Wonder how and why young Architects start their own practice?
Hear how Alvin, Principal Architect at Prose Architects did it and more.
In this episode of Architecture Siol! Podcast we discuss the following:
- His career path and why networking is important
- Importance of working on design AND project Architect role throughout a project
- His experience working as a Design Architect in Surbana Jurong
- His experiences working on DUO as a Project Architect
- Why Alvin always seeks new challenges and opportunities
- How and why he started his own practice, Prose Architects
- The pros and cons of pursuing a conventional Architecture career path vs a non-linear one.
- \"Is there always a clear path to follow? No, just do it with no regrets\"
- His views on the many essential skills an Architect should have
- The design methodology and how is team at Prose Architects approaches projects (hint: it starts with a question)
- The story behind one of Prose Architects' Char Yong (Dabu) Foundation Limited Association Mixed-Development building project through a SIA Design Competition win
- Who Alvin considers great \"mentors\" during his architecture journey.
- His future plans and goals for Prose Architects and his personal life.
- His view on why small firms may be in a better position to pivot when needed in future.
- How Alvin manages his firm together with his wife who is also in the same firm while juggling raising a child.
- His advice for young architecture graduates
Learn more about Prose Architects at https://prose-architects.com/
You can connect with Alvin on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alvin-liau/
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