Archinect - Features 2024-05-03T01:58:19-04:00 https://archinect.com/features/article/150135767/10-architects-on-their-mid-career-pivot-from-employee-to-employer 10 Architects on Their Mid-Career Pivot From Employee to Employer Archinect 2019-05-23T12:08:00-04:00 >2019-05-25T14:31:05-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/99/99a569362440c5ab53ad463ffbb92819.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>That singular moment, the moment that you decide that you are ready to cast your own shadow is one of intense pressure and relief. The world of architecture is now up to you to discover, create and affect freely and yet, that also means that the world of architecture is now up to you to discover, create and effect freely. At this point in your career, you've likely managed a team, handled various aspects of business development, and have built up significant professional experience. While some are content to continue working for a great practice run by someone else, for others, the learning curve can seem to flatten. For those in the latter category, starting your own business may feel like the next step.</p> https://archinect.com/features/article/150130726/19-young-architects-on-why-they-decided-to-start-their-careers-with-their-own-firms 19 Young Architects on Why They Decided to Start Their Careers With Their Own Firms Anthony George Morey 2019-05-02T12:00:00-04:00 >2019-05-06T11:54:45-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/13/134d01998f0f65d43239952001ec66b2.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>Striking it on your own can be an exhilarating process, the ability to take on your own clients, building your imagination and growing your own company. While your mind will jump immediately to the successes of your own company, learning the nuances of the nuts and bolts is just as if not more critical of launching your own design office. Looking through our <a href="https://archinect.com/features/tag/845829/small-studio-snapshots" target="_blank">Small Studio Snapshots</a>, we look to highlight the reasons, decisions, and motivations from some of today's young, successful and productive offices.</p>