Over the past couple of weeks, I have conducted five informational interviews. All have been with Chicago-area architects. Collectively, they span the profession’s full spectrum of office size, personality, and area of specialty. Architect One is currently practicing out of his basement, while Five works in an office of approximately 150 people.
I cannot yet use any information from our particular conversations, because my drafts are pending their approval...and of course my drafts are not even written, yet. Still, I can provide links to their sites for you to browse.
Architect One
Architect Two
Architect Three or the firm
Architect Four
Architect Five
The juxtaposition of each site gives a window into what each firm is 'all about.' After my interview experiences, I am left wondering whether this picture was accurate. I think overall the picture was not inaccurate, but to be honest...some of it is a bit of a stretch.
The development of an image for marketing purposes is an integral part of the corporate world today. Billions of dollars a year go into marketing, PR and other areas of design. Furthermore, I met with architects, whose profession spans from engineering to art. An ability to design is crucial for most of the architects I spoke with. Still, the technical side of architecture is unavoidable.
Sneak Preview: This coming week I am meeting with a noted “green” architect on Thursday, and a woman in an administrative office for the Shedd Aquarium. Wish me luck!
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