<p>Wonder how and why young Architects start their own practice?</p><p>Hear how Alvin, Principal Architect at Prose Architects did it and more.</p><p>In this episode of Architecture Siol! Podcast we discuss the following:</p><p>- His career path and why networking is important</p><p>- Importance of working on design AND project Architect role throughout a project</p><p>- His experience working as a Design Architect in Surbana Jurong</p><p>- His experiences working on DUO as a Project Architect</p><p>- Why Alvin always seeks new challenges and opportunities</p><p>- How and why he started his own practice, Prose Architects</p><p>- The pros and cons of pursuing a conventional Architecture career path vs a non-linear one.</p><p>- "Is there always a clear path to follow? No, just do it with no regrets"</p><p>- His views on the many essential skills an Architect should have</p><p>- The design methodology and how is team at Prose Architects approaches projects (hint: it starts with a question)</p><p>- The story behind one of Prose Architects' Char Yong (Dabu) Foundation Limited Association Mixed-Development building project through a SIA Design Competition win</p><p>- Who Alvin considers great "mentors" during his architecture journey.</p><p>- His future plans and goals for Prose Architects and his personal life.</p><p>- His view on why small firms may be in a better position to pivot when needed in future.</p><p>- How Alvin manages his firm together with his wife who is also in the same firm while juggling raising a child. </p><p>- His advice for young architecture graduates</p><p>Learn more about Prose Architects at https://prose-architects.com/</p><p>You can connect with Alvin on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alvin-liau/&nbsp;</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>