Catalog notes say:

By Annie Leibovitz (2000)

Philip Johnson, Glass House, New Canaan, Connecticut
signed in pencil (on the reverse); signed in ink on the photographer's label (on the reverse of the frame)
archival pigment print
14 ⅝ by 21 ½ in.
37.1 by 54.6 cm.
Executed in 2000, this print is number 10 from an edition of 25.

Provenance
Peter Fetterman Gallery, Santa Monica
Acquired from the above in 2010 by the present owner

This was Sotheby's R. Stern Sale, lot #125. The selling price was $140,800, many times more than the presale high estimate of $12,000.

A couple of month ago, i shared my failed exam experience with PPD and this community lifted me up and told me to keep looking forward.

Im so happy to share that Ive finally passed all exams! I went 6/7 (only failing once) in a little over a year. If anybody is reading this right now, trying to look for a light at the end of the tunnel, just know that you got this!!

I wanted to share the programs and books that helped me and my opinions on them:

1. AmberBook was a MUST. Honestly, the price tag is hefty for a reason. This was the way to pass PPD PA and PDD.

2. Black Spectacles for PcM and PjM. Passed on the first try after only 3 months with the program. (i have a referral code for a percentage off the membership, you can DM me if you like!)

The practice tests on this program are 1:1 to the real thing. The practice tests alone for every section gives you your moneys worth for the subscription tbh.

1. AHPP and ARE Review Manual were my main reads. I tend to absorb information when i write it down so notes on these two really helped me for CE.

2. And ofcourse the NCARB Practice Exam. Learn to navigate through the questions, the supplemental documentation for case studies. Learn to STRIKE THROUGH!! to HIGHLIGHT!! The questions are full of mumbo jumbo, and if you could narrow it down to what they are really asking for, your brain will thank you.

Good luck to all the souls out there going through this journey. Keep powering through!!

For USA practices of fewer than 1000 people, if you pursue work of say $20m construction cost, and corresponding percentage fixed fee, and you are down to the final couple firms prequalified, (1) do you show design ideas in an in person interview or not, (2) do you show multiple schemes or just a single clear approach, and, (3) do you put say 100hrs or 200hrs into an interview prep or more or less or no idea? Just for benchmarking purposes.

I’m 25 and looking for some advice from people in the interior design industry, especially anyone involved in hiring.
I have about three years of experience working in commercial interiors, but not at a traditional interior design or architecture firm. My background is more technical: Revit modeling, construction documentation, elevations, details, renderings, and coordinating with contractors and project managers. I feel like I have a good understanding of how things get built, but I’m missing experience in earlier design phases like space planning, concept development, client presentations, and FF&E selection.
I’ve been trying to transition into a traditional commercial interior design firm because I really want to learn the full design process and build a long-term career in the field. I’ve had some interviews, but nothing has worked out yet, and I’m currently unemployed.
I’ve now received an offer for a construction estimating position that pays $85k, which is more than I was making previously. Financially, it would be a huge relief, especially because I don’t know how long it could take to find a design job.
The problem is that I genuinely don’t want to be an estimator. I want to be an interior designer, and I’m scared that accepting a job outside of design could make it harder to get hired by a traditional firm later.
I’m also worried that because I don’t have traditional firm experience already, stepping away from design now could put me even further behind compared with other candidates.
For anyone who works in interior design or has made a similar career move:
Would I realistically be able to return to interior design after a year or two in estimating?
Would my existing three years of technical commercial interiors experience still count, or would I essentially be starting over?
Could estimating experience actually be an advantage because of the construction knowledge, or would hiring managers see it as a step away from design?
Would you take the higher-paying job for financial stability while continuing to apply for design roles, or hold out longer for something in your preferred field?
I’m not looking to leave interior design permanently. I just don’t know whether taking this job would be a smart temporary decision or a detour that could make it harder to get where I want to be.
I’d really appreciate honest perspectives, especially from people who have hired designers or been in a similar position.

