Schimberg Group
Architecture & Interior Design
1421 5th Street, Unit D
Sarasota, FL 34236
Working Construction Let Me See Architecture from a Different Perspective
By Barron Schimberg, AIA
In a previous post on this blog, I wrote about continuing improvements in the relationships between architects and contractors. Relationships that were often adversarial are becoming more collaborative.
At Schimberg Group, we have always had the utmost respect for contractors.
In my opinion, understanding construction and how things are built is fundamental to successful architecture. I learned this lesson early in my career, during a semester off from college when I spent about eight months working for a construction company. Like an internship, that on-the-job construction experience opened my eyes to how real-world projects get done.
For example, I installed windows in a commercial building as 40 mph winds swirled around us. I was taught skills such as the right way to hammer nails and take a dimension. I experienced firsthand some of the craftsmanship involved in bringing an architect’s ideas to life.
My experience on a construction crew also helped improve my ability to communicate with the subcontractors and contractors involved in the success of a project. The valuable lessons I learned as part of the construction crew have become a routine process for Schimberg Group as we consult with construction experts before submitting final designs to a client.
As an architect, I love coming up with innovative concepts for new buildings. But I know that my visions are unlikely to become reality unless the designs can be built—and built well.
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