#253 - The Differences Between Architecture School and Architecture Practice

This week David and Marina discuss the differences between architecture school and architecture practice. The two cover school projects vs real buildings; design process; teamwork; architecture concepts; personal growth; clients vs employers vs teachers; the pace of architecture; academic and professional career paths; skill sets; and what the differences mean for students, recent graduates, and the profession. Enjoy! (01:45) School architecture projects versus buildings that are constructed. (06:52) Project concepts and project context: Why having a concept is prevalent in school, but not in practice. (15:06) The insularity of school. Why architecture school projects are more about the students who create them whereas constructed buildings are more about the end users. (26:18) Successful architecture students do not always become successful architects. Personal growth during school and after. (30:52) The different levels of responsibility in academic and professional settings. (39:44) Teamwork in school versus teamwork in an office. (46:53) Project constraints and clients. Focusing on the design process versus the outcome (the building). (50:55) Understanding who has the final say. Working with teachers as a student versus working with colleagues, employers, and clients as a professional. (55:15) Career growth and career paths in school and practice. (01:01:45) Student expectations about working as a professional versus reality. Salaries of fresh graduates. (01:04:40) Theory versus practice. Their differences and how they could be better integrated. (01:12:47) Working in different environments: Adopting/conforming to an office’s process, standards, and expectations. This episode is supported by: • Monograph: http://bit.ly/3c65fZW • Brizo: https://bit.ly/3ryCQ5q • Miele: https://www.mieleusa.com/ • Graphisoft: https://graphisoft.com/solutions/arch... • SUBSCRIBE on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3p9VbF5 • APPLE PODCASTS: https://apple.co/2U6xFdR • SPOTIFY: https://spoti.fi/32q6b7M Connect: #secondstudiopod • WEBSITE: https://www.secondstudiopod.com/ • INSTAGRAM:   / secondstudiopod   • FACEBOOK:   / secondstudiopod   • TWITTER:   / secondstudiopod   • CALL/TEXT your suggestions and questions to 213-222-6950 About: The Second Studio is an explicit podcast about design, architecture, and the everyday. Hosted by Architects David Lee and Marina Bourderonnet, it features different creative professionals in unscripted and long-format interviews with thoughtful takes and personal discussions. Honesty and humor are used to cover a wide array of subjects. Episode Types: • GUEST INTERVIEWS: Interviews with leading professionals • DESIGN COMPANION: Tips for clients • FELLOW DESIGNER: Tips for designers • DESIGN REVIEWS: Review of buildings and other projects • AFTER HOURS: Casual conversations