{"id":17339,"date":"2016-10-27T13:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-10-27T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/architizer.wpengine.com\/young-architect-guide-perfect-portfolio\/"},"modified":"2022-08-17T15:13:47","modified_gmt":"2022-08-17T19:13:47","slug":"young-architect-guide-perfect-portfolio","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/architizer.com\/blog\/practice\/details\/young-architect-guide-perfect-portfolio\/","title":{"rendered":"Young Architect Guide: 7 Tips for Creating the Perfect Online Portfolio"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Peter Eerlings is creator of <a href=\"http:\/\/archisnapper.com\/?aff=architizer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Archisnapper<\/a>, an intelligent site management app that helps architects create field reports with incredible efficiency \u2014 read more <a href=\"http:\/\/architizer.com\/blog\/architects-app-of-the-week-archisnapper\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>. He also hosts a series of informative articles about technology and business for architects on the Archisnapper Blog, a selection of which we are glad to present on Architizer.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>In creative careers like architecture, having a good portfolio is essential for finding new business. It doesn\u2019t matter how qualified you are or how much experience you have \u2014 a client is unlikely to hire you without seeing photographic evidence of your previous work.<\/p>\n<p><b>Your portfolio acts as a visual representation of your business and should present the very best you have to offer<\/b>. It can be a tool for finding new business, attracting industry recognition and winning design awards.<\/p>\n<p>While in the past it was common for architects to compile their portfolios by hand in a large physical folder, now digital portfolios are becoming more popular. An online portfolio has many advantages for architects \u2014 not only are they easier to show to prospective clients without having to carry an unwieldy folder everywhere you go, but they are also great for attracting organic traffic to your website from search engines and directories.<\/p>\n<p>Online tools have made it easier than ever before to create a digital portfolio \u2014 we\u2019ll cover a few of the best ones at the end of this article \u2014 but for a truly effective portfolio, you need to do more than simply upload a few photographs of your past projects. Follow our top tips for building a portfolio page that\u2019s designed to sell and wait for new clients to come flooding in!<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\n\t<img class=\"lazy\"\n\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/themes\/architizer\/assets\/images\/blank.png\"\n\t\tdata-src=\"https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/1477491495616Screen_Shot_2016-10-26_at_10.17.49_AM.png?fit=max&#038;w=1680&#038;q=60&#038;auto=format&#038;auto=compress&#038;cs=strip\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-srcset=\"https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/1477491495616Screen_Shot_2016-10-26_at_10.17.49_AM.png?fit=max&amp;w=1680&amp;q=60&amp;auto=format&amp;auto=compress&amp;cs=strip 1680w,https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/1477491495616Screen_Shot_2016-10-26_at_10.17.49_AM.png?fit=max&amp;w=1080&amp;q=60&amp;auto=format&amp;auto=compress&amp;cs=strip 1080w,https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/1477491495616Screen_Shot_2016-10-26_at_10.17.49_AM.png?fit=max&amp;w=760&amp;q=60&amp;auto=format&amp;auto=compress&amp;cs=strip 760w,https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/1477491495616Screen_Shot_2016-10-26_at_10.17.49_AM.png?fit=max&amp;w=625&amp;q=60&amp;auto=format&amp;auto=compress&amp;cs=strip 625w,https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/1477491495616Screen_Shot_2016-10-26_at_10.17.49_AM.png?fit=max&amp;w=368&amp;q=60&amp;auto=format&amp;auto=compress&amp;cs=strip 368w\"\n\t\t\tsizes=\"(min-width: 1680px) 1680px,(min-width: 1080px) 1080px,(min-width: 760px) 760px,(min-width: 625px) 625px,368px\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"\"\n\t\titemprop=\"contentUrl\"\n\t>\n<\/div>\n\n<p><i><a href=\"http:\/\/architizer.com\/firms\/skidmore-owings-merrill\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">SOM<\/a>\u2019<\/i><i>s digital portfolio contains a lot of information, but the focus is on amazing images that really sell each project.<\/i><\/p>\n<h2>1. Use quality images.