I would also add, do not be afraid of using resources and professors outside of the architecture program. For my thesis I focused on conservation cemeteries and asked the question how can architecture promote this type of burial practice. The professors guiding me through my thesis was an interior designer with a focus on religious design and a landscape architect who has an interest in historical cemeteries. If I just had architecture professors helping me I don't think my project would have placed best in my class. Think outside the box and cool things can happen.
In a downward economic spiral the world is experiencing now, the first professional field of work that gets hit first is architecture. Inflation is up everywhere and the priority to design/build commercial and especially residential buildings is not high on the list atm. But it may change/improve economists say, in 2-3 or worse 5 years from now. I know a few registered architects who either got recently laid off, did not pursue opening their own firm, or quit to go into a completely different field of work for personal reasons or some related job. One of them went into finance and another used his skill with 3ds max to work in an animation company doing design backgrounds such as buildings. What's interesting is some of the most notable architects such as Renzo Piano, Tadao Ando, and even Frank Lloyd Wright did not have any post graduate formal education nor are they even registered/certified in the field to practice. While not everyone can replicate what they did to get where they are, I think it's inspiring for potential architects to try and follow their lead if they are committed to the craft.
Would you consider doing a podcast-style episode where you speak (generally) on your experience in Masters a bit more? How were the modules? Your specific workload management? Transitioning to understand the real practicalities of working with clients/legislative bodies? Your comfort in your software skills post-graduation? How your creativity flourishes under extreme stress etc. It would be interesting to hear your personal journey some more. Thank you for making this video, wish you all the best and you have an amazing set of skills to thrive.
This video made me think twice whether or not to take the Master's studies. Anyway, thank you for sharing your insight, Rasha! Wish all the best for you~
I'm on my way to finishing this. What's with my uni requiring me to write dissertation paper for uni + ofc the compulsory design thesis. My brain is smoothed out by now
Is architecture job as draining as college life? .. or is it a little bit better than architecture student life 👉👈🥺 I'm just tired i don't think I can be so drained for entire life
@@chriszin94do you have experience doing other jobs? Architecture is a job, after all no job is going to be easy or exciting everyday, but at the same time for similar salaried jobs it is better in a few ways. It just seems as though there’s a misconception with aspiring architects that this job is unlike others and won’t have long hours, boring repetitive tasks etc. However if you ask those same people would they rather do architecture or accounting, I think we both know the answer.
@@chriszin94 Of course this can happen, happen in the future to someone else and has already happened. However, this can occur to any job many people switch careers and make more money. If we look at it objectively though if we use data which say the average architect makes 80 thousand USD a year in USA, that's already more than accountant, teacher, marketer, public relations, human resources etc and the same as civil engineer. The big difference with architecture is the idea that this career is supposed to make as much as lawyer and doctor just because it's the same amount of school, and while it is difficult school and career, maintaining a 4.0 gpa and passing the bar, or getting admitted to a medical school and actually passing is a lot more difficult. I think if we as architects, students and the community as a whole stop comparing this career to anything except the very best like doctor, programmer etc we can be more satisfied. Also unlike most of the jobs I listed at slightly lower pay range like teacher, human resources etc in architecture you have the opportunity to show your skill and progress really quickly which I think only hungry and determined people can achieve.
I'm about to start architectural conservation masters program in Germany and it's the field I want to work. But the school is not known or popular. That's why I feel like it's gonna be hard to find a job :( What is your opinion about the popularity?
There are some truths but also half truths. I know for a fact that the M.Arch course at BCU have formal lectures. You seem to have confused part 1 guided learning with part 2 independent learning. Besides, you are brushing all masters with the same brush based on little if any facts. I do not know of any M.Arch course that does not have formal lectures.
Hi Hocine, thank you for your input. I think my definition of a lecture might be different from what you mean. When I say a lecture, I mean where the teacher talks about something other than the brief. For example we didn't have any lecturers about the history of Architecture or about specific elements. Throughout the year we would be exposed to the brief and have one to one reviews in the form of studio time. I am aware that you are expected to learn and research those ideas on your own but it's important to make other students aware of that as many students across various universities have explicitly said that they haven't learned anything new. So, I'm not making a general comment. It's an informed opinion based on multiple experiences.
Firstly, I've lived in the UK for over 6 years and practiced architecture in English for 8 years. Secondly, the majority of my audience are from the UK and USA. Lastly, English is an international language so most people will be able to understand the videos.
I would also add, do not be afraid of using resources and professors outside of the architecture program. For my thesis I focused on conservation cemeteries and asked the question how can architecture promote this type of burial practice. The professors guiding me through my thesis was an interior designer with a focus on religious design and a landscape architect who has an interest in historical cemeteries. If I just had architecture professors helping me I don't think my project would have placed best in my class.
Think outside the box and cool things can happen.
Thank you for your input
In a downward economic spiral the world is experiencing now, the first professional field of work that gets hit first is architecture. Inflation is up everywhere and the priority to design/build commercial and especially residential buildings is not high on the list atm. But it may change/improve economists say, in 2-3 or worse 5 years from now.
I know a few registered architects who either got recently laid off, did not pursue opening their own firm, or quit to go into a completely different field of work for personal reasons or some related job. One of them went into finance and another used his skill with 3ds max to work in an animation company doing design backgrounds such as buildings.
What's interesting is some of the most notable architects such as Renzo Piano, Tadao Ando, and even Frank Lloyd Wright did not have any post graduate formal education nor are they even registered/certified in the field to practice. While not everyone can replicate what they did to get where they are, I think it's inspiring for potential architects to try and follow their lead if they are committed to the craft.
