11 Juni 2024

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
01:00 Meet Matias Daroch of MIK Architecture
05:00 Designing for climate, flood zones and Miami sites
10:00 Hiring lessons and growing the practice
15:00 Working between design, construction and real estate
20:00 Feasibility, developers and early-stage work
25:00 Portfolio advice and how to communicate clearly
30:00 Office culture, remote work and team routines
35:00 AI, marketing and business operations
40:00 Miami practice life and closing reflections

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