1st Edition
Out of Architecture The Value of Architects Beyond Traditional Practice
Introduction
Part 1: The Disconnect
1. Love at First Sight
2. An Education
3. The Disconnect
4. When the Dream Becomes a Nightmare
Part 2. Why is it Like This?
5. Welcome to the Family
6. Perfect Gentlemen
7. The Insecure Overachiever
8. Imploding Teams
9. The False Dichotomy of Pay and Passion
Part 3. Your Career is a Design Problem
10. The Newbie
11. The Techie
12. The Fashionistx
13. The Questioner
14. The Associate Principal
Conclusion
Biography
Erin Pellegrino and Jake Rudin co-founded Out of Architecture in 2018. Out of Architecture is a career consulting firm helping architects and designers find challenging and creatively fulfilling roles beyond the bounds of traditional architectural practice.
"Out of Architecture does not simply problematize architecture as a profession that devours its young through overwork and underpay because of their passion for design. Drawing on their experiences as students, working designers, and career consultants, the authors give practical advice, moral support, and proven alternatives to conventional practice. They show how to rebalance life and work by reimagining and repurposing design values and skills already learned. Amidst the Great Resignation and stirrings of collective action among architectural workers, Out of Architecture could not be more timely or necessary."
—Mary N. Woods, Professor Emerita, History of Architecture, Cornell University, USA
"Yes, the authors of this book are career consultants and yes, they have MBAs, but do not be deceived - the practicality of their advice is more than matched by the humanity they bring to their narrative and the love they show for architectural sensibilities. Any architectural graduate who is honored to be part of this club, but is dismayed by the tasks they will or do perform in the profession, has to read this book."
—Peggy Deamer, Professor Emerita, Architecture, Yale University, USA
"As a creator who has shifted my practice and career profoundly over the last few years, I found Out of Architecture to be a critical book for any concerned professional in the world of architecture. As our world is changing, disciplines are evolving, and architecture as a practice needs to adapt. This is a precious book for anyone looking to understand the motivations behind the changing tide of the profession."
—Dror Benshetrit, Founder of Supernature Labs