Would you consider doing a podcast-style episode where you speak (generally) on your experience in Masters a bit more? How were the modules? Your specific workload management? Transitioning to understand the real practicalities of working with clients/legislative bodies? Your comfort in your software skills post-graduation? How your creativity flourishes under extreme stress etc.
It would be interesting to hear your personal journey some more. Thank you for making this video, wish you all the best and you have an amazing set of skills to thrive.
Thank you for your input and that is a great idea! Where would the podcast-style episode be uploaded?
@@SurvivingArchitecture On RUclips
love from Australia. Currently in my second year of undergrad. Cheers for sharing your experiences
Happy to help! All the best in your career
Thank you so much for a well-articulated overview on the master's program !!
You're most welcome
The sad truth of architecture.
You know it :/
"Not again" - hahah that's exactly how I feel about it already after completing my bachelors. Not again....
Hahaha 🤣
Really appreciate the uploads. Listening to it while working 👍🏼
Glad you enjoy it!
the cat in the back, loved the video, thanks
Thanks for watching!
thank you, this is insightful!
Glad it was helpful!
This video made me think twice whether or not to take the Master's studies. Anyway, thank you for sharing your insight, Rasha! Wish all the best for you~
Glad it helped
Architecture is toxic. From Uni to Practice. T O X I C.
Thank you for sharing this with us, it helped me a lot
Happy to help
that was so helpful thanks for the video
Happy to help
I come to think alot about being an master student of architecture theses days. Paying a lot and not being recompensated for..
Wise advise...
Thank you!
I'm on my way to finishing this. What's with my uni requiring me to write dissertation paper for uni + ofc the compulsory design thesis. My brain is smoothed out by now
And you are supposed to work on your dissertation during your summer break :)
Is architecture job as draining as college life? .. or is it a little bit better than architecture student life 👉👈🥺 I'm just tired i don't think I can be so drained for entire life
I like your desktop screen background.
Thank you, I'll try to find the link
Guys, whatever you are doing, just quit architecture or find a way out. It's just not worth it in the long run
Why is it not worth it?
@@SurvivingArchitecture Do you have working experience in the field, or are you still in school?
@@chriszin94do you have experience doing other jobs? Architecture is a job, after all no job is going to be easy or exciting everyday, but at the same time for similar salaried jobs it is better in a few ways. It just seems as though there’s a misconception with aspiring architects that this job is unlike others and won’t have long hours, boring repetitive tasks etc. However if you ask those same people would they rather do architecture or accounting, I think we both know the answer.
@@LpzoOW yes tbh i just started an internship in project management and my salary for a 3 month contract is my last salary as an architect
@@chriszin94 Of course this can happen, happen in the future to someone else and has already happened. However, this can occur to any job many people switch careers and make more money. If we look at it objectively though if we use data which say the average architect makes 80 thousand USD a year in USA, that's already more than accountant, teacher, marketer, public relations, human resources etc and the same as civil engineer. The big difference with architecture is the idea that this career is supposed to make as much as lawyer and doctor just because it's the same amount of school, and while it is difficult school and career, maintaining a 4.0 gpa and passing the bar, or getting admitted to a medical school and actually passing is a lot more difficult. I think if we as architects, students and the community as a whole stop comparing this career to anything except the very best like doctor, programmer etc we can be more satisfied. Also unlike most of the jobs I listed at slightly lower pay range like teacher, human resources etc in architecture you have the opportunity to show your skill and progress really quickly which I think only hungry and determined people can achieve.
Amazing tips! Btw in what university did you do your part 2 if you don't mind me asking
Birmingham City University, UK
I'm about to start architectural conservation masters program in Germany and it's the field I want to work. But the school is not known or popular. That's why I feel like it's gonna be hard to find a job :( What is your opinion about the popularity?
Don't worry about that as It's your portfolio that will get you a job. Focus on creating high quality projects that attract companies
Thank you two for your comments 🙏😊
How is it sad?
Sad but true 🤣🤣.
Laughing and crying 🤣🤣
I love you my sister’s❤️
Thank you 💖
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Zaha already said
Already said what?
in which university did you take your bachelors?
Wolverhampton university
There are some truths but also half truths. I know for a fact that the M.Arch course at BCU have formal lectures. You seem to have confused part 1 guided learning with part 2 independent learning. Besides, you are brushing all masters with the same brush based on little if any facts. I do not know of any M.Arch course that does not have formal lectures.
Hi Hocine, thank you for your input. I think my definition of a lecture might be different from what you mean. When I say a lecture, I mean where the teacher talks about something other than the brief. For example we didn't have any lecturers about the history of Architecture or about specific elements. Throughout the year we would be exposed to the brief and have one to one reviews in the form of studio time. I am aware that you are expected to learn and research those ideas on your own but it's important to make other students aware of that as many students across various universities have explicitly said that they haven't learned anything new. So, I'm not making a general comment. It's an informed opinion based on multiple experiences.
هو ليش ما تقدمي محتواك بالعربي ؟؟؟
Firstly, I've lived in the UK for over 6 years and practiced architecture in English for 8 years. Secondly, the majority of my audience are from the UK and USA. Lastly, English is an international language so most people will be able to understand the videos.
Is your husband an architect too?
He's not an architect yet but he's working in an architectural practice.
@@SurvivingArchitecture I like that, and your good videos
@@SurvivingArchitecture Wow!
Glad you think so!
Which university do you take your master
Birmingham city university
thank you so much for sharing, it helped me a lot 🥹🥹 i wish the best for your carrier
Glad it helped!