The traditional role of the architect is far too passive and uncertain. The profession has positioned itself to sit by the phone until we are called upon and commissioned to do work. By combining Architect & Developer, you can command a greater sense of control, faster decision making, an efficient process, and the potential for a much better profit.
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In late 2021, I interviewed Robert Humble of Hybrid, an architecture, construction, and development company out of Seattle Washington. See more information about Robert at hybridarc.com. See the lecture that Robert and I participated in at Harvard {here}.
In September of 2021, I took part in a conversation on Architect & Developer with Jeff Echols and Katherine MacPhail with Context & Clarity. The podcast is an active part of the EntreArchitect Facebook community and has daily chats with lots of interaction from the audience. You should check out...
In November 2020 I hosted a Zoom interview with Lisa Sauve of Synecdoche Design Studio out of Ann Arbor, Michigan. I intend for this to be the first in a series of Zoom interviews. Let me know who I should talk to next!
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In summer 2019, I spoke with Architect & Developer Michael Kirchmann of GDSNY from New York, NY. See more information about GDSNY at gdsny.com. See more articles about Michael {here}. Michael Kirchmann: My father was a contractor and real estate developer and my mother was an interior designer – so I grew up...
I was asked to speak at the 2019 Architect as Developer Panel hosted by the Harvard Graduate School of Design. I was joined with Jonathan Tate of OJT, Macy Leung of MSL & Company, Robert Humble of Hybrid, and AJ Pires of Alloy. Also, be sure to check out the...
In September 2018, I spoke with Architects & Developers Al Gore and Lance Cayko of F9 Productions from Longmont, CO. See more information about F9 at f9productions.com. Al and Lance have a fantastic podcast that goes through the daily activities of running an architectural practice and their current role as...
In an essay on the fragmented “disurbanism” of Atlanta written 25 years ago, Rem Koolhaas discussed John Portman’s approach to architecture and development. Koolhaas described Portman’s combination of the roles of architect and developer as a “self-administered Faustian bargain,” which eliminated necessary creative tension. According to Koolhaas, Portman’s megastructural projects...
In October 2022, Enoch Sears with Business of Architecture interviewed Jason Boyer, an architect developer and founder of Boyer Vertical, a firm that specializes in developing sustainably minded, architecturally significant projects in the Phoenix Metro area. His first development project was the award-winning artHAUS condominiums in Midtown Phoenix, and Boyer...
Drew Lang, founding principal of LANG Studio in New York, shares the challenges of being an architect developer and how many of those challenges were solved with a unique approach to the award-winning development in the Catskills, Hudson Woods. Drew is an active advocate for positive collaboration in community and...
In April 2022, UrbanLand interviewed Jonathan Segal about his work as an Architect & Developer. Read the original article at {urbanland.uli.org}. Urban Land’s Spring 2022 cover depicts a groundbreaking micro-housing project in the heart of downtown at 320 West Cedar Street in San Diego’s Little Italy. Designed, developed, owned, and managed...
In October 2021, Jonathan Segal was the guest of Context & Clarity, a live cast hosted by Jeff Echols and Katherine Macphail. Jeff regularly hosts business leaders with thoughts on the profession. See more about Context & Clarity on Facebook at facebook.com/groups/entrearchitect. Also, check out the Context & Clarity show...
Architects Kevin Hüi and Andrew Maynard run a YouTube channel called Archimarathon and recently discussed Andrew’s involvement in developing a property in Melbourne, Australia. Andrew, principal of Austin Maynard Architects, acted as the Architect & Developer for the project. See more about Austin Maynard at maynardarchitects.com.
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Architect as Developer One of the most well-known online courses for architects interested in development is Jonathan Segal’s Architect as Developer course. This course is a pretty good starting place for anyone wanting to learn more about developing as an architect. I know a lot of architects who have taken this course....
The following is a list of known Architects & Developers from around the world. If you know others not listed, please let me know at james@architectanddeveloper.com
I have put together a map of known projects developed by architects along with some images. You can use the map below, or visit the map in a seperate browser {here on Google}. You can also load this into your phone’s Google Maps App by going to your phone’s web...
The most important tool for a developer is the pro forma. This malleable document calculates all the variables that go into putting a deal together with the intent of giving you the ability to make informed decisions regarding the project’s expected financial performance. Once created by hand, there are now...
I’m often asked by architects what books they should be reading when interested in getting into development. The truth is there wasn’t anything specific for both an Architect & Developer until I wrote Architect & Developer: A Guide to Self-Initiating Projects {more info}. To really understand the real estate industry,...
