst in Munich on Friday 16th September, this weekends Sddeutsche Zeitung featured an article on the practices vision for the renovation of the museum. In conversation with museum director Okwui Enwezor, David Chipperfield elaborated onissues surrounding the design and renovation of landmark buildings before presenting his draft concept for the Haus der Kunst. The article discusses plans to better integrate the building into the city fabric and to bring parts that have been closed off for years back into public use.

Two Valentino flagship stores in London and Rome are the subject of an extensive feature in this months Domus magazine. David Chipperfield Architects Milan has been working in close collaboration with Valentinos creative directors since 2008. The concept is centred on the idea of creating spaces of permanence and simplicity reminiscent of classical palazzi. The format replaces the usual superficial decoration and scenography often used for retail spaces with a timeless expression of architectural form in durable and solid materials. Both the London and Rome stores mark an important step in the store concepts evolution. The store on Bond Street occupies the entire building with a new faade which introduces Portland stone to the palette, while a core element housing the lifts and staircases is entirely made of oak. Returning to Valentinos original roots in Rome, new materials and local techniques have been added to the established vocabulary. Non-structural arches on the first floor have been finished with polished white plaster while on the ground floor double layers of brick combine both loadbearing and reinforcing arches.

A team from the University of Stuttgart led by Alexander Schwarz in collaboration with David Chipperfield Architects Berlin are one of three winners of the Piranesi Prix de Romes Imperial Forum competition. Organised by the Accademia Adrianea di Architettura e Archologia, the international ideas competition called for proposals that looked at the relationship between architecture and archaeology. The brief focussed on Romes central area, the Via dei Fori Imperiale which is situated between the Piazza Venezia and the Colosseum.

The design centres on the transformation of the 1930s urban axis and the historic excavation area into a central park. Inspired by the tradition of the romantic landscape garden, the different archaeological layers are modulated into a continuous topography. Six new buildings, including a museum, a new main entrance to the Forum Romanum, a restaurant, a caf and an underground antiquarium, are inserted into the landscape.

On Friday 16th September Haus der Kunst in Munich will host a conversation between David Chipperfield and museum director Okwui Enwezor. The talk forms part of a series of public conversations being hosted by Haus der Kunst on the state of the museum as a cultural and social conductor in todays global culture. The topic of the conversation will be 'Renovate/Innovate' and will look at issues surrounding the design and renovation of landmark buildings, the civic function of museums in the contemporary public sphere and the role of art institutions as spaces of creativity and production of cultural capital. In 2013 David Chipperfield Architects was commissioned to lead an extensive renovation of Haus der Kunst, and the series of talks marks the beginning of this process.

For tickets and further information please visit the Haus der Kunst website.

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The topping out ceremony was celebrated this weekend for the new chapel and visitor centre of Inagawa Reien cemetery. Forty kilometres north of Osaka, the cemetery is situated on a steep mountainside of the Hokusetsu chain in the Hyogo prefecture. Thetwo buildingsare arranged around a new sheltered garden, serving as a threshold between the outer world and a quieter space for commemoration. Rough sandblasted red concrete volumes form an intimate complex that is in tune with the dominant slope of the site. Completion of the new building is due in 2017.

The German newspaper Tagesspiegel has published an article on the idea-finding process for a site in Berlins Tiergarten.

The investor F&B Group invited David Chipperfield Architects, Studio Libeskind, Herzog & DeMeuron, Sauerbruch Hutton and Hadi Teherani Architects to submit ideas for a new building.

The site is adjacent to Hansaviertel, a small district in central Berlin, which is characterised by the protected ensemble of buildings from the 1957 International Building Exhibition.

No decision has been reached yet.

A new edition of El Croquis was released this week, featuring work by David Chipperfield Architects between 2006-2014.

The bi-lingual 632-page issue is a consolidation of the two previous editions on the practice, covering projects from all four offices, with additional material and interviews by Juan Antonio Corts, Emilio Tun and Rafael Moneo.

We are pleased to announce a New Collaboration with Brioni starting with the Paris Flagship Store that opened in July 2016. Situated at 370 Rue Saint-Honor, the 590 sqm Flagship Store is the first to feature the New Concept developed by David Chipperfield Architects Milan as part of the new brand vision under the creative direction of Justin OShea. Depicting the contemporary essence of Rome where Brionis roots and tailoring tradition merge past and present, the design looks to combine ideas of luxury and simplicity, craftsmanship and industrialisation, tradition and a vision for the future.

