Hello Reader,

When the pandemic disrupted life as we knew it, every industry—not just architecture—scrambled to recreate old workflows in a remote environment. Instead of reimagining how we work, we clung to what we knew, often trying to make legacy systems fit a new reality. Zoom became the new meeting room, but the culture, the processes, and the expectations largely stayed the same.

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That moment could have been a catalyst for rethinking work from the ground up. But now, with AI advancing faster than any shift we’ve seen before, we’re faced with a second chance.

This time, let’s not waste the opportunity.

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In this week’s episode of Practice Disrupted, we’re diving into what it means to truly redesign your career—and your life. Meet Clarence Kwan, an architect who chose to pivot away from traditional practice to become a lifestyle concierge. His story isn’t just about changing jobs—it’s about rethinking value, success, and the unique role architects can play outside of architecture.

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🎧 Tune in to hear how Clarence translated the precision of design into a bespoke business built around people’s lives: Episode 191 – Architect Turned Lifestyle Concierge​

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Keep learning and growing,

Evelyn M Lee, FAIA | NOMA Founder, Practice of Architecture Host, Practice Disrupted & Fractional COO

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Architect, And: Clarence Kwan Architect turned Lifestyle Concierge How can mid-career architects redesign their lives around joy and curiosity? listen here

/// Practice Community + LAB /// What we're reading and sharing ///

​Trimble 0 - 60 Challenge - Trimble just opened up applications for their 0-60 Challenge, and if you're building something that could reshape how we design, construct, or operate buildings and infrastructure—you might want to check this out.

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​A/E Firm Valuation Calculator - BQE just launched a free A/E Firm Valuation Calculator. It’s a formulaic estimate, so it doesn’t replace a comprehensive, customized valuation for firms looking to sell.

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​Nada Maktari - Architecture & Illustration - taking real world inspiration to sci-fi megamedia with her architecture training.

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​Generate Design - Generate is a technology company accelerating the use of sustainable, prefabricated systems—especially mass timber—through data-driven design tools for high-performance buildings.

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