From Vice to Nice: Running an Architecture Practice in Miami

Running an architecture practice in Miami means working with climate, construction, real estate, office culture and a market that does not behave exactly like London.

Stephen Drew speaks with Matias Daroch of MIK Architecture about building a practice in Miami, working across design and construction, hiring, office culture and using technology without losing the human side of practice.

The conversation covers:

• What makes architecture practice in Miami different
• How design, construction and real estate overlap in local projects
• What Matias has learned about hiring and growing a team
• How candidates can communicate their work more clearly
• Where AI and technology can help practice operations

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Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction and Miami context
• 00:09 Meet Matias Daroch of MIK Architecture
• 04:14 Designing for climate, flood zones and Miami sites
• 09:32 Hiring lessons and growing the practice
• 16:05 Working between design, construction and real estate
• 21:44 Feasibility, developers and early-stage work
• 25:59 Portfolio advice and how to communicate clearly
• 32:59 Office culture, remote work and team routines
• 38:42 AI, marketing and business operations
• 44:14 Miami practice life and closing reflections