Architectural elements are carefully articulated throughout the space, grey travertine - also known as lapis tiburtinus and a reference to ancient Rome - lines the floors and walls. A sense of grandeur is achieved by large marble columns that assume their tectonic value expressed by their differing colours. A wide stage-like staircase links the two store levels without disrupting spatial continuity. The semi-transparent metal mesh partitions and the slim floor-to-ceiling studs that are used for display form a delicate counterbalance to the gravitas of travertine and marble.

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The successful first phase of the Ria de Arousa study was supported by numerous individuals and institutions who generously gave their time and ideas, these include the President of Xunta de Galicia, Alberto Nez Feijo; the mayors of Porto do Son, A Pobra do Caramial, Ribeira, Boiro and Rianxo; local fishermen and shipowners; entrepreneurs; the Architects Association of Galicia; professors from the departments of geography, architecture, economics and engineering at the universities of A Corua, Santiago de Compostela, ETH Zurich and ETSAB-UPC; the National Asssociation of Canneries; as well as the European Association of Archaeologists and the Spanish National Research Council CSIC.

The fifth and final week of the study of Ria de Arousa culminated in a weekend-long workshop with David Chipperfield, experts and local authorities. The team presented their conclusion, highlighting the areas dependence on natural resources and its direct effect on the economy. The marine ecosystem of the ria and the quality of water are crucial for both tourism and the local industry, in particular the shell fish and fishing sector. Through a discussion with experts from a diverse range of fields, including economy, urbanism, geography and cultural sectors, with representatives from the fishing industry, it was agreed that a catalyst was needed to address the problem and to initiate collaboration from all sectors.

The regional government and mayors gave their support to the future development of the study, ensuring financial contribution to continue the work. DCA will take part in the second stage of the study as it evolves in the next 12 months.

As the study of Ria de Arousa enters its fourth week, the team has focused on the final workshop and presentation with David Chipperfield, held 9-10 July with local authorities and the mayors of the five municipalities. A cross-disciplinary and diverse range of guests and experts will also participate, representing fields including urbanism, civil engineering, restoration, geography and economics, with representatives from fisherman associations, water quality control and food quality control.

The second workshop follows up on the concluding themes of the previous, seeking to create a foundation for a collaborative network to share ideas across sectors, and to encourage a permanent program to develop and protect the region, with particular focus on the preservation of the natural environment.

Yesterday the Mayor of Lyon, Grard Collomb, announced DCA London as winners of the competition for the development of a site on the Confluence area of the city. Uniting the work of British, Portuguese and Swiss architects for a French city and developer, the project is one of many examples of the importance of European collaboration.

A mixed-use development of 12 buildings is planned for the 27,000 square metre site that sits within the wider masterplan designed by Herzog & de Meuron. DCA will coordinate the development and design some of the buildings, working closely with Portuguese practice Aires Mateus who have been appointed to carry the designs for 40% of the buildings. The team will also be joined by a Lyon-based architecture practice yet to be named.

Museo Jumex in Mexico is exhibiting Peter Fischli and David Weiss: How to Work Better. Opening this month, the exhibition offers the most comprehensive overview of their artistic collaboration to date.Occupying every corner of the museum, the exhibition features more than 200 sculptures, photographs, slide projections and videos from the Swiss duos 33 years of partnership. Arranged without any chronological order, the display reflects the timeless dialogue of their work and responds to the spatial conditions of the museum. The first floor multifunction space is used to display Suddenly This Overview, flooded by natural daylight. The series of miniature clay sculptures depict arbitrary everyday events, each exhibited on a single plinth arranged like a city scape. The darker and more enclosed spaces of the second level features Questions, a slide-show projecting hundreds of philosophical questions to the wall, in four different languages. At the very top of the building, the gallery space has been arranged into three separate rooms, showing the pitch black Rubber Sculptures, cast directly from domestic or natural objects, Airports, conventional photographs of airplanes, with sculptures ofCars. With constellations of mundane objects and popular culture symbolism, Weiss and Fischli ponder questions on reality and perception, the banal and the sublime.

The exhibition is open until 4 September.

For the Ria de Arousa studys third week, the team has prepared for the first of two workshops with David Chipperfield and guests, held on 24-25 June. The team outlined key areas felt to have been exploited by a lack of overview and misguided priorities and looked in depth at how this had affected the natural, agricultural, industrial and built environments.