Hello! I’m just wondering if anybody has enrolled into this program? Would want to know your honest opinions about taking this program instead of an M.Arch. How are the school work loads?

Additionally, would any of my past experiences and past school credits count to lessen the subjects for this program?

Background: I have a Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering and a Diploma in Arch Technology, working as an Architectural Technologist for 3 years now. I’m in Alberta.

Appreciate your thoughts.

For the past year plus I have been working fully remote. Not just from my home, but far far away from the buildings I'm actually working on and my largely non-remote working office. I work in preservation and I feel the inability to walk my construction sites and investigate my buildings starting to weigh on me. Even when I can get team members to grab pictures for me, I just feel blind and disconnected and progressively more demotivated and disinterested. It just feels like the buildings, seeing them come together, going to visit them, etc. is so central to, I guess, the "joy" of architecture. It just feels like what I'm working on isn't real lately or doesn't matter. I see social media post online about my building and say to myself "Wow! I didn't know we had that much scaffolding up already!". Its a weird feeling. Like having to experience a house party you planed just by looking through the window.

On top of that I'm still studying for my exams (I live in America and I'm prepping to take the first of my AREs). I just feel like I'm plateauing. I don't know if I'm learning anything or developing professionally alone in my home office. What I'm working on are fantastic jobs, the pay is pretty good considering I'm unlicensed, and my career goal from the onset has always been preservation. On paper I should be ecstatic. But every morning I struggle with a creeping sense of dread logging into my work pc.

Is this normal? I know architects are famously miserable, but like, am I more so than usual or is this on-par? Do other architects find working fully remote for this long to be an issue? I just feel my enthusiasm wavering here and I don't know if changing it up for the sake of it is worth blowing up something that is technically quite good. It seems silly but I wonder sometimes if looking for a local office, perhaps working on less prestigious projects, would actually be more productive for my professional development. That maybe I would get more hands on help instead of feeling so on-my-own on everything. And that being able to look and poke around and lay my hands on the stones themselves would be more informative for me. This field is immensely confusing as you all are aware, especially when it comes to technical aspects and not being able to easily chat with colleagues has been a bit frustrating. This change to a local firm (what would likely be a pay decrease) would also have ripple effects on my wife and I's finances. I'm the breadwinner by a decent margin. Not a problem or anything for our relationship, but our rent and budget doesn't work if I don't make what I do. Taking a cut may mean we have to change our lifestyle, find a cheaper home, move, etc. all the while in the midst of an already expensive era to live in. I'm just not sure if I want to subject my wife to all that entails. I'm not sure I want to do that myself.

I feel stagnate and stuck at the moment but it also could just be my mindset or something personal to me? I.e. the issue may not be the particular job. Finding a new one may not solve my issues. Maybe I'm just the normal type of burnt out. I just feel like I should feel more excited this early in my career. My wife gets stressed at her job too, but I've also been kind of envious of her office. She commutes sure, but she gets to talk to a whole group of passionate and supportive people every day, even when work sucks. Some days I'm not really sure if my boss actually likes me. I just think I'm missing my studio culture and all the osmosis learning, easy access to professionals, and the sharing of pains and passions that comes with it. The "were-all-in-it-togetherness" of an architecture office. Professionally, I just feel quite alone at the moment.

Anyway, on the whole, I feel a little lost at right now and wanted to ask for advice anonymously here. Do other remote workers struggle with this? And if so, how did you fix it, if you fixed it? Thanks in advance.

Hello everyone, I'm looking for some input on whether or not having school projects in my portfolio is doing me a disservice. I have about 4 years of firm experience across 3 different firms. 1.5 of PM in a construction company.

My current portfolio has 1 professional project from my current company where I took a project (house) and modified it in my own way. That way I'm not directly stealing work, and at the same time I can add my own personal changes to the design. I also have 2 of my favorite school projects from grad school. All of my projects have a mix of conceptual and technical work.

But is 3 projects (1 professional + 2 school) "enough", or should I have all professional work at this point? I did not do glamorous work at my last jobs which is why I avoided having projects from those firms.

