The Best Way to Become Known as an Architect

    There are several different ways to become a famous architect. The first way is to learn the latest knowledge and then immediately spread it to make a name for own. The second way is to innovate the concept, do something unusual to attract attention and make us known to the public; The third way is to work for a well-known architect. The fourth way is to learn enough in the early stage, participate in the project, and then start our own business; The fifth way is to participate and win important competitions. 

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    There is no shortcut to becoming a well-known architect, the best way is to learn. The knowledge structure of an excellent architect should cover both technical and artistic aspects. First of all, a good architect must know literature. Although architecture and literature belong to two different fields of culture and art, literature is extremely important to the development of architecture. The combination of literature and architecture can highlight the artistic conception of architecture, point out the architectural theme and strengthen the architectural atmosphere. Contemporary architecture is often ritualized and personified, as well as literalized. With the help of the complement of characters, the architectural space is deepened and expanded, and the original common design has gained more cultural connotations. What’s more, a good architect should be well-versed in history. Any country or region has its own unique history. Therefore, the building is often needed to carry certain historical significance, for architects, should not be ignored in the architectural design of its historical background, especially in the location and the conception, more need to pay attention to in the design of its historical background and in combination with them. 

    Architects are good at extracting useful information from historical background and applying it to architectural design, which can make architectural works more profound and convincing. Besides, a good architect should understand philosophy. Architecture is not floating in the air. Architecture is closely related to a nation's culture, concept, and way of thinking. The philosophy of architecture is extensive and profound. Only by learning more and comprehending it, can architects use it to guide architectural designs. At the same time, architects have to pay attention to politics. Architecture is related to the political situation of a country at that time. In architectural design, architects should pay attention to politics, combine the political background of current events and national policies to guide the design. As Vitruvius said, the knowledge of architecture is extensive and enriched by various kinds of knowledge. Therefore, to be a good architect must master many aspects of knowledge. 

    I think there are three steps to becoming a well-known architect. The first step is to imitate, to learn from the masters. Learning is a very important process. Only through continuous learning can we enrich our knowledge reserve. The second step is to understand ourselves, find our own design direction, and combined with theory and practice. We should find an important element of architecture, go deep, and cultivate it into a specialized skill. Eventually become our own style. The last step is to create and lead a new era and become a well-known architect.