Architizer

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Ranging in size, geography and expertise, these 26 studios came out on top in the Best Firm Categories. Rooted in a solid conceptual approach, the firm elevates functional design into inspiring schemes that envelop the senses. While the following practices excelled in their categories, their work has a broader resonance.

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EntreArchitect

AUGUST 9, 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. Firm Address. What was the process for permitting? I handled permitting myself. Click here to learn how. Project Name.

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Contractor Permits Small Firm Design 52

EntreArchitect

JULY 5, 2018

Firm Address. What was the process for permitting? We submitted the plans and permitting took about 2 months, a pretty standard timeline for the City of Phoenix. The post Behind The Design 003: <br>Canal House <br>by The Ranch Mine appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects.

Mining 52

Mining Housing Contractor Permits 52

EntreArchitect

JULY 5, 2016

The UK Government permits Apprentices to be paid substantially less than the Minimum Wage. The post A Guide to Successful Recruitment at Your Architecture Firm (Part One) appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. They will also require a high level of Supervision and Mentoring.

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Recruitment Architecture Firm Firms Architecture 52

EntreArchitect

JULY 18, 2017

Systems are the sound structure of a successful architectural firm. Every firm, with any experience, has many of these processes already in place. It’s the document that we use at my firm to gather much of this important information from our clients. Listen carefully. Don’t give your services away. Photograph your work.

Small Firm 52

Small Firm Management Firms Project 52

EntreArchitect

MARCH 13, 2017

Is it a building permit, or a healthier, happier place to raise their family? Am I developing boring technical drawings for a permit, or am I managing an emotional (and possibly overwhelming) experience that will ultimately improve the lives of my clients’ family? Marketing always begins with understanding your target. Who are they?

Home 52

Home Housing Architect Permits 52

EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 24, 2011

It is truly an honor when clients grant us their trust and permit us to create such spaces. The post The Blessings of Christmas and Being a Residential Architect appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. We are truly blessed to be residential architects.

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Residential Architect Client Clients 40

EntreArchitect

JANUARY 12, 2014

Others wanted to know about how to start their own firms. Should non-architects be permitted to use the term “architect”? As individual small firm architects, we have more important tasks requiring our attention. The post Be Better appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects.

Small Firm 40

Small Firm Architecture School Education Regulation 40

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. Bring them to site visits, construction meetings, to get building permits and anywhere outside the office to learn.

Architect 52

Architect Students Architecture School Client 52

EntreArchitect

JANUARY 23, 2018

Successful project delivery relies on the manager’s understanding of the constraints and goals of the project, both those of the firm and those of the client. Doing so helps to defend the magnitude of the design contingency to permit detailed development of deferred project elements. Corner 3: Design Budget.

Project 52

Project Estimating Architecture Client 52

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. Bring them to site visits, construction meetings, to get building permits and anywhere outside the office to learn.

Students 52

Students Architecture School Client Clients 52

EntreArchitect

OCTOBER 10, 2017

My firm, Fivecat Studio, was founded in 1999. With no clients and no money, we launched the firm as a sole proprietorship; Annmarie McCarthy, Architect. Slowly, we grew the firm and in 2002, with my license in hand, we incorporated as McCarthy LePage Architects, PC. Which Business Structure is Best for An Architecture Firm?

Architecture Firm 52

Architecture Firm Structure Firms Professional Services 52

EntreArchitect

MAY 15, 2018

Learn how by downloading our free course Profit for Small Firm Architects today at entrearchitect.com/freecourse. LePage and this is the podcast dedicated to a successful life as a small firm entrepreneur architect. What is it that we sell as small firm architects? Mark: 00:21. Mark: 00:38. Mark: 01:14.

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Client Clients Small Firm Firms 40

EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 24, 2013

With no clients and no money, we launched the firm as a sole proprietorship; Annmarie McCarthy, Architect. Slowly, we grew the firm and in 2002, with my license in hand, we incorporated as McCarthy LePage Architects, PC. We knew from day one that we needed a way to differentiate ourselves from the many other local firms.

Architecture Firm 52

Architecture Firm Structure Firms Architect 52

EntreArchitect

AUGUST 29, 2017

Are the projects you’re signing resulting in a profit for your firm? Take a close look at your firm’s sales process (if you have any process at all.) Here are 7 mistakes that may be costing your firm critical sales. Want to learn how to better sell as an architect? You don’t tightly target your prospects.

Architect 52

Architect Small Firm Firms Client 52

Life of an Architect

MARCH 2, 2014

This next week – weather permitting – the electrical and plumbing rough should be completed and form boards adjusted and set to prepare for the actual concrete pour. We are going to have weekly job site meetings for a while, getting the slab right will go a long ways towards keeping things right as the project is built.

Modern 94

Modern Architect Site Contractor 94

EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 9, 2016

But, knowing sooner, rather than later, that continuing to invest your time will lead to a dead end will permit you to disengage and move on to seek out better opportunities. ” The post 7 Selling Mistakes That Cost Architects Critical Sales appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects.

Architect 52

Architect Client Clients Permits 52

Life of an Architect

OCTOBER 13, 2013

We completed the permit drawings a week ago and successfully acquired the permit before the end of September. I use it now and have at the previous three firms I’ve worked at. That is, projects that get stopped before the permit or construction phase (where my early investment was made) may end up generating a big hole.

Modern 86

Modern Architect Permits Construction 86

EntreArchitect

MARCH 24, 2013

For the past twelve weeks, we’ve explored every element required for a successful architecture firm. I’ve been continuously improving my firm’s project management system since we launched in 1999. Systems are the sound structure of a successful architectural firm. Don’t give your services away.

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