GLUCK+: Architects Who Build (w/ Thomas Gluck, Stacie Wong)

In the architect-led design-build model, the architect is responsible not only for design but for construction as well. This represents a major shift from the traditional design-bid-build way of building projects. Yet it offers unique advantages on both the architect and client end, say Thomas Gluck and Stacie Wong, both principals at Gluck+. Most importantly, it makes for a smoother construction process and a better, beautiful building.
In the architect-led design-build model, the architect is responsible not only for design but for construction as well. This represents a major shift from the traditional design-bid-build way of building projects. Yet it offers unique advantages on both the architect and client end, say Thomas Gluck and Stacie Wong, both principals at Gluck+. Most importantly, it makes for a smoother construction process and a better, beautiful building.

Interview Takeaways
  • Design for the build
  • Be the one point of contact
  • Scale by hiring
  • Preserve what matters
  • Ask contractors for advice
  • Price early and often
  • Zoom in and out
  • Diversity to problem-solve
  • Feed your architecture addiction
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