Architects Deserve Their Bad Rep
Architects Deserve Their Bad Rep: Why We Need to Design with Buildability in Mind As an architect, I’ve seen firsthand why fellow architects deserve their bad rep. Many of us fixate on aesthetics—how our designs look in renderings—without giving enough thought… Read More
October in Review: Moving Projects Forward
Moving Projects Forward As we focus on October in review, we reflect on a dynamic month here at Pier Architects. From progress in demolition at two major sites to advancing new designs, connecting with clients, and celebrating the launch of a public… Read More
Planning Reform: Here We Go Again
Planning Reform: Here We Go Again Introduction The UK is in the midst of a severe housing crisis, with affordability at the heart of the issue. In response, the new Labour government has proposed Planning Reform to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) to increase land availability for housing development. Their… Read More
A Bittersweet Moment
A Bittersweet Moment I don’t usually consider myself an overly emotional person—after all, I’m a man, so perhaps that’s to be expected. But today, as I walked around a familiar site, I couldn’t help but feel a mix of both sadness and excitement. Nearly 20 years ago to the day, we… Read More
Car Dealership Architecture
Elevating Car Dealership Design for Client Success
Task Management
Task Management: How Do You Keep on Top of Multiple Projects?
Just Make a Start
Overcoming the Paralysis of Starting Starting is the hardest part of any endeavor. We all know the feeling—standing at the edge of a new project, staring at that blank page, wondering… Read More
No Such Thing as a Stupid Question
No Such Thing as a Stupid Question: Why You Should Always Speak Up We’ve all been there: sitting in a meeting, listening to a presentation, or having a discussion, and suddenly a question pops into your… Read More