Day one of the workshop, the team presented their work to David Chipperfield, Fermn Vzquez (Visiting Professor at University of Barcelona and co-collaborator with DCA on the City of Justice), Simon Kretz (Senior Assistant and Lecturer for Urban Design at ETH Zurich) andHans-Jrgen Commerell (Partner at Architekturforum Aedes, Berlin).

The second day of the workshop included additional input from Carlos Seoane (Teacher of Construction at University of Corua , Juan Creus (Head of Project and Urbanism Department, University of Corua), Xose Lois Martinez (Teacher of Urbanism at University of Corua) andFernando Agrasar (Director of School of Architecture, University of Corua). The discussions identified the scope and potential of the workshop and final presentation. The team proposes that the preservation of the quality of the natural environment, particularly water, is of central importance to all sectors, helping to restore a more harmonious relationship between nature, economy, and development.

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The front cover of Qianjiang Evening News, one of the most widely read newspapers in China, features office building Moganshan Road being shortlisted for the RIBA award for international excellence.The Hangzhou-based newspaper reports the local ten-storey construction belongs to the 30 best buildings in the world, following RIBAs shortlist of their first international prize. DCA has two other buildings on the same list, Museo Jumex in Mexico and Saint Louis Art Museum in the US. The winner will be announced in December 2016.

Please remember to vote on Thursday 23 June.

Read David Chipperfield's statement why he is voting to for Britain to remain in the EU on dezeen.com

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After spending the first week travelling around local municipalities and collecting information, the Ria de Arousa workshop group are now based in Ribeira where they are collating their findings and developing a methodology for protection and development strategies. Looking at the challenges and potentials of the territory, the team are focusing on three main areas: how best to promote a productive fishing culture; the impact of urban development on the local ecosystem; and an assessment of local industrial development across various sectors.

Alongside this research, the team continue to strengthen key connections with the community of the Ria and engage with wider discussions. Towards the end of the week Colectivo 1aun, a young practice from A Corua, shared their extensive research on the Ria de Arousa with the group. In addition, Cristina Garca Fontn, a teacher in urbanism at the University of A Corua, also shared some of her projects with the workshop, and provided key advice on research methods and presentation techniques.

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The new Rome Flagship Store is situated on Piazza di Spagna, next to the historic creative headquarters of Valentino Maison. The Flagship is an important step for the development of Valentinos worldwide retail and marks a key moment in the evolution of the store concept first developed by David Chipperfield Architects Milan together with Valentino Creative Directors, Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli in 2012. Returning to Valentinos original roots in Rome, new materials and techniques have been added to the established vocabulary.

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Lastweek, the art gallery in Margate greeted its 2 millionth visitor since the opening in 2011.

Turner Contemporary has exceeded its visitor target eight years ahead of prediction with 400,000 yearly visits, beating the original forecast of 150,000 per year. It is estimated that for 120,000 of these guests, Turner Contemporary was their first visit to an art gallery.

Currently showingaresculptural workby Yinka Shonibare and the exhibition Seeing Round Corners: The Art of the Circle, which features more than 100 historical and contemporary works centred around the circle.

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"The EU protects your rights against these enemies of freedom.To leave the EU now, in these dangerous political times, is not patriotic, its simply foolish and it would send the wrong message to the enemies of European values. The EU is not perfect and it never was designed to be that way. The very way of it being a negotiating chamber of 28 nations, is the key to its success. It is not in the security interests of the UK to weaken the EU at this point in time. Whatever your feelings towards the EU, be aware that voting for Brexit has catastrophic repercussions for the whole of Europe and the world."

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Last weekend members of DCA London visited The Hepworth Wakefield to celebrate the gallerys fifth anniversary. The project architects led a tour of the building and reflected on its development from the early design stages to receiving the first visitors in 2011, as well as the buildings performance over the last five years. Since opening, the gallery has attracted 1.5 million visitors and its permanent collection has continued to grow through acquisitions and gifts.

Currently on display is a collection of works from the Kettles Yard gallery in Cambridge, 100 works from the recent bequest to the gallery by Tim Sayer, and a display of photographs by Martin Parr entitled The Rhubarb Triangle and Other Stories.

