Architect

that emotionally resonates with me. The power of being able to elicit that level of emotion has contributed immensely in drawing me towards architecture. Looking back at everything, I haven’t had that one ‘ah-ha’ moment when I suddenly realized an Architect is what I want to be, but instead, it has been a more gradual process; the initial fascination intensifying into a deep-rooted passion for the art. After garnering excellent scores in the Architecture aptitude exams I had the opportunity of…

and beauty ”. Another renowned architect Albertii also defined three main factors: firmitas, utilitas and venustas (robustness, utility and beauty). So we could confirm that the beauty is a widely accepted requisite element of architecture. In terms of the beauty, most of the time it is related to visual appearance consist of symmetry, proportion, material, and execution of the construction. There was a long-term debate about symmetry and proportion among architects. The representatives are…

My response to Recovering Utopia by Nathanial Coleman from the Journal of Architectural Education. This article is an intellectual article that works towards defining utopia in regard to architecture and city planning. It includes explanations that make up the dangers and realistic ideals that come along with trying to create utopia in architecture or a utopian city. Coleman describes what makes up utopia in architecture which include as he describes four elements: “social and political content;…

This will make sure the project is completed on time, on budget and to the satisfaction of our client. The project will include gathering information, architectural design plans, materials list and required permits. Communicating updates with architects, venders, contractors, Mr. Rickley, the Island Home Club (IHC) and other stakeholders. The project will incorporate the interests of all stakeholders…

Quality is regarded as one of the most critical factors needed to ensure the success of construction projects. Quality of construction projects, as well as project success, can be regarded as the full filament of expectations (i.e. the satisfaction) of the project participants. Quality management has played a role in the transition from reacting to the outcome of site production activities to become a strategic business function accounting for the raison d’être (reason of being) of construction…

to be considered an architect. The field and study of my interest, as far as architecture, obtains to turning blueprints into residential buildings that are “works of art”. The architecture of buildings can be defined as, “The process and the product of planning, designing, and the construction of buildings.” The anatomy of buildings within architecture takes the knowledge of art and science to have a successful project. You can do multiple things to be considered an architect, it’s only…

The work of an architect is visible from the houses in a sub development to skyscrapers located in cities all around. Every building or structure no matter how small or how large started as a design created by an architect. The styles of architecture varies around the world and from architect to architect, each person has their own style of design. Becoming an architect requires a lengthy and expensive college education along with an internship for a student to become certified. Even though the…

Architects ability in determining the design outcome are declining due to their inability to produce detailed design and take the risk in delivering the project. It is said that whoever bear the liability, he will control the project. As the role of architect become insignificant in a project, other professions begin to replace and fill the vacant services. The invasion of the…

Architects are pivotal to a functioning society; everything from houses to parks, and even whole cities are designed and planned by architects. Historically, architects have existed since the beginning of time, from the Megalithic Temples to the Stonehenge buildings were made to contribute to society. Some of the most recognized groups in history were known for their architecture such as the Mayans and the Incans. Architects have the ability to make a huge impact on society. Buildings like the…

registration boards require architecture graduates to complete a lengthy paid internship—generally 3 years of experience—before they may sit for the Architect Registration Examination” (Architects: Career, Salary and Education Information,…