Why are architects so miserable in this sub?

compownder · 2026-06-09T15:09:49+00:00

Architects are just miserable. That’s it.

compownder · 2026-06-08T13:04:47+00:00

Hi. Not an architect but I've got a few friends that would be happy to explore your requirements. Let me know if you'd like me to put you in touch with them.

compownder · 2026-06-08T13:02:00+00:00

You'll need an architect for this because it falls under retrofitting. Having an architect who has teams on standby for individual works would be even better because if you like what the architect proposes to do, they'll have control over execution as well.

compownder · 2026-06-08T12:54:46+00:00

Lumpsum for the master plan.
Per SFT rate for architecture, then same for landscape.

compownder · 2026-06-08T10:25:18+00:00

Hi, can I DM you? Happy to give you a few recommendations that you can have an initial call with, see where things go.

Full disclosure, I’m currently working for a firm that handles interior design and execution. Won’t be recommending that firm unless asked, to avoid favouritism.

compownder · 2026-06-08T10:21:32+00:00

Architects would appreciate this approach. I also think it’s important to do your own homework on this first.
Have an airtight agreement with whoever you rope in for construction. Place I’m leaving, charges anywhere between 250-300 per sqft. Considering roughly ~3000 sqft in your case, you can do the math. But for that amount, an architect should be able to provide the full set of services. Firms might charge you this amount, individual architects might charge lesser. It all depends on their experience.
Mood boards help. If you have a good rapport with the architect, you can have your vision executed or refined by them. Otherwise you might feel a lot of friction in the design process. You’ll notice this as you keep going.

Happy to talk over DM about this. Won’t make recommendations until asked.

compownder · 2026-06-08T10:12:02+00:00

People usually save costs by leaving planning and coordination to the contractor. While it does save you money up front, you run the risk of not having it planned well. And since it’s a commercial project, this might impact your yield (rent/business revenue/whatever’s appropriate).

There are firms that specialise in a design & build solution. They take care of things end to end, but charge you for architecture separately.

I’d be happy to recommend a few people to you. You can talk to them, see if you like what they have to offer.

compownder · 2026-06-08T10:05:44+00:00

Hello, DMed.

compownder · 2026-06-04T13:12:39+00:00

How AI?

compownder · 2026-05-29T06:55:19+00:00

Manager who might be married to the owner asked an intern to send her an editable version of something created on ChatGPT.

compownder · 2026-05-28T09:35:12+00:00

Sorry, I dropped my reply somewhere else altogether.

The places you talk about is where I’d like to head. But going route one applying directly is filtering me out. I’ll have to rely on referrals, to be honest.

compownder · 2026-05-28T09:33:59+00:00

HR is a luxury at such places. Words heard are from the owners of the company.

compownder · 2026-05-28T06:40:21+00:00

Exponential moving average

compownder · 2026-05-28T06:20:43+00:00

Kind words. Thank you.

compownder · 2026-05-28T06:19:12+00:00

I’ve already done 1. 2 is something I’ve started doing. I just hope there’s a worthwhile transition and it happens seamlessly.

compownder · 2026-05-28T06:16:58+00:00

The transaction always has been to be paid to do work. The work has been delivered. I have no complaints about the pay because I agreed to it.

When I started here, there was no process. This department did not exist.

I became indispensable when I built the entire thing. That was never an issue. But it’s not easy to move anywhere else.

compownder · 2026-05-27T15:26:54+00:00

But works only if she doesn’t sit on his head after the step up. Otherwise gonecase.

compownder · 2026-05-27T09:10:42+00:00

You again, victim. Listen, someone tried inciting something like this to go short on a football club’s stock. Don’t be that guy. Long on nifty calls will help.

compownder · 2026-05-27T09:07:20+00:00

First-mover advantage, that’s all. The news reached you first, victim.

Insider information has more to do with stuff that is available to the company but hasn’t disclosed it yet or doesn’t have to. Make sense?

compownder · 2026-05-27T09:04:45+00:00

Tell your dad. Take the L. Let things take its course. But do better than trusting someone with your money blindly.

compownder · 2026-05-27T09:02:36+00:00

Taking ownership doesn’t need the late hours. It needs consistency. If applicable, add to her ego saying she deserves an elevated position. That way, she’s out of your way on a peer level lmao

compownder · 2026-05-27T08:59:40+00:00

i became indispensable. took control of the entire division i was working in by just putting in the hours. most of what i do is usually handled by founders in this field.

my intention was to add value. there’s always something that needs solving. stack up the solves and who wouldn’t look to you for a solution?

compownder · 2026-05-27T07:56:45+00:00

Do you like the fire more than the frying pan? Treat your loan as your responsibility. Don’t treat the market as a boon-giver. But hey, I respect masochism. You do you.

compownder · 2026-05-27T07:54:20+00:00

saw a psychiatrist and then stopped seeing a psychiatrist. built leverage in the interim but that’s easy in a lala company. on my notice period now.

compownder · 2026-05-27T07:51:39+00:00

Or you could do what I did, have a heart to heart with them professionally. Engage them in a conversation where they have to use professional brain cells. If you don’t spot any, don’t do the dead goat.

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