{"id":2834,"date":"2018-09-03T18:13:00","date_gmt":"2018-09-03T12:43:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.univariety.com\/blog\/?p=2834"},"modified":"2020-04-03T11:05:05","modified_gmt":"2020-04-03T05:35:05","slug":"seven-ways-to-architect-your-future","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.univariety.com\/blog\/seven-ways-to-architect-your-future\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Ways to \u2018Architect\u2019 Your Future"},"content":{"rendered":"

Creating spaces that have a purpose – that\u2019s the role of an architect in five words. If being an architect is your career ambition, then you need to be on top of your game.<\/span><\/p>\n

A degree in architecture will definitely give you the technical knowledge you need. But there are some things you can start doing now while you\u2019re in school to increase your chances of<\/span> becoming the architect<\/a><\/strong> everyone wants to hire.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Here are 7 ways to architect your future:<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Start thinking like an architect<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
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When you visit a new place, start dissecting the<\/span> architectural<\/a> <\/strong>elements behind it. Make sure you\u2019ve covered all the important monuments in your city or town. Look at them with the eyes of an architect and research on how those structures were made.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Remember all those times your history textbook fascinated you with pictures of Mughal monuments, cave temples, and magnificent forts?<\/span><\/p>\n

Make a bucket-list of architectural wonders you want to visit and cover them one by one. Try to understand how the builders of the past depicted their culture through their palaces, temples, forts and more.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Juggle between Art and Science<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

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Is architecture an art? Or is it a science?<\/span><\/p>\n

Actually, it\u2019s a combination of both. <\/span>For an architect, art and science are two sides of the same coin. Develop your knowledge on the creative side of architecture, and expose yourself to the scientific concepts as well. Through this, you will be able to create remarkable structures that incorporate the mathematical, engineering and logical principles of architecture. Take a look at some of the most groundbreaking designs from around the world and read up on how they were engineered:<\/a><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Building blocks and pens \u2013 Make them your go-to objects<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
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Make them your go-to objects<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Architects are obsessed with creating and building objects. So if you have an idea for a structure in your mind, try it out in simple ways with the help of building blocks. And for this, Lego and Meccano can be your new favorite things. You can even sketch your ideas out on paper. Keep a pen in your pocket at all times and experiment with all the ideas that pop in your mind. Seeing it on paper will help you analyze it critically. And the more you experiment, the clearer you will be with your ideas.<\/span><\/p>\n

4. Challenge yourself<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

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Whenever you visit a new place or a new building, observe the structure and try to reimagine it in your own way.<\/span> Challenge yourself<\/a> <\/strong>to put your own style to that building. For instance, if you\u2019re visiting a mall, think of how you would re-design it your way, or how would you put a unique spin on your residential area. Grab that pen in your pocket and start sketching away!<\/span><\/span>
\nYou might even be able to add some of your designs to your portfolio as well!<\/span><\/p>\n

5. Read, learn and then read some more<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

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If there\u2019s a new trend in the world of architecture, make sure you know about it. Read as much as you can about what\u2019s been done in architecture, learn about the designs and techniques that are tried, tested and recommended, and read some more about the latest trends. You never know what will inspire you and what might lead to your \u2018Eureka!\u2019 moment.<\/span><\/p>\n

Keep these blogs bookmarked and read them every chance you get:<\/span><\/p>\n