2 ARCHITECTURE AND ARCHITECTS THE ARCHITECT What is the job about? is the art, the science and the business of building. create homes, offices, towers, skyscrapers, schools, etc. They are talented people with a , an of social trends, business sense, solid engineering skills and an understanding of the law. Architecture Architects 1 natural ability for design awareness keen Today’s architect may practise alone or be part of a small, medium or large . Some are self-employed while others may be , as employees of government, or large corporations . firm on salary real estate developers 1 Designing and re-designing The design or re-design of a home is one of the most fascinating and important things an architect can do. Architects use that remind us of our links to the past, satisfying public interest and economic pressure to re-use them. modern techniques and ideas to renew historic buildings Inside buildings architects They design chairs, tables and objects that offer comfort and pleasure to . people’s homes and work spaces Big buildings In big cities, the representatives of commerce, finance, business and government ask for , which can cause big problems, such as increased traffic . They also create a need for parking, water, and access. Putting large buildings into a city involves balancing the connected with their size, so architects with special design skills are required to do that. big buildings flow sewer technical, planning and aesthetic problems Designing cities Many architects serve on and sometimes get in restoring parts of a city, developing housing projects or industrial parks or designing shopping centres. planning boards involved The work of architects starts with a commission (or contract) from a client. The commission may involve the design of a single building or a group of buildings and the spaces between them. The client may be a person, a group, a government department or a business. including structural, mechanical and electrical engineers, and must also understand and building codes and by the local and central government. The architect leads a team of specialists deal with bylaws set out WARM UP What is the difference between an engineer and an architect? DO Can you name at least three famous contemporary architects? 1 ► Day at Work: Architectural Designer ConnectEd posted by MORE The term ‘archistar’ is a neologism consisting of two words: the first part is an abbreviation of the word architect. “Star” is used to indicate a person famous in his or her own particular field. 1