Learning from the life and work of Charles and Ray Eames, in this video I discuss why it's important to approach problems with the mind of an amateur. The Eameses believed in never delegating understanding and that one must learn by doing. It's this ethos of experimentation and the use of various media types for artistic expression that's fueling my architecture practice today. And, it's positively effecting how many people I'm able to reach and impact in the world. You'll learn how I've applied the amateur strategy to release my first film and to make better architecture.
***I'm also proud to announce that my short film: A Choice to Make (you've seen it on YouTube right?) was selected to be screened at the 9th annual Architecture and Design Film Festival held in NYC (adfilmfest.com) on November 1st through 5th of 2017. I'll be there and if you're in town, I'd love to meet you there too. Come say hi and feast on some architecture films at the CINÉPOLIS CHELSEA, 260 W 23RD St, NY, NY.
Being an Architect | "A Choice to Make" (A short architecture film)
Four years ago, I made the choice to part ways with the traditional practice of architecture in search of something more rewarding. I left behind a salary and good friends. I left a job that supported my family but one that left me creatively unfulfilled.
I made this short film - as with everything I make in my studio - as an experiment. It's a story about my struggle to pursue a more creative life. It isn’t really about architecture, or design or me in particular. It’s a story about something we all struggle with. How do we make the most of our short time here? How do we ensure we’re doing the work that makes us most happy? How do we reconcile our need to feel necessary, useful, and creative with the financial reality of making a life, supporting ourselves, our families?
To see how things turned out, you can watch it here (8m33s). I hope it empowers you to seek out the things that make you feel most alive, most fulfilled; the things that bring you happiness.
Cheers...