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Royal Academy Summer Exhibition features the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park competition submission by David Chipperfield Architects, in collaboration with Harry Gugger Studio and Robbrecht en Daem architecten, with Vogt Landscape Architects, Arup, Publica and Alinea Consulting.

It includes a 1:1000 jesmonite scale model with a drawing demonstrating a continuous public route that runs through the entire length of the project on a single level.

The exhibition is open from 13 June and runs until 21 August 2016.

The team of graduates and students participating in the study for environmental development and protection of the Ria de Arousa area have gathered in Galicia to begin their research. During the first week the group visited various municipalities and met with local authorities and stakeholders to gain an understanding of the current state of the industry, ecosystems, cultural heritage and urban planning in the area, as well as the complexities of their interdependence. Among the places visited were the fishing port of Portosin, a shellfish cultivation area in Boiro, canning factories near A Pobra la Caraminal, the Patho Goian historic manor building, new urban developments in Allariz, and the Ecoespazoecological farm.

Over the coming weeks the group will collate their observations to define the key focus of the study.

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David Chipperfield Architects is coordinating a 12-month study of the coastal area of the north side of Ria de Arousa estuary in Galicia, North West of Spain. The study will consider the natural and built environment and bring together the needs of local industries and the often conflicting needs of development and protection.

A team of graduates and students are currently based in Ribeira in offices provided by the mayor and will present their work in a series of public workshops in June and July. It is foreseen that the study will be further developed in collaboration with the local administrations over the next year.

The deadline to register to vote for the EU referendumhas now been extended to midnight Thursday 9 June.

The two-storey flagship store in Beverly Hills is the third to feature the new concept developed by David Chipperfield Architects Milan since November 2012.

The store is located on North Rodeo Drive in a three-block stretch between the Wilshire and Santa Monica Boulevards, where David Chipperfield Architects Milanalready designed flagship stores for Dolce&Gabbana and Valentino. North Rodeo Drive is renowned internationally for its luxury-goods stores and forms part of the larger business district.

Externally, the flagship features a two-storey monolithic faade in red marble (Languedoc) incorporating a series of large openings that reveal the depth of the faade.

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Latitude: 34.65 N, Longitude: 86.04 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: +5,205 (+35.1%) Workers who live and work in this city: 3,994 (71.2%)

Area code: 256

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Crime rate in Scottsboro detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson Full-time law enforcement employees in 2014, including police officers: 69 (44 officers).

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Scottsboro-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Alabama state average. It is 129% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 2/6/2008, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 11.6 miles away from the Scottsboro city center killed one person and injured 12 people.

On 5/18/1995, a category F4 tornado 15.6 miles away from the city center killed one person and injured 55 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.9 (4.4 MB, 4.6 MW, 4.9 LG, Depth: 12.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 25.9 miles away from the city center On 1/18/1999 at 07:00:53, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 0.6 mi) earthquake occurred 110.7 miles away from Scottsboro center On 11/30/1973 at 07:48:41, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MB, 4.6 ML) earthquake occurred 141.8 miles away from the city center On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 282.1 miles away from the city center On 6/24/1975 at 11:11:36, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB) earthquake occurred 121.4 miles away from Scottsboro center On 8/2/1974 at 08:52:09, a magnitude 4.9 (4.3 MB, 4.9 LG) earthquake occurred 210.2 miles away from the city center Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 9, Floods: 8, Tornadoes: 8, Hurricanes: 3, Winds: 3, Fires: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Drought: 1, Snowfall: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Birthplace of: Lucille Benson - Actress.

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Notable locations in Scottsboro: Scottsboro Country Club and Golf Course (A), Goose Pond Crossroads (B), Camp Scottsboro (C), Mink Creek Cabin Site Area (D), North Alabama Presbyterian Camp (E), Fort Payne Boating Club (F), Jackson County Courthouse (G), Scottsboro Fire Department Station 1 (H), Scottsboro Fire Department Station 2 (I), Scottsboro Fire Department Station 3 (J). Display/hide their locations on the map

