EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 11, 2017

When performing our Design Development phase with clients, we typically assist them in selecting all their finishes, plumbing fixtures and lighting. It’s an Additional Service , but one that most clients are happy to have us complete. Present too few and your client may not feel well served. Do you set limits?

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 22, 2022

This continues until you wonder why you don’t finish the project yourself. Keep them accountable to owning and finishing the job. When I worked with her, Beth was a project manager at a small civil engineering firm. Beth was driven and extremely competent and loved by clients. authors William Oncken, Jr.

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Architizer

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

The client adopted these decisions very easily. We – as architects – sometimes have to face several needs in terms of design and aesthetics from clients that are not educated – which can become fatal if consistence is lost through the procedure. How have your clients responded to the finished project?

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 28, 2018

Finishes and fixtures by our interior designer Sarah, overseen by my partner (and wife) Lise de Vito. We did all the interior finishes and fixtures and Lise did the landscape. Virtually 100%, the benefit of doing development work, no client input or approval required. Photography Credit. Bruce Damonte. brucedamonte. Vectorworks.

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Deezen

JANUARY 12, 2022

My closest partner, John Young, became a taxi driver and Renzo set up a small firm in France and had a tiny bit of work. Of course, it was the most famous insurance firm in the world, so there was a very cutting edge element within that. The building proved just as divisive as its forerunner in Paris.

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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. With clients? We use Trello to keep track of tasks from project inception until the construction is finished. Project Name.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 7, 2013

Every residential architecture project starts months, maybe even years before a client ever approaches an architect. Our potential clients have saved their money and prepared a budget. They’ve been dreaming of their finished project for months, with a specific scope of work and hopes for unique custom features.

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 26, 2017

Every business, including architecture firms (yes, its true!), Most sole practitioners and small firms I know struggle to meet the minimum requirements of operation. These are services available to your client, but are NOT included in your basic architectural services. must earn a profit. Additional Services.

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EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

Instead of recapping the course or giving a final exam, I share with my students a presentation titled Advice as You Finish School and Start to Practice. Advice as You Finish School and Start to Practice… 1. DON’T GET UPSET BY CLIENTS THAT THINK THEY KNOW EVERYTHING ABOUT ARCHITECTURE. Future clients will be the result.

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Architizer

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Etereo Design is both a singular studio with a unique output and a cosmopolitan firm of the 21st century, which is to say it draws strength from the intersection of cultures. Archermit’s core concept is to create new multidimensional spatial experiences.

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EntreArchitect

AUGUST 30, 2016

This month, the #ArchiTalks topic is “Back to School”, so I am encouraging my fellow small firm architects to go back to school themselves and learn what they need to know to find the work they want and live a life they’ll love. As small firm architects, how do we get noticed by those prospects? Back to School.

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 16, 2012

Every business, including architecture firms (yes, its true!), Most sole proprietors and small firms I know, struggle to meet the minimum requirements of operation. These are services available to your client, but are NOT included in your basic architectural services. must earn a profit. Additional Services.

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EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

During college I worked for a firm for only 6 months, before I threw up my hands and quit. This firm never made it onto my resume or portfolio even though I did some great drawings there. Your Interns Could Be Your Future Clients. It Took a Village. The Worst Job I Ever Had – and the Most Important. My boss was a difficult man.

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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. I’ve written this because I have the good fortune to work for a guy named Bob that you all know and love. So, I’m a college intern.

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 22, 2012

Leave him a comment and tell him we said “hi” Bob describes how he uses a narrative during the programming phase to learn what his clients want, both functionally as well as emotionally. Your finished business plan is waiting. I had a blast! For one, it’s lots of fun to dream big… with no limits. Give it a try.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 4, 2017

Dick and I selected a neutral earth-tone color scheme and I thought the deep tan color of the Sandtone finish would look great. The relationship you have built with your client will be strengthened in ways that would be impossible otherwise. I worked very closely with the senior partner at the time, Dick Kaeyer.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 3, 2018

Dick and I selected a neutral earth-tone color scheme and I thought the deep tan color of the Sandtone finish would look great. The relationship you have built with your client will be strengthened in ways that would be impossible otherwise. I worked very closely with the senior partner at the time, Dick Kaeyer. What was I thinking!

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EntreArchitect

MAY 15, 2018

Do you know how to calculate the exact amount you need to charge your clients in order to earn 20 percent profit on that project? Learn how by downloading our free course Profit for Small Firm Architects today at entrearchitect.com/freecourse. What is it that we sell as small firm architects? Start Transcript.

