A Day In The Life Of An Architect At Frederick Fisher And Partners
A day for Marisa, an architect and partner, involves a "real mix of things," including "drawing," attending "many, many meetings," and significant writing for proposals and marketing. This variety reflects the multifaceted nature of the role, combining creative design work with strategic thinking and business development.
Communication, Problem-Solving, Project Management, Leadership, Design
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Marisa Kurtzman
Architect, Partner
Frederick Fisher and Partners
Wesleyan University, BA 1999
Yale School of Architecture, B.Arch 2006
History, Art History
Architecture, Construction & Design
Creative
Honors Student
Video Highlights
1. A day in the life of an architect and partner involves a mix of activities, including drawing, attending numerous meetings, and extensive writing for marketing and proposals.
2. The role demands a significant amount of active thinking and problem-solving.
3. Architects engage in creative design work as well as business-related tasks such as writing proposals and marketing materials.
Transcript
What does a day in the life of an architect and partner look like?
It's a real mix of things. In my day as an architect, I could be drawing or in meetings. I had many, many meetings.
I also did a lot of writing. This included marketing and proposals, and generally a lot of active thinking.