In this episode of the Build Hatch Podcast, we had the opportunity to speak with Mark Alves from MAP Architects.

In this episode we talk about:

• Growing up in Sydney, Mark’s childhood dream was to become an architect, without any external factors.
• Studying at UTS and his experience whilst at university.
• The dropout rate of budding architects and, learning to manage the workload.
• After finishing Uni, Mark took an overseas holiday and then arrived home and looked for work.
• His first residential Architectural role, where he stayed for 10 years and, the type of jobs he enjoyed.
• The strong relationship with between Mark and boss Russel, who encouraged Mark to start his own business while under Russel’s wing.
• Mentorship, learning from each other and strong relationships.
• His most popular project was a contemporary Mediterranean styled home in local Sydney.
• Senior living residents in and creating a community with clubhouses, amenities and other facilities.  
• Mark explains the term ‘manufactured housing’ and the permanent nature of these buildings.
• Sydney and the Hunters Hill construction Market.
• Mark says, ‘People still see value in their home living spaces, no matter the external factors.’
• Picking and choosing the work that Mark, and his team at MAP, enjoy working on.
• For Mark, downtime is all about family life.
• Mark’s long-term goal of travelling the world so his children can see their heritage.
• The future for MAP Architects.

Sit back and enjoy this helpful interview with Mark Alves from MAP Architects  

 

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