Architect: designing career
If the world did not exist an architect, humanity still be
huddled in caves. He comes up with the basic concept of the building, its
appearance, links together all the nuances. The task of the architect - to
design a structure that best meets the customer's needs.
If it is a private house - it must be easy to use for a
particular family, the store - create the desire among customers to return
again and again, an office building - to optimize workspace employees ...
Any building must be "tied" to the countryside, in
harmony with the environment, especially in the historical parts of the city -
not for nothing that in many metropolitan areas, to preserve the architectural
appearance, introduced a single style of buildings.
The rustic building - its canons. For example, on the banks
of reservoirs and rivers can not build houses closer than 200 meters from the
water.
All this,
the architect must take into account, as well as the demand for property and
prices of ready-made objects.
Of course, in modern conditions on projects, especially
large, working a team of specialists - sometimes up to 50-100 people. But the
person in charge of one - the chief architect of the project.
It is responsible for any problems with our customers, city
authorities and government agencies.
Very seldom there are situations when a really important
object "leaves" little-known architectural bureaus: crystal-clear
reputation and an extensive portfolio of work performed - the card of an
architect. Therefore, nothing is more appreciated in professional circles as a
name.
Two in one
Architecture - creative activity. Man not gifted, career
very difficult to do. There is a danger to remain forever a perpetual
apprentice, korpyaschim on drawings by someone else's idea.
Of what constitutes a successful architect? Professionals
claim: a talent and love for the profession and hard work.
Moreover, the latter are in any case can not be
underestimated. Architects who are working "on the table" very much.
Some of them are really talented, but the fate of the unrecognized genius in
architecture is unenviable. If a poet or composer can appreciate the descendants
of the architect is valuable only to realize ideas.
Choose this profession if:
you love to paint;
possess good spatial
thinking;
"To you"
with computers;
able to work in a
team.
The path from the first sketch to the completed project may
take only a person with good organizational skills. Of course, the market is
such a service as the net sales of the architectural project. For example, in
the suburban construction. However, providing the customer with only a pile of
drawings, a lot of money does not earn. Demand for professionals who are able
to provide a package of "turnkey" services.
Work on the project begins with an explanation of the
desires of the customer, its financial possibilities and goals.
Then developed a primary architectural documentation. Once
the project is approved by the client as a whole or, in the case of, for
example, the municipal order, won the tender, starts laborious process of
negotiation.
According to the architects themselves, most of the time and
nerves is spent at this stage. Authorities in the capital are many, each with
its own rules, days of admission, to the format of the documentation
requirements ... Experienced architects fewer problems - work enough
connection, exit to the right people. After signing all the necessary documents
directly to the construction begins.
There is such a thing - "supervision". It includes
full support for the object to the end of construction.
Do not choose this profession if:
count on quick
dividends;
You do not possess
the gift of persuasion;
no perseverance;
conflicted by nature.
The task of the architect - to be watchful in all things. In
recent years there have been several cases of collapse of structures in Moscow
and other cities. People died. Field supervision is needed to minimize risks.
Of course, in different areas of work involving narrow specialists: designers,
engineers, builders ... total control over their work - is also the
responsibility of the architect. Therefore, the knowledge he needed from many
areas - from design to engineering systems and landscaping.
Architect absolutely necessary computer skills. Today,
design is completely "tied" to the computers. Knowledge of programs
such as 3D Studio MAX, AutoCAD, Arcon, ArchiCad need nothing less than the
ability to paint and draw on paper.
Learn how to architect ...
The newly minted freshmen architectural faculties primarily
acquainted with the already established before these monuments.
It pays great attention to all universities. In parallel,
students learn the basics of architectural design and rules of composition.
Practical exercises begin at undergraduate - on the
principle "from simple to complex." First - to draw in the projection
of a building or structure, and then - to build a perspective view of an architectural
monument. And only after that - the development of an independent architectural
project. Usually begin to charge a small public building (eg, store) or a
private one-family house.
In parallel, students take a course of theoretical courses
and practical training.
By high rates of job complicated. There are clear
requirements for the project design - clean floors, the number of large and
small rooms, toilets, lighting and overall architectural design.
Graduate should be able to design anything. Therefore,
during their studies, students try their hand in all architectural forms, and
only in the last couple of years of study focused on one thing, choosing what
to liking.
Career
The first task - bonding of cardboard mock-ups of buildings
according to the drawings of more experienced colleagues. After some time, a
novice specialist moves to the position of the architect. He was entrusted the
implementation details of the drawings and project development under the
guidance of the senior architects.
Then you can become a project manager. And if there is a
desire and opportunity - to open his own architectural office. In the West, it
turns out not before the age of forty. We have examples where young people have
discovered their own architectural bureau immediately after the institute's
Bench and succeed! Much depends on your abilities, self-confidence and ... good
luck.
Another career option - work in major design institutes and
government agencies related to architecture.
The staff of these organizations a lot of steps to a greater
or lesser degree of responsibility.
The common position includes a staffing specialist of
various categories, leading and chief specialist, head of department.
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