ABSTRACT

You are a great designer, but no-one knows. Now what?

This indispensable book, written by one of the most influential marketers in architecture, will demystify Public Relations and marketing for all architects, whether in large practices or practicing as sole practitioners.

It bridges the distance between architects and marketing by giving practical tips, best practice and anecdotes from an author with 20 years’ experience in architecture marketing. It explains all aspects of PR and Business Development for architects: for example, how to write a good press release; how to make a fee proposal; how to prepare for a pitch. It gives examples of how others do it well, and the pitfalls to avoid. In addition, it discusses more general aspects which are linked to PR and BD, such as being a good employer, ethics for architects and the challenges when working abroad.

Featuring vital insights from a wide variety of architects, from multinational practices to small offices, this book is an essential companion to any architectural office.

chapter Chapter 1|4 pages

How We are Supposed to Work for Free

chapter Chapter 2|3 pages

We can do Better

chapter Chapter 3|5 pages

To Specialise or Not to Specialise?

chapter Chapter 5|3 pages

Mission and Vision

chapter Chapter 6|3 pages

Branding and Company Culture

part |83 pages

Public Relations

chapter Chapter 8|3 pages

The Office is Your Business Card

chapter Chapter 9|4 pages

Your Website: Your Online Shop Window

chapter Chapter 10|24 pages

Your Work Amid a Changing Media Landscape

chapter Chapter 11|6 pages

Lectures

chapter Chapter 12|2 pages

Awards

chapter Chapter 13|25 pages

Your Product in the Picture

chapter Chapter 14|4 pages

The Built Project

chapter Chapter 15|3 pages

The Project Book

chapter Chapter 16|4 pages

Exhibitions

chapter Chapter 17|2 pages

Prioritising

part |63 pages

Business Development

chapter Chapter 20|3 pages

Who is Your Client and how do You Approach them?

chapter Chapter 21|2 pages

Just do it

chapter Chapter 22|6 pages

Going Abroad

chapter Chapter 23|4 pages

Fairs

chapter Chapter 24|5 pages

How to Calculate a Fee

chapter Chapter 25|5 pages

Contracts: Managing Risks and Keeping Promises

chapter Chapter 26|4 pages

It’s not Easy Being Green

chapter Chapter 27|4 pages

The Pitch

chapter Chapter 28|2 pages

Broadening Your Portfolio

chapter Chapter 29|3 pages

Planning Workflow

chapter Chapter 30|3 pages

Collaborations

chapter Chapter 31|3 pages

Learning from Others

chapter Chapter 32|3 pages

Styles

chapter Chapter 33|3 pages

Ethics for Architects

chapter Chapter 34|2 pages

Suing Your Client

chapter Chapter 35|1 pages

Spam and Fraud

chapter Chapter 36|3 pages

Crisis

part |33 pages

Case Studies

chapter Case Study 1|3 pages

Shedkm

chapter Case Study 2|4 pages

Mgmastudio

chapter Case Study 3|4 pages

Studio Mutt

chapter Case Study 4|4 pages

Coffey Architects

chapter Case Study 5|4 pages

DMA

chapter Case Study 6|5 pages

Feilden Fowles

chapter Case Study 7|5 pages

Turner Works

chapter Case Study 8|3 pages

Powerhouse Company