EntreArchitect

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

” When Annmarie and I launched Fivecat Studio more than 15 years ago we had no projects, no clients and no money. We were two young architects seeking the freedom of our own firm. I wrote a 3-part blog series a couple years back sharing the full story of how Annmarie and I started our own architecture firm.

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Architizer

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Once again, Winners will see their projects published in print in the next edition of “ The World’s Best Architecture “, and secure their place on the iconic A+List , the definitive rundown of top architecture firms worldwide. The clock is ticking, with an Early Entry Deadline of November 3rd, 2023.

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Architizer

JANUARY 3, 2022

By entering, you put your firm in the running to join past winners including Foster + Partners , Studio Gang , MVRDV , Adjaye Associates , Shulin Architectural Design , neri&hu , Michael Green Architecture and Koichi Takada Architects in being named one of the world’s best architecture firms.

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Architizer

OCTOBER 17, 2022

“These awards are an opportunity to share meaningful, change-making innovations, so we can continue to make even better projects for our planet and our community,” said Michael Green, Founder and Principal of Michael Green Architecture, Winner of Best Architecture Firm in North America in 2020 and 2021. Submit a Project.

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 13, 2018

Marketing Strategies for Residential Architects. It was a fantastic discussion about how SALA was founded and the journey to where Dale finds himself today as a principal at the firm, a teacher and an author of several books published by Taunton Press. The publisher agreed and the series was born.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 6, 2015

To complete the development of a standard residential additions and alterations project, it takes several months of focus and dedication. Every business, including architecture firms (yes, its true!), Most sole proprietors and small firms I know, struggle to meet the minimum requirements of operation.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 10, 2018

Almost 40 tips for Starting an Architecture Firm. After obtaining my license as an Architect in New York, I brainstormed several long term goals and decided to start a personal blog, develop design projects, and learn everything that I could about starting an architecture firm. Time management will be difficult.

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 5, 2017

Years before launching EntreArchitect, I published a quarterly newsletter for my own residential architecture firm, Fivecat Studio. With more than 5,000 subscribers, I have built a strong community of like-minded small firm architects who look forward to my letter and respond in kind with thoughtful communication.

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EntreArchitect

JANUARY 2, 2018

How do I get noticed when I am first starting an architecture firm? I have no portfolio of my own to show clients. I’ve shared articles at this blog in the past on how much it may cost to start your own firm and how Annmarie and I launched Fivecat Studio with no clients and very little money. Be Certain.

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EntreArchitect

MAY 26, 2014

Many small businesses, including many small architecture firms, after years of finding ways to keep the doors open are succumbing to the years of economic instability and calling it quits. We’re spending only what needs to be spent to build a stronger firm… and much sacrifice remains. AIA KnowledgeNet.

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Life of an Architect

MARCH 9, 2014

One of the items in that post was the list “ Top 5 Reasons to work in a Small Architectural Firm ” which is somewhat biased because I didn’t really represent the benefits to working in a large architectural firm. International Projects International projects can be very exciting!

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Architizer

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Architizer's A+Awards Best Firm categories allow design firms of all sizes to showcase their practice and vie for the title of “World’s Best Architecture Firm”. Start an A+Firm Award Application today. . Simplicity and innovation define the work of this Tokyo-based architectural firm.

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EntreArchitect

JANUARY 31, 2017

(This past week on the podcast, I spoke with another pair of architects about how succeed as a married couple in architecture. From that original small studio, we built our reputation for highly detailed residential architecture and our “personal touch” customer service. It was time to take the firm to the next level.

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 21, 2016

Years before launching EntreArchitect, I published a quarterly newsletter for my own residential architecture firm, Fivecat Studio. With more than 5,000 subscribers, I have built a strong community of like-minded small firm architects who look forward to my letter and respond in kind with thoughtful communication.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 28, 2013

This is Part 3 of How I Started My Own Architecture Firm. Starting our own firm was a bit overwhelming. She loved the details and the warm residential scale of the space. A Happy Client is the Most Valuable Member of Your Marketing Team. OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA. Then we received a telephone call.

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EntreArchitect

SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

Access to the attic was via the typical flimsy plywood folding ladder that so many American houses feature prominently in our residential ceiling designs. The seductive texture of our illustrations identify us as artists in the minds of our clients. Do you use hand drawing to market your firm?

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 30, 2014

Between the website at fivecat.com and the blog, we built a thriving local brand of residential architecture. Having established a strong brand in the region and serving our clients with exceptional service, our boards are full. Today, with my focus on Entrepreneur Architect, Living Well is unofficially on hold. Do you blog?

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EntreArchitect

JULY 14, 2013

It was interesting work… until I completed all the mill units and moved on to the new new high-rise residential building. When I finished the task of measuring every space, Barry, impressed by my attention to detail and determination, asked me to stay on and take the full-time position of intern with his firm. The Big Decision.

