Uploaded August 2018 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
After more than two decades of working for other architects, John decided to step out on his own. In part 2 he recounts the move from moonlighting to starting Eponymous Architecture and his early client work. He shares the difficulties he’s faced along the way, how he’s structured his life and practice, where he’s been finding new projects, and even a few unexpected advantages of going solo. This is a window into the early days of starting an architecture firm from nothing.
Topics discussed:
1:01 Testing the waters
1:59 Making the leap
3:51 The Lean Startup – Software + Hardware
5:37 Challenges of Sole Practice
8:30 Material library (in a small space)
9:47 Becoming a Better Architect
11:49 Your Portfolio (of someone else’s work)
15:21 One Year. Enough time?
17:02 Why Eponymous?
**Did you miss part 1? Here’s the link: youtu.be/yOAIf6WX6mY
In the Modern Practice series, Eric Reinholdt of 30X40 Design Workshop, interviews architects and design professionals and asks them to share the choices, challenges, successes and failures that have shaped their careers. It’s a rare and candid look into the struggles designers and architects face as we seek to become licensed professionals and a life of true, creative fulfillment.
Learn more about Eponymous Architecture: eponymousad.com
#architecture #architect #architects
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After more than two decades of working for other architects, John decided to step out on his own. In part 2 he recounts the move from moonlighting to starting Eponymous Architecture and his early client work. He shares the difficulties he’s faced along the way, how he’s structured his life and practice, where he’s been finding new projects, and even a few unexpected advantages of going solo. This is a window into the early days of starting an architecture firm from nothing.
Topics discussed:
1:01 Testing the waters
1:59 Making the leap
3:51 The Lean Startup – Software + Hardware
5:37 Challenges of Sole Practice
8:30 Material library (in a small space)
9:47 Becoming a Better Architect
11:49 Your Portfolio (of someone else’s work)
15:21 One Year. Enough time?
17:02 Why Eponymous?
**Did you miss part 1? Here’s the link: youtu.be/yOAIf6WX6mY
In the Modern Practice series, Eric Reinholdt of 30X40 Design Workshop, interviews architects and design professionals and asks them to share the choices, challenges, successes and failures that have shaped their careers. It’s a rare and candid look into the struggles designers and architects face as we seek to become licensed professionals and a life of true, creative fulfillment.
Learn more about Eponymous Architecture: eponymousad.com
#architecture #architect #architects
// GEAR I USE //
DRONE:
*Mavic Pro by DJI: amzn.to/2hW3dTA
DSLR CAMERA:
* Canon 6DMKII thirtybyforty.com/6dmkii
* Canon 80D: amzn.to/2fBWGMQ
LENSES:
* Canon 24mm f2.8 Lens: amzn.to/29l7ac5
* Canon 40mm f2.8 Lens: amzn.to/29x2QcI
* Canon 10 - 18mm f4.5 - 5.6 IS Lens: amzn.to/2vyErvS
* Canon 24-70mm f2.8L Lens: amzn.to/2DMt0Y5
MUSIC I USE:
* thirtybyforty.com/music
AUDIO:
* Rode VideoMic Pro (hotshoe mtd.): amzn.to/29qlNM3
* ATR-2100 USB (dynamic mic): amzn.to/2dFDaKp
ARCHITECTURE GEAR:
* Copic Markers: thirtybyforty.com/copic-sketch
* Prismacolor Markers: thirtybyforty.com/markers
* Timelapse Camera: thirtybyforty.com/brinno
* AutoCAD LT: amzn.to/2dxjMDH
* SketchUp PRO: amzn.to/2cRcojz
* HP T120 Plotter: amzn.to/2dBGf1O
* Adobe CC Photography (Photoshop/Lightroom) Plan: amzn.to/2dhq5ap
CAD DRAWING TEMPLATE:
* Download here: thirtybyforty.com/autocad-template
STARTUP TOOLKIT:
* Architect + Entrepreneur Startup Toolkit: thirtybyforty.com/SPL
-~-~~-~~~-~~-~-
Please watch: "Making a Site Model - The Outpost Project"
youtube.com/watch?v=VsJrDScS5ZI
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