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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."Managing projects is a terrific experience with excellent technology and support staff. Unlike most firms, the database on costs is so extensive that it is easy to organize information so when clients receive a design presentation, they know exactly what things will cost. Also, this firm practices design in the rare comprehensive way that top tier firms do - architecture and interior design and graphic design as a cohesive whole - from the inside out."
"The firm does high design work, where creativity is required. This is not to say all projects have high budgets. But the firm seeks and is retained by clients who value design and want design excellence. The firm is passionate about its work. All Principals are involved and the firm tries hard to keep project teams together throughout the project."
"The firm has invested meaningfully in developing its personnel. Seminars, additional college courses and hands-on involvement with Principals can propel one who is committed to his or her career."
"The employees are a mix of architects and interior designers. All have significant work experience in smaller firms, so they know how projects should be managed. Everyone is helpful. There is a range of personalities, but respect is high and we are like a family."
"Energy level is good - occasionally intense. No one gets in your face on work habits - only on outcome and results and deadlines, which is fair. Nobody watches the clock. Walking through the door is a good experience. We can all see and interact with one another easily."
"Unlike most firms, this one is well-managed. One Principal is responsible for firm management and collections. The Principals try and assign tasks with clear information on the scope and available man hours. Yet, they are loose about it, and do not apply much pressure, unless a pattern of non-performance develops."
"I would tell them [the management] to ride harder those that are not working in fifth gear when it is required."
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?
5 Yes, very much
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?
4 We lobby all our clients extensively to embrace socially conscious principles but it's not a deal-breaker.
How would you rate the overall design quality of the firm's work?
5 High
What level commitment do you feel your firm exhibits toward a quality internship?
5 High
Rate the overall quality of the learning opportunity
5 High
Would you recommend this firm to potential employees or interns?
5 Highly recommend to anyone.
How would you rate the overall design creativity and technical skill of the architectural staff at this firm.
5 Superstars
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.
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