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Atelier Mas?m? unveils design for geometric Bët-bi art museum in Senegal

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Bët-bi, which means "the eye" in Wolof – one of Senegal's national languages, will be staffed with locally recruited curators and staff. The museum will be operated by non-profit organisation The Josef and Anni Albers Foundation together with Le Korsa , its sister organisation in Senegal. It is slated to open in 2025. Atelier Mas?m?

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Architecture and design studios "need to be constantly thinking about the future"

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Employee-ownership on the rise Different architecture and design firms are approaching this question in very different ways. Among the first was US-based Gensler , the world's largest architecture firm, whose founder Art Gensler died in May 2021 aged 85. Architecture doesn't operate like that anymore."

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Minority architects body "remains hopeful" of change two years on from George Floyd murder

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Read: Débora Silva 3D scans Black Lives Matter protestors "to immortalise this historic moment" Several major US architecture firms shared with Dezeen the action they have taken in the past two years to address racial inequality and racism, detailed below. Measures to improve inclusivity of workplaces and designs. SmithGroup.

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Beyond Resolutions: 24 Intentions Architects Should Revisit Throughout 2024

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Build community connections with strategic outreach: Establishing meaningful relationships with potential clients, especially within the community, lays the foundation for successful collaborations and future projects. Embracing diversity in all its forms fosters creativity and innovation within architectural firms.

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The Culture of Architecture Needs an Overhaul, Part III: Creating a Values-Based Teaching and Learning Culture

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She takes inspiration from her experience in tech and outside of the profession to reimagine practice operations for firms. When is the last time you read a case study on how amazing it is to work for an architecture firm? Better yet, can you even recall a conversation about how great the culture is at an architecture firm?

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Three Lists to Freedom

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We are rapidly achieving our mission of becoming an influential force in the profession for small firm architects. My residential architecture firm Fivecat Studio is busy as well, with 8 active projects in every phase of design and construction. Stay tuned for some very exciting news!). Its Time to Grow.

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My 125 Business Books for Entrepreneur Architects

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The E-Myth Architect: Why Most Architectural Firms Don’t Work and What To Do About It. Gerber and the architectural expertise of Norbert C. His large and growing platform serves as the foundation for his successful writing, speaking, and consulting practice. by Michael Gerber and Norbert C. Lemermeyer. read more ].