In the architect-led design-build model, the architect is responsible not only for design but for construction as well. This represents a major shift from the traditional design-bid-build way of building projects. Yet it offers unique advantages on both the architect and client end, say Thomas Gluck and Stacie Wong, both principals at Gluck+. Most importantly, it makes for a smoother construction process and a better, beautiful building.

Interview Takeaways

Design for the build
Be the one point of contact
Scale by hiring
Preserve what matters
Ask contractors for advice
Price early and often
Zoom in and out
Diversity to problem-solve
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GLUCK+: Architects Who Build (w/ Thomas Gluck, Stacie Wong)

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GLUCK+: Architects Who Build (w/ Thomas Gluck, Stacie Wong)