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The quotations below represent the opinions of respondents to the firm survey. These individuals are unrelated to InsideArch. Their opinions are based on their individual experiences and in no way reflect or represent the views of InsideArch or its employees. Other opinions, including contrary opinions, may exist."Archteype is not the typical office atmosphere. It operates as a studio... open office, much discussion, very little in the way of official protocol. Advancement from intern to project architect in a short time - based on experience and motivation above all else. It is small, intimate, and active. Diversity of projects and scales of design; even if not world-class stuff, it is at least interesting. Always looking to hire talented, intelligent architects and interns."
"The role in career advancement the firm takes is active; but it must be said that it is the self-motivated who get ahead faster. There is room for the comfortable architect who does not want extra responsibility... but the eager are certainly rewarded. Bonuses are based upon performance, and advancement as well."
"The people are basically a family. Everyone sits together in a studio without partitions or cubicles. Conversation is constant and informal. There is continuous consultation and commentary - both of the architectural and the comical types. The studio operates as a unit - overlapping on most projects and continuously refining the working methods. All information is open and shared, from the top to the bottom. The lowliest intern is fully aware of what the principals are doing and vice-versa. Not bad for a group of 10 people at all levels of the profession."
"The atmosphere is energetic... if a bit of a boys club. It is informal (and that is putting it lightly). The language is salty. The busy times are tense and mildly emotional (i.e. yelling and gnashing of teeth). But the camaraderie is always present. Nothing is hidden or passive-aggressive. All thoughts are shared, even if those thoughts could be somewhat course. This place is not for the timid or the sensitive."
"The two principals are seasoned professionals. They know their market and their clients well. They tend to keep the clients that come in the door. Their management skills are based on their years of experience in this market... but a few of the senior staff have input that the principals rely on and respond to. They are definitely the driving force in the firm, but they are by no means prima-donna architects with a single architectural vision that is unquestioned. They are dominant but fair."
Key Questions
(Scale: 1-5)
A majority of the people polled agreed that the multiple choice statements below, taken from the firm survey, best described their opinions of the firm. These survey results are based on the experiences of individuals unrelated to InsideArch and in no way reflect or represent the views of InsideArch or its employees. All responses, which are selected by multiple choice from a list of possible responses, represent
the opinions of the respondents. Other opinions, including contrary opinions, may exist.
Does the firm have a strong unifying design philosophy?
1 No, not at all
How is the firm doing financially?
4 We're making it. Top performers can expect bonuses and staff extras get funded.
How important to the firm is pursuing a social agenda?
3 We like doing green projects, but aren't going to push an agenda onto our clients.
How would you rate the overall design quality of the firm's work?
4 Moderate
What level commitment do you feel your firm exhibits toward a quality internship?
3 Fair
Rate the overall quality of the learning opportunity
5 High
Would you recommend this firm to potential employees or interns?
4 Strongly recommend if you need to learn what they have to teach.
How would you rate the overall design creativity and technical skill of the architectural staff at this firm.
3 Minor league, but skilled and competent
How would you rate the overall employee satisfaction at the firm?
5 High
The general attitude at this firm toward interns is:
5 Go, go, go -- interns are thrown into the mix immediately.
How satisfied are you with your overall compensation at this firm?
5 Very Satisfied
Note: The answers shown in the 'Key Questions' section are not the actual words of any user but represent the average answer selected from the five available options of a multiple-choice question.
User Comments
(Unedited comments about Archetype Architects or this Firm Report.)
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