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The Business of Architecture: Risks, Rewards, and Real Talk with Hakan Agca at Cross Works


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What does it take to build a thriving architecture business from scratch? Hakan Agca, founder of CrossWorks, joins the show to share his journey from working in top firms to running his own practice. 

We’re diving into the nuts and bolts of the business of architecture: taking risks, building networks, hiring as well as firing, scaling sustainably, our biggest mistakes and staying ahead with technology like AI and BIM. It’s real talk about the challenges and rewards of entrepreneurship in the built environment, all wrapped up in a lively and our most brutally honest chat yet.

00:00 Introduction and Studio Tour

00:40 Moving to Camden

00:58 Starting the Business

01:19 The Business of Architecture

02:09 Essential Skills for Architects

02:39 Challenges of Running a Business

04:37 Networking and Client Relationships

06:33 Scaling Up the Practice

09:00 Innovations in Architecture

10:31 Hiring and Team Building

15:06 Work Environment and Culture

24:16 Debating Work Efficiency

25:00 Flexibility in the Workplace

26:19 Office Dynamics and Technology

27:44 The Importance of Office Presence

29:09 Challenges in Architecture Careers

31:12 Forecasting and Business Strategy

34:23 The Role of Technology in Architecture

40:26 Recruitment and Culture Change

48:26 Final Thoughts and Contact Information

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