I mean "Too old" as a question, btw.

what do you think you contribute to an architecture firm? 

I believe you should think long and hard about how your life experiences so far will contribute to success in this field ... it might be possible, but it is very unusual for someone of your age to attempt entry into this profession where one typically only becomes truly proficient after 30-40 years of practice.

I’m not trying to discourage you ... but do think you should be realistic about the challenges that you might face.

Good luck.

Good: François de Menil was a director/producer I think, before transitioning into architecture.

Bad: He is wealthy as fuck. 

Nice, seeing that architects gain prominence only around 70, in 10 years you should be famous, while the rest of us have been struggling since our 20s.

Jokes apart, if it enriches your life you should do it, but don’t expect to have any tangible benefits from it. You could go into academics etc but very tough to make real money at that age. Good luck!

If you have the financial wherewithal for a second career, and you have the passion for it, go for it. Beats the hell out of spending your retirement watching daytime TV.

Look up the story of William E. Poole who designs classical homes. He was forced by family emergency to drop out of architectural school as a Freshman to help support his mother and siblings. He said it was the best thing that ever happened to him as he was spared the modernist indoctrination. 

https://www.williampoole.com/p.... 

First you need to answer why. Then you can answer how.