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

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. He shares his knowledge about architecture and how architects work.

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EntreArchitect

OCTOBER 13, 2013

We had no clients, little money and were filled with confidence. In 2003, with many accolades and a determination to take our firm to the next level, we moved out of the darkness of the basement and into a light-filled 2,000 square foot office space in Pleasantville. We are blessed with many fabulous clients.

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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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EntreArchitect

JUNE 3, 2015

Recently the subject of specifications for residential architecture was discussed in detail on the EntreArchitect Podcast. If you are a licensed architect creating architectural documents for your projects, you might want to listen to that podcast and read this article. How many of your clients happen to be attorneys?

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Architizer

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Architizer’s global architectural awards program, the 11th Annual A+Awards , is now accepting submissions, with a Main Entry Deadline of December 16th this year. The A+List forms a comprehensive guide to the world’s best architecture firms and is refreshed each year based on the results of the annual A+Awards program.

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 19, 2019

When Annmarie and I launched our architecture studio in 1999, we knew that we wanted to give our firm a unique identity. Every other firm in the region was named for their founders. Our plans were to create a firm unlike anyone else and we needed a name to separate us from the pack. Frank Gehry is a very strong brand.

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 30, 2014

Most every week, I would write my thoughts on architecture and design in “Westchester County and Beyond” I’d share updates on our current projects and information on the latest products and materials. Though cross-linked with fivecat.com , I wrote the blog as a personal project without a direct reference to the firm.

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 10, 2013

” When one of my residential architecture clients finally reaches out and calls Fivecat Studio , these are some of the thoughts they may start with. Most of our clients are first time builders. You’re in the Client Happiness Business. They have saved for years and have very specific expectations.

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EntreArchitect

OCTOBER 20, 2013

Our job as small firm architects is not only to design great buildings or to prepare construction documents, which become the legal contract between owner and contractor. Our clients have big dreams, little idea of how to achieve their goals and often carry unrealistic expectations regarding schedule and budget.

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 21, 2018

ALLEN ARCHITECTURE LLC. Firm Address. This client is the older brother of a childhood (and current) friend. We have seen each other often over the last two decades and always discussed architecture. Withheld at clients request. We are a husband and wife design firm (architect husband, interiors wife).

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EntreArchitect

OCTOBER 13, 2015

As small firm residential architects, the most effective and least expensive way to accomplish this process is to start online. Here are my 21 Rules of Online Marketing for Residential Architects: 1. Understanding the specific market you choose to serve is the first step in successfully marketing your firm, online or off.

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 28, 2017

I speak with or communicate online with small firm architects almost every day. I want to know with what members of our small firm community are struggling, so that we at EntreArchitect might develop resources to help you build a better business. As with many small firm architects, I struggled with this issue as well.

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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

AUGUST 16, 2018

EntreArchitect: Behind the Design is a weekly blog series where we feature work designed, developed and/or built by small firm entrepreneur architect members of The EntreArchitect Community. SteelHouse 1 & 2 by Zack/de Vito Architecture & Construction. Zack/e Vito Architecture + Construction. With clients?

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EntreArchitect

AUGUST 2, 2018

EntreArchitect: Behind the Design is a weekly blog series where we feature work designed, developed and/or built by small firm entrepreneur architect members of The EntreArchitect Community. We use TinkerBox as our showroom where we meet with clients, hold seasonal open houses and design unveilings for new projects.

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Architizer

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

In these terms it transforms the residential concept into a retreat – it returns to the roots that form the essential essence of living in a home. The client adopted these decisions very easily. Design has to maintain the E(environmental), S(social) and C(cultural) context that contemporary architecture suggests.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 20, 2015

Anyone practicing architecture for more than a few months knows that patience is a prerequisite for success. An efficient process of architecture is all about choices and obtaining decisions from some clients takes the patience of a saint. Question: Can a small firm “specialize” in more than one market? .

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Life of an Architect

JULY 19, 2014

A while back I wrote a post titled “ Architectural Interns ” where I stated: Other than slowing things down, interns aren’t very useful in small firms because we run fast and lean. You might recognize Michael as the namesake principal of the firm where Bob and I now work. Hi, Internet!

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EntreArchitect

JULY 26, 2018

EntreArchitect: Behind the Design is a weekly blog series where we feature work designed, developed and/or built by small firm entrepreneur architect members of The EntreArchitect Community. On this project there were two people of the Architecture team. With clients? All commercial project and most residential.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 5, 2017

It was a name on which we could begin to build our new brand of architecture. Michael Graves, Richard Meier, Zaha Hadid; each built a firm and a strong brand using their own names. 10 Rules for a Powerful Brand in Architecture. Below are ten rules for building a powerful brand for your architecture firm.

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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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Architizer

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The latest edition of “ Architizer: The World’s Best Architecture ” — a stunning, hardbound book celebrating the most inspiring contemporary architecture from around the globe — is now available. The result is a catalog of projects that combine unique architectural solutions with remarkable contextual sensitivity.

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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

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.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 19, 2018

With clients? The clients had a wonderful trust in me and I was able to maintain the design intent throughout the process. How involved was your client throughout the design process? We stress the need for this on every project but on residential projects it is not always performed. Which communication tools did you use?

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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. He shares his knowledge about architecture and how architects work.

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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

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

JULY 5, 2018

This allows us to educate future clients on what is important to us, how we work, what we are working on, what we’ve recently completed, what is available, etc. This is not something that happens often in private residential architecture and is always a fantastic event. With clients? Autocad and Sketchup.

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EntreArchitect

NOVEMBER 9, 2015

It’s not only the story of my first project, but the complete story of how my wife and architect business partner Annmarie McCarthy and I started our own architecture firm. How I Started My Own Architecture Firm. I always knew I would someday have my own firm. My First Job in Architecture.

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EntreArchitect

MAY 2, 2017

Two Key Factors That Will Help You Grow Your Architecture Business Online. Growing your architecture business can be tough. Those are the two key factors to a successful online architecture marketing strategy, targeting and identifying when a prospect is ready to buy. We’ve all been there. Targeting Your Marketing.

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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

OCTOBER 11, 2016

Discovering unforeseen conditions can be one of those events that tip the balance of an architectural project, causing it to spiral out of control into a flaming pile of budget over runs and angry hurt feelings. The mindset of our client matters throughout the project. It’s not money that may be spent.

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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. Knowing that I wanted to practice architecture as a career, I had a white fold-up drafting board at a very early age. Do you use hand drawing to market your firm?

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EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Some of us restrict our time online to personal social interactions, while others use these powerful networking platforms to help promote our architectural businesses. One platform may be your personal favorite over the many others, but are your prospective clients enjoying their time on that same platform?

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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. The past 5 years have seen a dramatic shift in the architecture industry. Sprinting series.

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