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EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 16, 2014

For me, Twitter is better for connecting with other professionals than for finding my next client. I put most of my social media efforts toward connecting with other architects, but Facebook is fantastic for connecting with potential clients. I often hear people say, “I don’t get it.” I say, give it a try. It is simply beautiful.

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EntreArchitect

AUGUST 24, 2014

Instead of recapping the course or giving a final exam, I share with my students a presentation titled Advice as You Finish School and Start to Practice. Advice as You Finish School and Start to Practice. DON’T GET UPSET BY CLIENTS THAT THINK THEY KNOW EVERYTHING ABOUT ARCHITECTURE. The Architectural world is way too small.

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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. Understanding the specific market you choose to serve is the first step in successfully marketing your firm, online or off. Each of our prospects come to us with a story in the minds. Tell YOUR story.

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EntreArchitect

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

During college I worked for a firm for only 6 months, before I threw up my hands and quit. This firm never made it onto my resume or portfolio even though I did some great drawings there. Your Interns Could Be Your Future Clients. It Took a Village. The Worst Job I Ever Had – and the Most Important. My boss was a difficult man.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 21, 2013

With my expertise in surveying existing conditions, I launched a direct mail marketing campaign (though I had no idea that’s what it was called) aimed at local sole proprietors and small firms. We had started our own architecture firm. We had no experience as business owners, no real savings and no clients.

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Life of an Architect

SEPTEMBER 7, 2015

We didn’t keep time sheets; our deadlines were identified by the day, not how many hours we had to finish the work. I can only remember a few brief periods where we all came together to get something completed in order to meet a promise we made to a client – but normally everybody can leave when they want.

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Life of an Architect

OCTOBER 11, 2015

I’m going to finish things by looking at a few quotes and allow them to help convey the message of today’s post. They find refuge in academia with its impressionable young students eager to learn what they have to say (since their prospective clients were not interested).

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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

JANUARY 27, 2013

Are you making enough to finish each month with a profit? When we present our initial schematic designs to our client, we are selling. When I present a product or service to a prospective client, I am presenting them with something that will improve their lives. Qualify the Client. We need to talk. No business.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 20, 2014

Dick and I selected a neutral earthtone color scheme and I thought the deep tan color of the Sandtone finish would look great. The relationship you have built with your client will be streghthened in ways that would be impossible otherwise. Today I am sharing an article from the early days of Entrepreneur Architect.

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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. Even more importantly though, I learned that small choices lead to big progress. Click here for Part 2 of How I Started My Own Architecture Firm.

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EntreArchitect

NOVEMBER 10, 2013

Publication is a form of social proof indicating that our designs are worthy of our prospective clients’ attention. Assemble a collection of your best works and publish your own monograph to share with prospects and clients. A few years back I finished our own dining room walls with recessed wood paneling.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 14, 2013

Even more importantly though, I learned that small choices lead to big progress. 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. When I was 13, I started doing the same.

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EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 24, 2007

Complete a project successfully and your client will recommend your firm to their friends and family. What if your clients not only recommended your firm, but worshipped it? When you’re finished with that, be sure to check out their Church of the Customer blog. They call these strategies their six tenets: 1.

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Life of an Architect

MARCH 16, 2014

One of the best things about working in a small firm is also one of the worst – you are responsible for getting your own work done. I have organized a very, very small collection of photos here in chronological order based on the days we were in England. So yeah … uhm, good to be back.

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 5, 2018

Do you know how to calculate the exact amount you need to charge your clients in order to earn 20% profit on that project? Learn how by downloading our free course profit for small firm architects today at EntreArchitect.com/freecourse. Gusto is making payroll benefits and HR easy for small businesses.

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EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 22, 2007

Dick and I selected a neutral earthtone color scheme and I thought the deep tan color of the Sandtone finish would look great. Manage your client’s expectations. The relationship you have built with your client will be streghthened in ways that would be impossible otherwise.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 13, 2015

You have a business to run, a field report to finish, deadlines, a family, some hobbies, and your phone is about to ring… so you need to pick up. Much like your clients not worrying about the technical details or the blueprints of a new building. Get Your Head in the Cloud. Yes, I know. There is no time for change, right?

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Life of an Architect

NOVEMBER 30, 2014

Rarely does our office take on a project where the clients want to cut out the construction administration portion of our jobs. This is the time when the clients get to see the house evolve and come to life – sometimes it becomes apparent that they might not have understood the drawings as thoroughly as was believed.

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