From Vice to Nice: Running an Architecture Practice in Miami

Running an architecture practice in Miami means working with climate, construction, real estate, office culture and a market that does not behave exactly like London.Stephen Drew speaks with Matias Daroch of MIK Architecture about building a practice in Miami, working across design and construction, hiring, office culture and using technology without losing the human side of practice.The conversation covers: What makes architecture practice in Miami different How design, construction and real estate overlap in local projects What Matias has learned about hiring and growing a team How candidates can communicate their work more clearly Where AI and technology can help practice operations ____▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pyeA0YyQXU4📝 Read the full write-up, with the key takeaways:https://architecturesocial.com/podcast/from-vice-to-nice-running-an-architecture-practice-in-miami/Architecture Social is where architects and designers find honest career advice, insight from practice, and live roles worth applying for:https://architecturesocial.com/The fastest way to get hired is to be better at the things practices actually ask for. Revit, Rhino, rendering, BIM, portfolio work. Our learning partner ArchAdemia is built by architects, for architects:https://archademia.com/architecture-social/Use code ARCHSOCIAL10 for a discount on monthly or annual membership.____Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Miami context 01:00 Meet Matias Daroch of MIK Architecture 05:00 Designing for climate, flood zones and Miami sites 10:00 Hiring lessons and growing the practice 15:00 Working between design, construction and real estate 20:00 Feasibility, developers and early-stage work 25:00 Portfolio advice and how to communicate clearly 30:00 Office culture, remote work and team routines 35:00 AI, marketing and business operations 40:00 Miami practice life and closing reflections