Archemist Blog

This is a space for my own architectural related musings. Sometimes it is about a movie, a book, a show, or even something that I’ve come across online. Happy reading!

Looking Back: Job Hunting Was And Is Still Really Hard
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Looking Back: Job Hunting Was And Is Still Really Hard

Whenever I participate in networking events, I’m often asked how to get a job (in an architecture office).

Having spent almost two years finding work while trying to bury the envy I have of my peers – I know as well as anyone else, it came down to a combination of hard work, effort, the willingness to grow and a bit of luck.

But if you were to ask for a sincere answer, I would say, it was a matter of desperation.

Desperation.

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Do I Have The Right To Teach | Before We Begin

Before I release this season

Hey there,

Before we begin the podcast – I should let you know that – there will be times where my conversations will be reflecting on things that occurred four, five or even ten years ago. And while I get that the curriculums, thoughts and principles do evolve over time – I hope what I’ve seen in the past and what will be later discussed demonstrates a sense of optimism in change. I look forward to seeing myself grow in these conversations and hope that it will continue to reignite my love for teaching -  something that I sadly relinquished when I began my journey in professional practice.

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The Lines On The Other Side

Recently, I found myself laughing sarcastically at a community member on the architecture forum puzzling on the lack of drawings in our media publication. As a frequent writer of architecture and design reviews, this has been something I’ve often asked architects whenever I’ve been delivered a press release package. Often, I’ll be given a couple of good sentences (at worst, a two-sentence project that had me go hunting at other publications to pull out details), and some lovely images of hero interior (and the occasional tired photo of a furniture piece that we know will later be questioned by the public on its practicality). While I absolutely adore the photographs being provided, I find that my writing does not excel as much as I’d like – especially when I’m looking at a set of press photos that only showcases one room when the promotional package explores several spaces.

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