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The Best Architecture Portfolio Designs

AD Editorial Team — Fri, 08 Mar 2019 11:30:00 +0000

When applying for an architecture job, you need to make sure you have the perfect portfolio. While a clever and attractive business card might help you initially get a firm's attention, and a well-considered r é sumé or CV might help you prove your value, in most cases it will be your portfolio that makes or breaks your application. It's your portfolio that practices will use to measure your design sensibilities against the office's own style and to judge whether you match up to the talents claimed in your résumé.

Architect-US: How To Get a Job at a Top US Architecture Firm

Megan Schires — Mon, 21 Jan 2019 07:00:00 +0000

© Annie Spratt. Image Courtesy of Architect-US

How To Create An Architecture Portfolio in Virtual Reality

Chaitanya Ravi — Sun, 11 Feb 2018 09:00:00 +0000

A portfolio is the standard way for architects to show their work and their style, process and brand. Over the last decade, portfolios have evolved from paper to digital, primarily because it is more time and cost efficient to maintain a digital portfolio and keep it up-to-date.

Architecture Portfolio Hacks: How To Create A Recruiter-Approved Portfolio

Stephanie Gleeson, Bloomfield Tremayne & Partners — Wed, 11 Oct 2017 08:00:00 +0000

The following article, originally published by the self-titled "Portfolio Queen," Stephanie Gleeson, gives you an insider's perspective into what recruiters are looking for when they open your portfolio. Gleeson, a Senior Consultant at boutique recruiting firm Bloomfield Tremayne & Partners, offers her top tips on everything from hierarchy tips, software and formatting, and how to present your portfolio in the interview.

When it comes to individuals pursuing architectural or interior design there is the added concern of the portfolio.

Call for Entries: The Best Architecture Portfolios

AD Editorial Team — Sun, 26 Mar 2017 13:05:00 +0000

Given the hearty success of our architecture resume/CV post, we understand that there's a demand for inspirational information that will help you land the job, grant or school admission you've always wanted. But portfolios, though a basic requirement in many creative fields, can be very tricky to master. How do you select the work you want to feature? How will you present it visually? Most importantly—how will you make it memorable enough that it won't be cast aside after a three-second glance? In an age where more and more portfolios and CVs will be viewed exclusively on a screen, how have you, our readers, developed portfolios that you are proud of? We would be honored to share the most innovative, inspirational, well-designed portfolios, so submit your designs!

5 Easy Steps to Improve Your Portfolio

Daphne Cruz — Tue, 29 Nov 2016 08:00:00 +0000

In this article, originally published as "¿Qué es un portafolio de proyectos y cómo se hace?" (What is a portfolio and how do you make one?) from blog Enlace Arquitectura, the author shares a series of suggestions and steps on making a suitable and convenient portfolio for when you’re job hunting. The basis of these recommendations is to correctly understand what a portfolio is and what it should contain. It also details how to maximize creativity in the representation and execution of architectural projects when included in a portfolio.

How to Ensure that Your Online Architecture Portfolio is On Point

Jan Doroteo — Mon, 15 Aug 2016 09:30:00 +0000

Why should I even have an online portfolio?

12 Tips For Making an Outstanding Architecture Portfolio

Gabriel Kogan — Mon, 01 Feb 2016 06:00:00 +0000

Getting a job or internship at an architecture firm doesn't only depend on your skills as an architect (or student). The way you present your skills plays an essential role. At a time of great professional competitiveness and with resumes becoming more globalized, assembling a portfolio may seem like a chore and often very involving: Which projects do I list? What personal information do I add? Should I include my academic papers in professional portfolios?

Columbia GSAPP Showcase Award-Winning Student Portfolios on Instagram

James Taylor-Foster — Mon, 16 Nov 2015 04:00:00 +0000

Earlier this year the Graduate School of Architecture, Preservation and Planning (GSAPP) at New York City's Columbia University took to Instagram to showcase a collection of their "award-winning" student portfolios across a week of posts. Nineteen stop-motion films highlight the highly individual nature of the architectural portfolio, demonstrating a wide range of graphic styles and methods of book-binding. From hardback-bound theses to gold foil embossing and 'box-in-box' constructions, you can get a taste of some of what the school considers its finest work from 2015 graduates, after the break.

How to Stand Out in an Architecture Job Interview: The STAR Portfolio

Brandon Hubbard — Mon, 28 Sep 2015 09:30:00 +0000

In his previous articles, Brandon Hubbard has discussed how to create the perfect short portfolio to get the attention of your future employer, and how to prepare for some of the most common interview questions. In this post, originally published on The Architect's Guide as "4 Reasons Why You Need a STAR Portfolio," Hubbard discusses the architect's key tool at an interview, and how to maximize its potential to impress.

6 Tips on Creating the Perfect Two-Page Portfolio to Win a Job Interview

Brandon Hubbard — Fri, 07 Aug 2015 09:30:00 +0000

When it comes to applying for a new job, in any field, often the most difficult part is standing out from the crowd at the first stage. Fortunately for architects, in our field we have a tool that can help you to do just this: the portfolio. Unfortunately, according to Brandon Hubbard, many architects are getting it wrong when it comes to application portfolios. In this article, originally published on his blog at The Architect's Guide, Hubbard outlines six tips on how to create and submit a two-page portfolio that will increase your chances of getting a callback.

Readers! Do employers put a lot of weight on what university you attended or on your portfolio?

Irina Vinnitskaya — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0000

A few weeks back, we at ArchDaily conducted a poll on Facebook to get a feel for what our readers think about their architectural educations. The question we asked: "Do employers put a lot of weight on what university you attended, or is it mostly about your portfolio?" had some promising results. There is a lot of cynisicm ciruclating in the professional world about what a degree from a particular university means. There are circles were some universities or some degrees are valued over others. Really though, we hope that it comes down to what each candidate can bring to a potential employer.