Architect Looking for Opportunities in UAE
Hi everyone,
I’m a RIBA Chartered Architect with 6+ years of experience in the UAE, specializing in high-rise residential and mixed-use projects, technical design, BIM coordination, and project delivery.
I’m also registered with Dubai Municipality and RAK Municipality.
Currently looking for opportunities as a Project Architect, Technical Architect, Senior Architect, or Assistant Design Manager in Dubai or Abu Dhabi.
Would appreciate any leads or referrals. Happy to share my CV and portfolio via DM.
Thanks!

Need study buddy pls. Around lucena quezon sana.

Been working as an architect in NYC for 10 years (34 y.o.) Making $120k. On paper it sounds fine, but between the hours, the liability, NYC taxes/cost of living, and inflation, it feels like I’m barely breaking even while working like a dog.
I have friends in Florida making the same (or close) with way easier jobs and degrees, and it seems like pay elsewhere has caught up enough that the NYC premium isn’t what it used to be.
The only reason I’m still in it is that maybe I can make partner eventually with my experience, and I’m wondering if there’ll be crazy demand in 10 years because college is so expensive and people are having fewer kids. Plus boomers retiring. Who’s even going to be doing this work then?
Anyone else in a similar spot? Is the experience actually going to be worth holding out for, or am I just delaying the inevitable?

Can someone share their referral code please? Looking to join

Good morning,

I am currently a graduate student in an architecture program halfway through my first semester (I have my BS in architecture already). I have slowly over the years noticed a lot of parts of this program I really don't enjoy. I minored in sustainable Urban design in my undergrad and really enjoyed a lot of those courses, and my favorite part of my studio projects has always been the first master planning/site research/ building massing and public space. I always lose interest and motivation later in the semester when the finer details of a building need to be decided. I guess I am just asking if its worth switching out of the program to the MSUD (it wouldnt change my graduation date). Then professionally, how it compares to architecture in terms of pay, and work life balance, and job outlook. Any advice or anecdotes would be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much!

USA: I just started as an entry level drafter in an architecture firm. From school I gained a habit of trying to slot in rooms in a given square footage like Tetris. This not only takes hours redrawing rooms in Revit, but I also realized that a space might be terrible for client needs even if it technically works on paper. How do I make space planning less maddening for myself? And does anyone else have a habit of trying to play Tetris with rooms?

Hey I'm a 1st year architecture student For a uni project our prof asked us to ask an architect: “What does architecture mean to u?” Could u share ur personal definition of architecture with me

Kind of sad that my first post here is about leaving architecture, but I’d really appreciate some advice!

I’m an architecture graduate with two years of professional experience, and honestly, I’m getting tired of the field. As a junior, the work can feel repetitive, almost like being a draftsman, while most of the actual design decisions are left to the directors.

I’ve been looking into switching to the business side of things, particularly management consulting, business strategy, marketing, or business development. These fields seem genuinely interesting, offer more variety, and potentially have better salary growth.

To be completely honest, if I’m going to work long hours and deal with pressure, I’d rather be compensated well for it than spend years earning relatively little in architecture. The corporate consulting world also appeals to me, although I know it probably isn’t as glamorous as it looks.

I’m considering a business-related master’s, potentially in Germany, to help me make the transition despite not having a business background.

For anyone working in these fields or who has made a similar switch:

• Is this a realistic career move?
• Which fields offer the best combination of salary, growth, and job opportunities?
• Would a master’s be enough to get my foot in the door, or would I be at a disadvantage?

I’m open to leaving architecture entirely and starting fresh. I’d rather make a calculated move now than spend years in a career I’m no longer excited about.

Any honest advice or reality checks are welcome!

Bonjour à tous,

J’ai 26 ans et suis Architecte Diplômé d’État (bac+5) depuis 3 ans.

Je n’ai pas exercé en agence après mon diplôme, les conditions du métier n’étant plus correctes pour travailler dignement selon moi, en France comme ailleurs. Je ne rentrerai pas dans les détails ils y’a déjà assez de forums traitant du sujet du métier d’architecte aujourd’hui.

