I found out that it is located at 2168 Park Boulevard in San Juan, Puerto Rico: https://www.google.com/maps/place/2168+Park+Blvd,+San+Juan,+00913,+Puerto+Rico/@18.452593,-66.0456695,74m/

I like the roof and facade which have some modern and postmodern influence.

So I've done a couple of design competitions as both a student and young professional, and I am always so confused/fascinated about the random websites and organizations that put on these competitions, like Buildner, archoutloud, etc. Do they make money from these competitions? Or is it just a resume booster for the organizers? Additionally, it is nearly impossible to find information about the organizers of these competitions. The only assumption I can make as to why their identities are so concealed is to avoid any sort of collusion that may occur between participants and organizers.

My question is, does anyone know what motivates these websites to host these competitions, and why are the identities of the organizers often so concealed?

Another issue that I have is that they seem kind of exploitative of young designers by getting clout or potentially making money off of work that designers have to pay to be a part of. What would a morally-sound and ethical design competition look like?

2nd year B.arch student here,I've submission of 3 subjects tomorrow, and the faculty didn't even think once how we're gonna manage that, in those submissions I've to submit all the 40sheets of history at once, then there are 2 group projects of architectural documentation and one group project of model and no one in the group is doing anything I'm so tired of asking them of measurements I'm so tired and stressed asf, one part of my mind says "what will happen tomorrow" and one part of my mind says "fuck it idgaf" ahhhh how to handle this college stress????

never been great at rendering, just can't figure out how to make this rendering more exciting. please give me any suggestions!

hey guys - i’m doing a photo series where i photograph things and people through textured glass facades and panels across new york, do you guys have any buildings in mind??

Has anyone completed this program at UTK, or is currently enrolled? I’m struggling to find actual reviews of the program, so any information is helpful. I have a bachelor’s in construction science from UT, so I would enroll in the 3G program.

The architecture community needs to move away from Autodesk as a provider of software. With the amount we all pay for yearly subscriptions we could very easily fund and develop our own architect led software.

Just look at what the Blender foundation has done in the 3d industry.

The aim would be to set up a similar foundation that ensures the software is always free and open source.

The foundation is funded by architect practices and organisations like the RIba and AiA etc. The out going cost to the average practice would be a fraction of what we all pay now.

Universities would also be part of this foundation, helping to develop and ensuring that all students use this software.

Which would be massive saving in staff training.

Importantly we would own our data and in a format we control.

Initial funding to get the project started would be circa £1 million to start the project.

The first steps would be to meet the blender foundation see what overlaps there are.

I know there is blender bim. But we need something that is built from the start that meets the needs of practicing architects, who use the software to produce drawings for construction projects.

Also do bear in mind that Autodesk actually bought Revit and 3d studio, they are not that innovative and Thier business model is to keep everyone subscribed.

Would welcome everyones thoughts

are there any websites that i can look at specific architectural styles. cause im having trouble finding good references (its for an art piece)

an example of this in a different form is the website "line of action". but its for gesture drawings

any help would be greatly appreciated :)

Hey I am an architect thinking to start a business which is related to construction I want some ideas Like I am thinking to start a business idea of 3d printing of a house is latest definitely not everyone is doing exceptionally sustainable What about you do you guys have any crazy ideas like this please do share

Dear architects of Ireland or anyone who studied in Ireland! Which Irish uni did you go to? I'd like to know your experience with the uni you went to and what it was like for you! I'm currently looking at the joint program between UCC and MTU, but I wanna know how are the other unis and what they have to offer! Please tell me everything, because I'm quite curious!!

I’ve made a video about photophing this gorgeous place. Pls check it out! https://youtu.be/JEzykM7LB-Y?si=A4V7rYXF23vqzpaz

Graduated 2019 with my masters. Thought I wanted to be an architect and get my license. Upon graduation, realized just how little a 4+1 program taught me about the real job, in fact, I only learned how to create space, which ended up being like a small fraction of my workload. I get you don’t learn everything in school but jeeze…you’d think it would be more than what it was. I realized school really starts when you take the tests, and the tests are setting you up to be able to run your own practice, which I have no desire to ever do.

