From Competition to Firm with Seán McAlister
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Channel: Business of Architecture · 2017 · Education
End chaos in your firm—300+ peers use this framework. Free video here: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/framework Today Rion Willard sits down for a conversation with Seán McAlister of the architectural design firm Seán and Stephen. Seán and Stephen is an architecture practice based in East London. Seán and Stephen works on a wide range of projects, from domestic extensions and residential developments through to affordable co-working spaces, permanent public artworks, temporary museum installations, and high street regeneration projects. In today's episode of the Business of Architecture show, you'll discover: - How Seán McAlister and Stephen Mackie used a competition to launch their design firm - One thing you should never do when dealing with a client who has worked with architects before - One clever strategy for dealing with a client's unrealistic budget expectations - How to get more architecture project referrals - How to sell architecture effectively in a natural, non-offensive way
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