Working life as an architect is notoriously difficult. Unreasonable demands from clients, be they about budget, deadlines, or design (not to mention uncompromising personal standards) make the job tough, particularly as architecture continues to be seen as a product. And while it's no reason to accept low (or unequal) pay, troubling mental health, or any of the myriad issues architecture seems beset with, architects anywhere will tell you: you do it because you love it.
With all the challenges, perhaps it's no wonder to see architecture sometimes get personal - be it about joy, self-expression, responsibility, or even a fight about intellectual property. Read on for this week's review.
