10 reasons to become an architect

Welcome to the world of architecture—a profession that combines artistry, technical expertise, and a passion for shaping the built environment. Whether you’re already drawn to the idea of becoming an architect or you are curious about what this field has to offer, join me as I share 10 reasons why pursuing a career in architecture could be your ultimate calling.

As an architect (and interior designer) with 15+ years of experience, I’ve found immense fulfilment in this creative and dynamic field. Here’s why you too might find yourself captivated by the world of architecture:

10/ TEN: a great skillset

7 years of training gives you a load of different skills. Plus you get to immerse yourself in an intellectually stimulating environment and bond with your studio group.

9/ NINE: the Education

You train not only within Architecture but also in interiors, urban planning, art history, construction, psychology, storytelling, illustration, sculpture, presenting, and debater - you become a thinker, creator, and excuse maker.

8/ EIGHT: career options

These skills will prepare you for your career - whatever direction you take. You are not tied to Architecture.

7/ SEVEN: designing and creating

You get to draw out solutions and build models which are developed into real-scale things.

6/ SIX: life long learning

You never stop learning and gaining skills. Architects learn something new every day. You will continue to learn way after university, i.e you will understand and appreciate how things go together, come apart, function, etc.

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5/ FIVE: making a difference

Architecture affects people’s lives, whether they realize it or not. Your work can, and should, improve their environment and make it safer.

4/ FOUR: you designed that building

Passing a building and knowing that you are part of the reason it’s there or at least the reason it looks like that.

3/ THREE: stay up to date

Architecture is evolving and you have to evolve with it. Technology changes, new materials are created, your ideas develop, new arguments are presented, perspectives change…and you are part of this evolution.

2/ TWO: working with others & communication

You become a people person. You will work on your own but also in a team, collaboration is a big part of it. You become part of the ‘Design Team’. You need to be able to communicate through spoken presentations as well as your drawings and models. You need to stay motivated and motivate others.

You have the power to inspire.

1/ ONE:

Buildings stand the test of time, and so they will hopefully be here for longer than you are. How cool is that? - To think something up, draw it out, manage its build, and then walk through its front door.

It’s flipping cool.

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