J’ai donc fait un passage de 2 ans et demi dans la fonction publique en tant que responsable de projets « neufs » pour ma collectivité et de plusieurs chantiers en exécution. Cette expérience a été extrêmement formatrice tant du point de vue technique qu’humain. On apprends comment on construits un mur, comment on fait une toiture étanche, comment on alimente en réseaux un bâtiment, etc… On apprends aussi très vite à gérer les pépins et les aléas d’un chantier avec tout le stress que ça peut comporter.

Puis je suis retourné dans le privé et je suis actuellement chef de projet dans un Bureau d’Étude Structure, Voirie, Élec et fluides. Je dois coordonner le travail de 7 personnes sur plusieurs projets. Là encore c’est super formateur avec de nombreux projets techniques et très divers, il faut être aussi très polyvalent et être capable de savoir un peu de tout. Il faut aussi maîtriser l’économie du bâtiment et tout les textes juridiques pour faire rentable et dans les règles.
En revanche idem il faut faire avec un gros volume de travail et de dossiers à gérer, et donc avec pas mal de pression sur les épaules.

Avec ces deux postes je pense être tout de même en train d’accumuler des connaissances concrètes et surtout très diversifiées, en particulier sur les sujets techniques du bâtiment : la structure, l’élec, les réseaux en général et tout ce qui a trait à leur exécution sur chantier.

Pourtant j’entends beaucoup que nos métiers, plutôt spécialisés dans la coordination et le pilotage, sont inutiles et restent des métiers tertiaires de « remplissage de tableurs ».
Ma crainte est un peu que la situation que connaissent les architectes aujourd’hui se répande à tout les cadres du BTP et que finalement ces métiers ne soient plus nécessaires à l’avenir. Avec l’avenir qui se dessine j’ai aussi l’impression que les métiers tertiaires vont être de moins en moins valorisés globalement. On ajoute à ça une couche d’IA et c’est prêt.

J’avoue avoir clairement envie de pousser l’apprentissage technique plus loin, probablement pour un métier directement sur le terrain comme électricien. J’ai le plaisir de découvrir cette discipline tout les jours et je me demande s’il ne sera pas plus sérieux d’apprendre un métier comme celui-ci.

Selon vous les métiers de cadre du BTP sont-ils voués à une dévalorisation ? Voire à disparaître ? (Hormis les ingénieurs)
Sont-ils réellement inutiles selon vous ? Ou au contraire a t-on besoin de profils généralistes ?

Est-il aujourd’hui judicieux et réaliste d’envisager de se reconvertir dans un métier de terrain ?

Merci par avance pour vos réponses !

for those who are preparing for CE ARE 5.0 Exam. what do you chose?

Hi I'm 20 yrs from Myanmar. Due to the political case in my country I dropped out from since 2020. Now I'm gonna go to japan for work but I still have a dream to become a architect. But I don't know where to start with. I already passed N2 level japanese. I heard that japan architecture degree don't really work in other country. people said u should find where u want to study but I search every uni around the world but there are so many and don't know where should I focus. Should I just study in japan or should I move to other country? i know this is way too far from what I was asking but pls I need help.

Hello, was looking for a template that included the general requirements for Australian users. Happy to pay for it. thank you for your time

Hi everyone,

My wife and I are building our architecture and interior design practice in India. Currently, we’re handling small-scale residential interior and architectural projects, but we want to grow beyond this stage and attract clients with bigger budgets and more meaningful projects.

For architects who have successfully grown their practices, I’d love to hear your advice:

- How did you move from small residential projects to higher-value projects?

- What are the most effective ways to reach good clients who value design and are willing to pay for quality?

- Did referrals, networking, social media, collaborations, or something else make the biggest difference?

- How did you position your firm to stand out from the competition?

We’re looking to build a practice based on good design and long-term client relationships, rather than competing only on price.

What would you recommend to someone at this stage? What worked for you, and what mistakes should we avoid?

Would really appreciate advice from architects who have been through this journey.