Benjamin Sayers - M.Arch Think Piece (Empowering the Future Architect: An Interactive Journey)

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The Second Decision

You must decide on how you intend to adapt and change your role to the immediate transitions and changes which are being demanded by the industry. You can either‌

Bend the role of the Architect Bend the current role of the architect to maintain relevance in the industry. The Architectural profession is at a tipping point, so you adapt to the role requirements within a project. This will involve an adaptive, flexible approach to future projects, working to your strengths and maximising them within the project requirements.

Pioneer the role of the Architect Become the pioneer for the Architectural profession. Venture into a new skillset that will set you apart from other practitioners that may not necessarily be Architectural practice in its purist form. This will include taking on new tasks and responsibilities and adding further value to the role of the Architect.

Pioneer the role of the Architect

Bend the role of the Architect

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