What is your definition/
view of an architect?
In addition, name one
word that sums it all up.
BOB (Partner
Emeritus):
Someone once observed
that an architect is a specialized generalist. This describes a person who knows
just a little about many different things. In fact, an architect is someone who knows less
and less about more and more, until he reaches the point where he knows
practically nothing about almost everything. On the
other hand, an engineer is just the opposite, knowing more and more about less
and less until he knows almost everything about nothing. A contractor obviously knows nothing about anything as evidenced by
the fact they he continues to do business with both architects and engineers.
A single word for people
in the design professions: Designists (a much cooler word than designer).
A single word to describe
an architect: Obsessive
JERRY (Partner):
If there was one word that I would use for an architect, it would be
advocate. In reality that is what we are. Owners come to us and want us
to create environments for them for varied reasons. We, in
turn, design those spaces that best suits their needs and fulfill their dreams
and wishes.
JEFF (Partner):
It is the
architects’ job to know all, see all and be chief problem solver. Our job is to
assist an Owner is realizing their vision, and help in all aspects of getting
there.
One word:
solutions!
TERI (Senior
Project Manager, Newly Registered Architect):
An architect???…I’ve actually never
really considered that question. I would say simply put,
an architect collects as much pertinent information as possible and then
produces a design that addresses each of those issues discovered. However, with the bias that our subconscious continually seeks order in
its environment, well, a great architect not only responds with a cohesive
design solution that addresses the building’s programmatic requirements but one
that also appeals to the user’s innate sensibility. Architects create a sense of order even amongst chaos in the built
environment. Combine that with coordinating the inner workings
going into any building and that’s an impressive feat.
In
addition, name one word that sums it all up: Facilitator
DAVID (Director of Construction Administration):
Architects are Designers of the built environment.
One
word to describe an “architect”: Leadership
AMY (Intern Architect):
An
architect is multifaceted: one who blends art with engineering and balances the
interests of many.
One
word to sum up “architect”: caffeinated
CHRIS (Intern
Architect):
My
view of an architect is someone who makes a hard hat a part of the suit.
One
word that sums it all up: Advocate
JACQUELINE (Intern Architect):
My definition of an
architect is someone who strives to make our built environment functional and
yet aesthetically pleasing. They are
always stressed out and are rarely appreciated.
One word to describe an
architect is: creative
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