Interviewee: Kameron Quick
PROMPT 1
Author Dana Cuff defines Praxis in her text, Architecture: The Story of Practice: “architecture [is] a practice or collection of practices, an art.” Ask your mentor to expand on one of the following aspects of architectural practice as it relates to their praxis:
We had a discussion about two aspects of architectural practice:
- design/critiques
- client/contractor relationships
Notes from the conversation:
-It is important to recognize how you communicate well.
-How do you best show when conveying a message to a client?
-Do not show final (renderings, etc.) – you need feedback
-Do not show a client something you do not like
-Understanding power dynamics in the room
-Manage cares of each member of a team
-What is the story of the project?
-One big design move or concept – the parti.
-Design build works for the contractor – they are the client
-Good partner to manage budget and schedule
-Less Design, Bid, Build then there used to be
-Trusted advisor role – advisory role over contractor
-Design first
-Business supports practice
Three ethical questions or circumstances that are integral in that aspect of practice:
- How do you best show when conveying a message to a client without presenting something “overly-ambitious?”
- Is it ethical to listen or side with a contractor or engineer and cut corners when it seems necessary for the budget?
- Would you consider presenting a design that you are discouraged about just to show more production? What if that ends up being the scheme chosen?