Favorite Parts Of Being An Architect At Boston Architecture Firm
Nima, a Boston-based architect, finds the dynamism of the role most satisfying—"it makes you kinda change up," constantly learning and engaging with diverse challenges. This constant shift, involving varied tasks, team collaborations, and in-person design critiques, fulfills a desire for stimulating work and aligns with their past experiences, providing "an abundance of things going on in their head."
Problem-Solving, Teamwork, Communication, Dynamic Work Environment, Creativity
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Nima Shariat
Architect
Boston Architecture Firm
University of California, Santa Cruz
Harvard University, Graduate School of Design, Master of Architecture 2022
Computer Science, Economics, Fine Arts, Music
Arts, Entertainment & Media, Architecture, Construction & Design
Creative
Video Highlights
1. The dynamic nature of the work prevents monotony and allows for continuous learning and skill development. Nima mentions that tasks are rarely repeated, leading to constant growth.
2. The ability to handle numerous challenges simultaneously is a rewarding aspect of the role, offering a sense of accomplishment and stimulating mental engagement. This speaks to the fast-paced environment that may appeal to some students.
3. The collaborative nature of the work is highlighted, emphasizing the importance of teamwork, interpersonal communication, and in-person design critiques. This highlights the social aspects of the career and the value of engaging with colleagues and clients.
Transcript
What do you enjoy most about being in your current role?
I'd say that same dynamism is one of the most satisfying things. It makes you change things up. If there's a task, you're always learning.
You might do the same task three or four times and then move on. From those instances, you gain a lot of understanding. There's also value for me in being able to fire on all cylinders when facing many challenges.
Having that dynamism can be stressful, but also nourishing. You feel an abundance of things going on in your head. It's not like I'm just plugging in for nine hours into the same role and knowing exactly what my day, week, or month will look like.
I've always sought this out, even in roles and academics before architecture. It's been nice to see that this space exists in professional practice, with an equal level of dynamism and constant shifting attitudes and teams.
I get to meet a lot of people. There are many meetings to discuss things and engage with individuals. As an extroverted, social person, a huge part of design involves in-person charrettes or design critiques over an object.
Having a space where you're gathered together to talk about something external, rather than just abstract figures, feels really nice. You're actually engaging with something very physical.