Shopping Centers: Scottsboro Shopping Center (1), Scottsboro Plaza Shopping Center (2), Holiday Shopping Center (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Scottsboro include: Randalls Chapel United Methodist Church (A), New Home Church (B), Saint Lukes Episcopal Church (C), Saint Elizabeth Baptist Church (D), Larkinsville Church (E), First Methodist Church (F), Emmanuel Church (G), Calvary Baptist Church (H), Shiloh Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Hudgins Cemetery (1), Finney Cemetery (2), Rosson Cemetery (3), Woods Cove Cemetery (4), Pierce Cemetery (5), Gant Cemetery (6), Green Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lake: Shelby Pond (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Creek: Dry Creek (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Parks in Scottsboro include: College Hill Historic District (1), Public Square Historic District (2), Goose Pond Colony Park (3), Scottsboro Municipal Park (4), Jackson County Park (5). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attractions: BAMA Termite & Pest Control CO (Recreation Areas; Po Box 487) (1), Liberty Lanes (Recreation Areas; 1503- E Willow St) (2). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

Hotels: Best Western Scottsboro (46 Micah Way) (1), Jameson Inn Scottsboro (Sj) (208 Micah Way) (2), J & W Motel (206 West Willow Street) (3), Budget Inn (101 Tupelo Pike) (4), Comfort Inn Scottsboro (23518 John T Reid Parkway) (5), Hampton Inn Scottsboro (46 Micah Way/ Hwy 35 & Hwy 72) (6), Traveler's Place (1401 East Willow Street) (7), Jameson Inn (208 Micah Way) (8), Days Inn Of Scottsboro (23945 John T. Reid Parkway) (9). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

Court: Scottsboro City - Municipal Court (23123 John T Reid Parkway) (1). Display/hide its approximate location on the map

Air pollution and air quality trends (lower is better)

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2007 was 27.1. This is significantly better than average.

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2004 was 3.44. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 24.0 miles away from the city center.

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2007 was 2.27. This is about average. Closest monitor was 16.9 miles away from the city center.

Ozone [ppb] level in 2004 was 36.3. This is about average. Closest monitor was 24.0 miles away from the city center.

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4.57% of this county's 2011 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2010 ($34,628 average adjusted gross income)

4.31% of this county's 2010 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2011 ($30,769 average adjusted gross income)

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Architect Sou Fujimoto in 2013 inside his Serpentine Gallery Pavilion, London, England. Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images News Collection/2013 Getty Images

By Jackie Craven

Updated June 24, 2015.

Definition:

An architect is a licensed professional who organizes space. Architects design houses, office buildings, skyscrapers, landscapes, ships, and even entire cities. The services of a licensed architect depend on the type of project; fees may range from 10% to 15% of the total construction costs.

Architects organize different types of spaces. For example, architect Maya Lin is known for sculpted landscapes and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall, but she has also designed houses. Likewise, Japanese architect Sou Fujimoto has designed houses in addition to the 2013 Pavilion in London.

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Architects are trained in many areas, from historic preservation to structural engineering and from computer programming to environmental biology. This training can lead to a wide variety of careers. See:

Architecture was not always a licensed profession. Any educated person could take on the role. Today's architects have completed university programs and lengthy internships. Like doctors and lawyers, architects must pass a series of rigorous exams in order be licensed. In North America, the initials RA designate a registered, or licensed, architect. See:

An information architect is a person who plans the flow of information on Web pages. This use of the word architect is not related to building design or what is known as the built environment.

Also Known As:

Architects often design buildings, but a "Building Designer" is not usually a licensed architect.

Common Misspellings:

arcitect, arkitect, artitect, archatect, architeck, arcitech

Who is the Chief Carpenter?

Since the dawn of time, humans have constructed dwellings and created new environments. The word comes from the Greek word architekton meaning "chief" (archi-) "carpenter" (tekton). We often use the word "architect" to describe the artists and engineers who designed historic buildings like the Taj Mahal. However, it was only in the twentieth century that architects were required to pass tests and be licensed. Today, the word "architect" refers to a licensed professional.

"Architects are licensed professionals trained in the art and science of the design and construction of buildings and structures that primarily provide shelter. Additionally, architects may be involved with designing the total built environmentfrom how a building integrates with its surrounding landscape to architectural or construction details that involve the interior of the building to designing and creating furniture to be used in a specific space."Becoming an Architect, National Council of Architectural Registration Boards [accessed September 24, 2013]

"The most basic definition of an architect is a professional who is qualified to design and provide advice - both aesthetic and technical - on built objects in our public and private landscapes. But this definition barely scratches the surface of an architect's role. Architects serve as trusted advisors, their role is holistic, blending diverse requirements and disciplines in a creative process, while serving the public interest and addressing health and safety matters."What is an Architect, Architecture & Architects, Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) [accessed January 5, 2015]

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Architect Definition - What Does an Architect Do?

