Good morning, everyone! Yesterday was such a long busy day (so I fell asleep again) but there was a small little email my project manager forwarded to me that brightened up my day.
The client loved one of the schematic design I proposed. The design was almost axed during the in-house review because "we thought" that it's not for this client.
I bet you have heard a comment like this from your boss or others before.
First don't get upset about it. Listen to them. Their comments are most likely based on their experience (or it might be purely just an opinion sometimes). But be sure that your idea is based on good observation and an analysis that makes sense and can be understood by others. Then work your _ _ _ _ off to make it happen (wow, I curse a lot this week.). Finally, express your idea confidently (and strategically because you need to make them listen).
In my opinion the observation is the most important part of the design process no matter how good you are as a designer. This raw data is a great resource that I can grab, process and tailor my idea for any particular problems with a custom design approach. It is dangerous to just design based on what you like without an observation or listening to your client's requests and critiques because you will end up with a generic work instead of the custom one.
The schematic design I proposed was purely based on my site survey. The building we are renovating is in the metro area where art is appreciated. You can find huge sculptures along the streets. So why not bring art onto the site if we want people to come here ? Architecture is not only about designing a building it is about accommodating people.
I found that an observation is also a great tool to live through this chaotic world and stay true to yourself especially when there are so many people out there express themselves so loudly that sometimes you hardly hear your own voice.
Have a great day! Gotta head to work now!
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