Fast forward to 2025, I’m shot when it comes to even thinking about design. I want nothing to do with my career outside of 8:30-5:30 M-F. Don’t even talk to me about it. I have no creative desires in my free time. I’m not sketching, painting, doing pottery, etc like I hear architects enjoy. I don’t even want to read about buildings, or go on tours about them, or go to art museums. I work hard at what I do at work, but I don’t take it out those doors, something I’ve found is not the culture of this profession. I simply don’t fit the mold, I can’t relate.

I realized just how little pay I’ve been getting. While my friends in other fields work less hours than me on average, they take home bigger paychecks. After 6 years it adds up. They’re buying houses, have tens of thousands in stock portfolios, 401ks growing faster, all while enjoying life by traveling globally several times a year, first class cruises, and affording living and enjoying one of the most expensive COL cities in the US. I also live here lol.

I’ve lost all good feeling about this career path, so much so that I’ve started a masters of CM with the hopes to change over. My CA experience has been the best part of my job by far, and the least stressful. Every time I work on design, I find the work gets scrapped or replaced immediately. It’s like why even bother? At least in construction decisions are made and progress is seen right away on site. I don’t think there is any hope in rekindling any love for architecture. Is there anything else I should try, or anyone else who’s felt the same and what did you do?

Hi all, I'm a Millennial Aged Architect and I own a small Architecture firm in a large city in the US and have never had to go through a formal hiring process. I have typically hired people through my own network.

Now, I am in a growth and expansion phase of the company, and I need to hire a few new people to the team. I want to understand what architects / designers would actually seek in a job or from a firm. In would love some feedback from employees / employers on their advice and insights!! Best to you all!

Wondering if anyone can give insight into their M.Arch program. What’s studio culture like? What is the pedagogy of their curriculum like, is it more research/ theoretical or more conservative/ practical? How does it balance theoretical/ conceptual classes and exploration with more technical classes? I know it’s a prestigious art school, just wondering if art school is the best fit for me, I have good offers from schools and just want as much insight to programs I applied to. These questions might be better answered by current students/ faculty but any insight to program/ culture/ post grad opportunities/ etc. is helpful :)) any other advice is appreciated too :P

I’m coming to the end of my bachelors degree in architecture and it’s been one hell of a ride for three years. I love architecture but since day one I’ve always known I never wanted to be an architect, but an architect technician or draughtsman. So I’ve been on the fence for a while if there’s is any point in me continuing to forth year just to get an honours. In my opinion no there not… Reasons being Uni has made me sooo miserable and I’m really passionate to just get out there and work. Another reason is this year has been the toughest year yet, especially this final project I have due in four weeks. The project doesn’t really seem that architectural at all, the brief is so vague, and each week I’m being told completely different things. Usually I can critical feedback well and learn from it but this project I’m completely lost and it’s drained all the passion from me, to the point I don’t even want to finish it as I know myself it’s not going to be as good as my previous projects! (I’m fighting just to get through these four weeks and get that bachelors)

But my god has this been the biggest deciding factor for me not to continue. Ps to my uni I hope you do not continue this project for future students as it’s utterly shocking!

The first 2 photos are mine, the 3D one is from Getty Images

In Roman times we had thermaes (bath houses) and in renaissance we had squares with fountains. Seems that public spaces were completely overlooked in middle ages.

Its been the most hard years of my life (so far) and right now I’m one semester away of getting my degree. Through this years I realized that I HATE working in my computer, I chose architecture because I thought I would be doing a lot of real models and drawings made by hand. Okay, not models are optional and all the handmade stuff has to be digitalized. Idk I really hate working in the computer or iPad and I’m so worried about this being my future. I like the career, but I wish I could do more hand-made-stuff, sadly, most dispatches require digital work. Also, something I like a lot is designing for theatres, scenery and props. Sorry if this is a bit random, but it’s almost 3 am, I’m doing a revit model and needed to vent my frustration.