Architects are licensed professionals trained in the art and science of the design and construction of buildings and structures that primarily provide shelter. Additionally, architects may be involved with designing the total built environmentfrom how a building integrates with its surrounding landscape to architectural or construction details that involve the interior of the building to designing and creating furniture to be used in a specific space.

An architect will create the overall aesthetic and look of buildings and structures, but the design of a building involves far more than its appearance. Buildings also must be functional, safe, and economical and must suit the specific needs of the people who use them. Most importantly, they must be built with the publics health, safety and welfare in mind.

Thinking about becoming an architect? Its important to remember that there are many aspects involved with this job. Their responsibilities require specific skillsdesigning, engineering, managing, supervising, and communicating with clients and builders. Architects spend a great deal of time explaining their ideas to clients, construction contractors, and others. Successful architects must have a thorough knowledge of the construct of a building, and be able to design and communicate their unique vision effectively.

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I have good friend Enoch Sears sitting in and writing todays post. I get a lot of questions from people who want to be architects, love architecture but feel that they arent creative enough to work in this field. Dont worry about that, there is a role for you and today, Enoch talks about a few of those possibilities.

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What is it like to be an Architect? (Its Probably Not What You Think)

One day Alice came to a fork in the road and saw a Cheshire cat in a tree. Which road do I take? she asked. Where do you want to go? was his response. I dont know, Alice answered. Then, said the cat, it doesnt matter.

Alice In Wonderland by Lewis Carroll

Where do you want to go? The Cheshire Cat

The cats advice is good for (aspiring) architects as well. Figuring out where you want to go is more than half the battle. If you, or someone you know, is considering the field of architecture as a career, here is some information they should read. Trust me Im an Architect.

Every architect has experienced it: the awkward pause I get after someone hears what I do for a living. Im an architect, I respond.

Silence.

I try to figure out what the other person is thinking, but never do. I wonder: Do they think I make lots of money? Do they think I must be incredibly artistic and talented? Or do they think I should have guessed, theyre wearing those funky glasses.

Instead I hear, Oh, so you like, uh, design buildings?.

Uh, yes, I design buildings, I respond, uncomfortably shifting my weight from left to right. Ive found this is normally the best response, but what Im really thinking is Sheesh, Ive never designed a building in my entire career! but more about that later.

Ive tried other approaches, but this response seems to keep the conversation rolling.

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So What Exactly Does an Architect Do?

Ask different architects the details of his or her daily job duties and youll get a different answer every time. What an architect does on a daily basis depends on where they live (big city or smalltown), what kind of firm they work for, and a myriad of other factors.

This is not what an architect (today) does

Before deciding to be an architect, figure out what your ideal work day would be like, then look for a match below. Here are a few job descriptions for architects:

Design architect at a large firm Large firms have entire teams that are focused only on the initial design of a project. If you work at a large firm, you will be living in a large metropolitan area like New York, Houston, Los Angeles, etc. If this is your ideal job, living in a small town is out. It will be commuting and busy streets for you. Design architects are involved in the artistic side of the process: sketching freehand, making initial computer generated images of the projects, and putting together presentations for clients. These architects have strong artistic abilities and a lot of their day is spent on right-brained (creative visualization) activities. If you love creating beautiful images from scratch, can draw well, and are talented with Adobe Photoshop, SketchUp, and 3d Studio VIZ, you will enjoy being on a design team and you should try to work at a large firm. There will still be late nights getting ready for client presentations and competition deadlines, but what is a late night when you are doing something you love? One disadvantage of being on a design team is that you will not be involved in the later phases of a project. You wont be involved in the drawing of building plans, nor how the project is constructed. Design teams usually consist of a few senior members who are skilled in traditional drawing (pen and pencil) and younger members who are skilled with the latest digital tools. Note that competition for these jobs is stiff since this is what most architects like to do. To compete in this arena youll need a strong portfolio showing your artistic skills. However, if you would rather be involved in all aspects of a projects, this job may not be for you.

