IoA Sliver Lecture Panel: Partners, Associates, and Slaves

6. Partners, Associates, and Slaves

Jean Pierre Bolivar – BUSarchitektur
Nora Graw – HENN Architects
Marc Paulin – Architect
Stephan Sobl - Coop Himmelb(l)au
Thomas Vietzke – Vietzke&Bortelmann Architekten

This cluster gathers graduates who performed or continue to perform at leading positions, developing a body of work for renowned architectural offices. Along the path, some turn to become invaluable members within these environments.

What are the steps one needs to go through as a young practitioner when entering a formal office structure? What are the biggest challenges transferring from university to professional life? What does it take to grow from a ?slave? to a partner? What is the cost of these invaluable experiences, what does it actually mean to work alongside the ?grand masters? of the profession and how to shape one’s own position?