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EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

Working with many architecture firms over the past several years our agency, Archmark Architect Branding & Marketing, has been approached by many architects who have struggled to establish a consistent, repeatable, and reliable process to attract new clients and projects. The Evolution of Architecture Firm Marketing.

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EntreArchitect

OCTOBER 6, 2013

“How do I get noticed when I am first starting an architecture firm? I have no portfolio of my own to show clients. I’ve shared articles on how much it may cost to start your own firm and how Annmarie and I launched Fivecat Studio with no clients and very little money. Be Certain.

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Architizer

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

In recognition of this fact, Architizer is delighted to present the much-anticipated fifth edition of the coveted A+List , an annual rundown of every firm that scooped an A+Award and A+Firm Award in the previous season. You can see last season’s A+List here.

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 24, 2014

On April 8, 1999, I discovered a book that changed the way I view business; a book that helped me to realize that running a successful architecture firm required so much more than designing great architecture. He encourages us to create systems which allow for predictable results and happy clients.

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 3, 2019

Yet in our experience, many architecture firms are doing exactly the same thing. What we learned from studying more than 400 architecture firm websites. Over the past year, we’ve evaluated the websites of more than 400 architecture firms. Why do so many architecture firm websites fail?

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 29, 2015

When Annmarie and I launched Fivecat Studio more than 15 years ago we had no projects, no clients and no money. We were two young architects seeking the freedom of our own firm. I wrote a 3-part blog series a couple years back sharing the full story of how Annmarie and I started our own architecture firm. Why, or why not?

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 19, 2019

Want to build a powerful brand for your architecture firm? Even as the firm is transferred to future leaders, the name will carry on with a clear history of the firm. Our residential architecture continues to develop the story. Word of mouth is critical to the success of a small architecture firm.

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EntreArchitect

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

Marketing Strategies for Residential Architects. It was a fantastic discussion about how SALA was founded and the journey to where Dale finds himself today as a principal at the firm, a teacher and an author of several books published by Taunton Press. The publisher agreed and the series was born.

Architect 52

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EntreArchitect

OCTOBER 15, 2014

As many of you may already know, tomorrow is a big day for small firm architects. . Thursday, October 16th starts the Business of Architecture Summit presented by my friend Enoch Sears over at BusinessofArchitecture.com. Join other small firm practitioners at the Business of Architecture Summit.

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EntreArchitect

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

Finding clients you seek to serve, who have projects with appropriate budgets and realistic schedules is very important. Understanding business fundamentals and building systems that will lead to a healthy profitable firm is critical. As small firm architects, we have so many responsibilities. Get Things Done Faster.

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EntreArchitect

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

I am often surprised by the number of firms providing architectural design services and forfeiting the final phase of the process, Construction Administration. Here is a recent comment from the group; “I need to get better at selling my clients on construction administration. Construction Administration Is Not An Option.

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 26, 2017

To complete the development of a standard residential additions and alterations project, it takes several months of focus and dedication. Every business, including architecture firms (yes, its true!), Most sole practitioners and small firms I know struggle to meet the minimum requirements of operation.

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Architect Clients Client Insurance 52

EntreArchitect

JULY 5, 2017

Below are ten rules for building a powerful brand for your architecture firm. Even as the firm is transferred to future leaders, the name will carry on with a clear history of the firm. Our residential architecture continues to develop the story. A powerful brand tells your story. A powerful brand is unique.

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Building Architecture Firms Client 52

EntreArchitect

JUNE 9, 2015

Finding clients you seek to serve, who have projects with appropriate budgets and realistic schedules is very important. Understanding business fundamentals and building systems that will lead to a healthy profitable firm is critical. As small firm architects, we have so many responsibilities. Get Things Done Faster.

Small Firm 52

Small Firm Firms Architect Client 52

Architizer

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

In recognition of this fact, Architizer is delighted to present the fourth edition of the coveted A+List , an annual run-down of every firm that scooped an A+Award and A+Firm Award in the previous season. The A+List is arranged alphabetically, with more information available by clicking on the link to each firm’s profile.

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EntreArchitect

AUGUST 15, 2021

There is no right way to pursue a career in architecture. There are a myriad ways each of us can impact the profession, serve clients and the public, and design a better built environment. Here I’m working with 9 small architecture firms across the country and working on business development.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 4, 2017

Many years ago, before Annmarie and I started our residential architecture firm, I was a project manager with Kaeyer, Garment & Davidson Architects in Mt. The relationship you have built with your client will be strengthened in ways that would be impossible otherwise. My First Assignment. Kisco, New York.

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EntreArchitect

OCTOBER 26, 2020

For many architects, practicing as an SPA is a steppingstone to growing a firm. It is a place to start until you build a project volume or client base to get more projects and hire staff. Architecture practices range in size – from one architect to over 100, but over half of U.S. architecture firms are under 10 employees.

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 1, 2015

Clients are looking to wrap up projects before the holidays and often become less responsive as their own schedules fill up with their own responsibilities. The post A Holiday Challenge: Full Media Blackout appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects.

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