An illuminating guide to a career as an architect written by art and
design journalist Janelle Zara and based on the real-life experiences of
two experts in the field--required reading for someone considering a
path to this rewarding profession.
Go behind the scenes and be mentored by the best to find out what it's
really like, and what it really takes, to become an architect. Design
critic Janelle Zara takes readers to the front lines to offer a candid
portrait of this challenging profession. What does it actually mean to
be an architect today? What do they do? How do they do it?
Zara shadows acclaimed architects Sharon Johnston and Mark Lee of the
prestigious Los Angeles-based firm Johnston Marklee. Learn from the
founders as they near the unveiling of their major new building, the
Menil Drawing Institute. Sit in on meetings as they compete for new
projects, and watch as they conceive, draft, render, plan, construct,
and execute buildings. Architects must juggle hundreds of items to
ensure their ideas come to life as planned. Zara shows that good
architects must have artistic vision as well as organizational acumen.
An accessible and informed primer on a hot profession, Becoming an
Architect is the most valuable informational interview you'll
have--required reading for anyone considering this dream job.
