Thom Mayne FAIA is one of architecture's most highly regarded and recognized architects. He is the founder and Design Director of Morphosis, a global, interdisciplinary architecture firm known for their uncompromising and iconic designs – from single family residences to large urban environments.
He is the 2005 Pritzker Prize Laureate and the winner of the 2013 Gold Medal of the American Institutes of Architects.
Today on Business of Architecture, Thom Mayne shares his thoughts on art, architecture…and the business of architecture.
In today's edisode Thom Mayne shares his thoughts on:
- The art and business of architecture
- Architecture as a pure form of expression
- How risk affects design
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Show Notes:
- See the firm's work at Morphosis.com
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Nice interview, Enoch. Wish it were a tad longer. I do question that fact that architects get paid “ridiculous amounts.” I know I’m not quite up to that level, yet. I’d like to hear more about the role that his wife plays in the business – managing international projects (risk & legal issues), especially overcoming risk issues when proposing technically challenging solutions (e.g. Ross Perot Museum). Is revenue secondary? Well, I’ve met two kinds of Architects: those who are Architects and happen to make money, and those that aim to make money and just happen to be Architects. Thom is certainly in the former (me, too), but the Art doesn’t happen (especially over 40 years) if the Business doesn’t support it. Thanks for sharing, Enoch.
Thanks for the insightful comment Sean. It is interesting to hear the viewpoint of a world class architect like Thom Mayne.
I have been a fan of Thom Mayne since my first studio in architecture. I appreciate his thoughts the architect shedding liability and risk and expecting to succeed. I always wondered when that departure took place and find it interesting that it was in the 70’s per Thom. No risk no / limited reward we have to change that approach and get more risk takers. Thank you for sharing Enoch.