Okay... - Project Architect Collective Architecture Employee Review

Strong designs and projects for a smaller office. The owners care very much about chemistry and transparency in the office. Everyone has an opportunity to make an impact and those who have ambition are highly regarded.

The office itself is an odd layout and does not have the design presence to coincide with its talent. The office is also not conveniently located near a metro which is an issue with all Gtown offices. (Apparently we may be moving soon.)

Learn a lot about design and the process you go through from marketing and business development all the way through to the pre-design phase of design. You are able to come up with your own ideas for design on projects and collaborate with team memebers to work through to the construction document phase. You have one-on-one experience with both principals which is super for your growth as a designer. Other opportunities are having the ability to further your growth through joining different organizations and being part of the community, connecting with other people within the industry. There are also fun perks at the firm such as company outings and fun times out together as a group for a more team building experience. Overall, you gain a lot of experience at the firm than you would working at a larger firm.

Sometimes I would forget to eat because I enjoyed what I was doing so much. But I think that is pretty normal for everyone in the industry.