How do you choose the right architect for your museum?

Is architecture about more than a building? Is architect selection about more than architecture? What is a design “brief”? Why are museum projects on “elephant time”? Are anonymous open design competitions a good thing? What comes after “good design is good business”?

Susanna Sirefman (President, Dovetail Design Strategists) discusses “The Art of Choosing a Museum Architect” with host Jonathan Alger (Managing Partner, C&G Partners | The Exhibition and Experience Design Studio).

Along the way: cello studies, Winston Churchill, and two lions named Patience and Fortitude.

Talking Points:

1. Design excellence is a basic human right
2. Architecture is about more than a building
3. Architect selection is about more than architecture
4. Selecting the right architect is vital
5. Ask the right questions and you’ll get the right answers
6. Moving beyond “Good design is good business”

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Guest Bio:

Susanna Sirefman, President and Founder of Dovetail Design Strategists, draws from extensive knowledge of the latest design and building trends, providing her clients with unmatched access to both emerging and acclaimed talent in architecture. Trained as an architect at the renowned Architectural Association School of Architecture in London, England, Susanna’s deep knowledge of the field informs her ability to advise on design, synthesize architectural concepts, making architecture accessible to the public.

About Making the Museum:

Making the Museum is hosted (podcast) and written (newsletter) by Jonathan Alger. MtM is a project of C&G Partners | The Exhibition and Experience Design Studio.

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Links for This Episode:

Susanna on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanna-sirefman-17b8a813/

Susanna by email:
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Dovetail Design Strategists:
https://www.dovetailstrategists.com

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Host Jonathan Alger, Managing Partner of C&G Partners, on LinkedIn:
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C&G Partners | The Exhibition and Experience Design Studio:
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