ArchDaily: “The Noun Crisis: Defining an Architect”

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EXCERPT:

Most architects can relate to the feeling of being plunged into a deep devotion toward architecture. What starts out as a dream career becomes a nightmare for many. After a rigorous education, the experience of a tumultuous career journey can dishearten professionals. Twitter threads and LinkedIn posts have widely debated topics of long work hours and disparate pay, with not many solutions. Architects are constantly at war between profession and passion, a juxtaposition of love and despair. Perhaps, at the root of these problems is the colloquial definition of the noun ‘architect’.

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Harvard graduates Jake Rudin and Erin Pellegrino found themselves in a similar position many years ago. Having navigated through successful career paths, they soon grew interested in exploring the value of their skills outside of the architectural profession. The duo soon discovered that their knowledge made them invaluable in various roles, and started the career consulting firm Out of Architecture. Sharing the same title, their book illustrates the idea of the ‘noun crisis’ and elaborates on ways architects can leverage their design education.