Most architects take themselves way too seriously. There is some understanding in this. Quite a bit of their business is directly tied into the image they create about themselves. The problem is in discovering where the fantasy ends and reality begins and what this means to your own position in the firm.
Guy Horton and Sherin Wing recently authored a companion to the wonderful "101 Things I Learned in Architecture School" entitled "101 Things I Didn't Learn in Architecture School" which centers mostly on taking the preconceived notions collected during studio classes and applying them to the "real world".
One main thread, that I feel is important in reiterating, is that there is life outside the office and it is dreadfully important that a balance is maintained. Also, it is a fun read, albeit slightly depressing when you start to analyze what it means about your own life.
Darn it.
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