Archinect - Features2024-11-23T08:45:34-05:00https://archinect.com/features/article/150173260/worrell-yeung-on-perfecting-the-art-of-a-long-game-architecture-practice
Worrell Yeung On Perfecting The Art Of A Long-Game Architecture Practice Katherine Guimapang2019-12-05T11:27:00-05:00>2019-12-06T09:14:30-05:00
<img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/83/8378b46b9a8dba86f7c6d886615dd454.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>There are many reasons for architects to start their own practice, and often, it's no easy task. As New York City-based architects Max Worrell and Jejon Yeung explain, "there's no road map or set course" for architects to follow. However, it's this level of ambiguity that is both daunting and exciting for the pair and their eponymous practice, <a href="https://archinect.com/firms/cover/150173265/worrell-yeung" target="_blank">Worrell Yeung</a>. After spending 10 years working for firms in New York, Worrell and Yeung took the leap towards establishing their studio in 2014. </p>
<p>Since then, the duo has established themselves as a formidable force in residential, public, and commercial design. When running their practice, work/life balance and collaboration is critical. The two express, "it isn't a business or profession quite like a start-up where we are looking to grow quickly and sell the firm. Instead, building an architecture practice is a slow process, but one where we can shape and craft what our firm is."</p>
<p>For this week's <a href="https://archinect.com/features/tag/1222145/studio-snapshots" target="_blank">Studio Snapshot</a>, Archinect connected with Worre...</p>