Production architect at a large firm Large firms have architects and interns that work exclusively on the production of building plans or blueprints (architects call these construction drawings). These plans are what the contractor will use to build the building. Young, unlicensed architects on a production team (up to 10 years experience) spend their day correcting or modifying building plans with CAD or BIM software. This job involves long stretches sitting down doing the same thing over and over (drawing screws in a piece of wood for instance). Some architects dont like this, others do. Working on a production team gives architects the ability to understand how a building is built and how the details fit together. These architects do not design buildings and they do not create the sexy images of buildings that we often associate with architects that is the design team mentioned above, remember? If you are hungry to participate in the design of a building and draw pretty pictures, this job may not be for you. On the other hand, if you are technically minded (left-brained) you might find a nice niche here!

Principal at a Large firm a principal or partner has reached the top of a large firm. Principals are well paid ($100-200k) because they have vast amounts of experience (20+ years) as well as profitable relationships and connections (e.g. they bring in new work) . They frequently pull in 6 figure plus salaries and are involved in the design and planning of projects. A very small percentage of practicing architects are principals at large firms. If you make the right choices in your career you can get here by your 50s. Dont expect it to be sooner. If you want the quick win, be a lawyer.

Contract Administration some architects work exclusively on projects that are in the process of being built. They answer questions the builder may have about the construction drawings (the drawings). Their time is spent talking to the builder (10%), researching the drawings (10%), visiting the job site (50%) and coordinating corrections to the drawings (30% yes mistakes happen). If you enjoy being outside, going to meetings and are cool under pressure (criticism), you may want to go into contract administration. Note that many architects involved in contract administration sit in front of a computer all day. If you truly want to spend your days out-of-doors, go work for a contractor. Architects that work in contract administration are usually senior architects that have been around 20+ years because this job requires deep experience.

Spec (specifications) Writer some architects spend their days compiling thick books of project specifications. These are not drawings, but physical descriptions of the quality standards and materials that should be used to build a project. For instance, the specifications tell the builder what paint to use when painting steel outdoors, and the quality of steel used to frame a wall. These architects spend their days researching building materials and editing large Word documents. If you enjoy reading and writing technical manuals, then you may want to consider being a spec writer! Note that spec writing is not an entry-level position, most spec writers are mid-to-late career professionals. These architects dont draw at all, so if you dont like to draw or arent artistic, you can still be a great spec writer.

Architect at a mid-size to small firm architects at mid-size to small firms may not have the opportunity to work on large skyscrapers or monumental projects, but because these firms are smaller, these architects get more opportunities to be involved in every aspect of a project. Most upper level architects (20+ years) do a little of everything. They may do a little design, meet with clients, and manage junior architects. Im pretty sure this is what Bob does.

Sole practitioner or firm owner many people get into architecture because they dream of owning their own firm or being their own boss. The rewards and flexibility of starting your own architecture firm are enticing to many, but it is difficult, if not impossible, if you do not have a spouse with a healthy income. Sole practitioners and small firm owners work long hours and deal with tight finances. Typical salaries for solo architects (10+ years experience) lie between $60k and $70k a year, so if you want to get rich quick, think before you jump (p.s. I write about the challenges of starting an architecture firm at BusinessofArchitecture.com). If on the other hand you love wearing a lot of hats, dont mind the responsibility and value flexibility, this can be a rewarding path.

Interns (0-5 years experience) I cant leave out the intern. Before you can reach any of the above positions you need to pass 3-5 years of internship doing (mostly) menial tasks 8 hours a day sitting in front of a computer. The only interns who do building design (the pretty pictures people think of when they think architect) all day work at large firms as part of a design team (see design architect at a large firm above). Interns at smaller firms might do some creative work, but most of their day is spent drafting on a computer.

Its impossible to cover all the possible architect job descriptions, but this is a healthy start. If you are considering the career, go talk to some local architects and see if you can shadow onefor a day or two. What you learn now will pay dividends later.

It is important to decide what you like doing best so that you can steer your career in that direction. Some architects design houses. Some design schools. Each is a very different experience. Somearchitects sit at a desk all day. Some architects are outside all day visiting construction sites. Some architects draw all day. Some architects never draw. And some architects do a little of everything. So if we meet on the street someday and you ask me what I do, when I respond Im an architect, maybe youll understand.

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About Enoch Sears and BusinessofArchitecture.com

Enoch Sears, AIA, started BusinessofArchitecture.com as a resourcefor architects who are seeking information about marketing for architects and web design for architects. He is a practicing architect in California and author of the book Social Media for Architects. On BusinessofArchitecture.com he interviews architects and shares their successes for others to follow. Find Enoch on Twitter @BusinessofArch.

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