Listen "Malcolm Reading, RIBA - Episode 76"
Episode Synopsis
Malcolm Reading, RIBA, Chairman of Malcolm Reading Consultants (MRC), talks with Brian Jones about architectural competitions. Based in London, MRC runs both open and invited international design competitions. The firm has worked with clients across the globe, including the V&A, Gallaudet University, the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation, Houston Endowment, and the Royal Opera House. Malcolm shares the details of his career evolution from architect to architecture consultant to firm owner, and gives listeners an insider's view of the ins and outs of competitions. Highlights: How identifying a gap between client needs and architecture firms sparked a career The design perspective that comes from working on the client side The importance of channeling learning back into the design process Why being an enabler is a good thing What architects need to be successful in a design competition Why firms shouldn't submit to every competition The two stages of a successful competition model Episode Resources: Connect with Brian Jones and Patience Jones https://graphicmachine.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/graphicmachine/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-jones-graphicmachine/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/patiencejones/ Connect with Malcolm Reading, RIBA https://malcolmreading.com/about/malcolm-reading https://www.linkedin.com/in/malcolm-reading-b2867a6/
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