<\/h2>\n<p>The pictures in your portfolio are, without question, the most important aspect overall. If the photographs of your previous projects look unprofessional, it\u2019s unlikely that prospective clients will want to put their trust in you for their building project when they can\u2019t even see the quality of your work properly.<\/p>\n<p><b>Investing in good photography by working with a professional photographer is one area that\u2019s not worth skimping on, even if you are on a tight budget<\/b>. Skillful photography can make even uninspiring rooms and buildings look impressive, so imagine what it can do for good design! Take a look at these <a href=\"http:\/\/www.architectural-photography.com\/before_after_images.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">before and after photos<\/a> to see what a difference professional photography can make.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s worth taking the time to find a photographer who really understands your vision and who can take photographs that tell a story and inspire further interest in your work.<\/p>\n<p>Wherever possible you should use actual photography rather than just rendered drawings and plans, but it can be interesting for people to see the two side by side. Showing a progression from <a href=\"http:\/\/architizer.com\/blog\/how-architecture-is-born-olson-kundig-architects\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">initial sketches through to building completion<\/a> will demonstrate how skilled you are at turning your vision into reality.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\n\t<img class=\"lazy\"\n\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/themes\/architizer\/assets\/images\/blank.png\"\n\t\tdata-src=\"https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/1477494813862Screen_Shot_2016-10-26_at_11.13.08_AM.png?fit=max&#038;w=1680&#038;q=60&#038;auto=format&#038;auto=compress&#038;cs=strip\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-srcset=\"https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/1477494813862Screen_Shot_2016-10-26_at_11.13.08_AM.png?fit=max&amp;w=1680&amp;q=60&amp;auto=format&amp;auto=compress&amp;cs=strip 1680w,https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/1477494813862Screen_Shot_2016-10-26_at_11.13.08_AM.png?fit=max&amp;w=1080&amp;q=60&amp;auto=format&amp;auto=compress&amp;cs=strip 1080w,https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/1477494813862Screen_Shot_2016-10-26_at_11.13.08_AM.png?fit=max&amp;w=760&amp;q=60&amp;auto=format&amp;auto=compress&amp;cs=strip 760w,https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/1477494813862Screen_Shot_2016-10-26_at_11.13.08_AM.png?fit=max&amp;w=625&amp;q=60&amp;auto=format&amp;auto=compress&amp;cs=strip 625w,https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/1477494813862Screen_Shot_2016-10-26_at_11.13.08_AM.png?fit=max&amp;w=368&amp;q=60&amp;auto=format&amp;auto=compress&amp;cs=strip 368w\"\n\t\t\tsizes=\"(min-width: 1680px) 1680px,(min-width: 1080px) 1080px,(min-width: 760px) 760px,(min-width: 625px) 625px,368px\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"\"\n\t\titemprop=\"contentUrl\"\n\t>\n<\/div>\n\n<p><i><a href=\"http:\/\/architizer.com\/firms\/andrew-maynard-architects\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Austin Maynard Architects<\/a>\u2019<\/i><i> quirky website expresses the architects\u2019 unique personalities, while testimonials on the right show they have substance as well as style.<\/i><\/p>\n<h2>2. Integrate testimonials from happy clients.<\/h2>\n<p>Design skills are obviously very important when selecting an architect, but it\u2019s also important to demonstrate that you are professional and a pleasure to work with. Coming up with a creative and inspiring building design is an enviable skill, but<b> if the architect delivers work constantly late or over-budget, has an abrasive personality or causes problems with contractors, his clients are unlikely to recommend him in the future.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Demonstrate how great you are to work with by asking your previous clients for testimonials and including these alongside your project pictures. Testimonials can help build credibility, alleviate uneasiness or concerns with your product or brand and convert visitors to customers. Other people saying you are good is so much better than you claiming you are good!<\/p>\n<p>Some architects choose to have a separate testimonials page, but this is not recommended because many site visitors will not even bother to click on to it and the testimonials may well go unread. Separate testimonial pages are also less effective than integrated client quotes because the testimonials are taken out of context and have less impact when there is no visual reference to view alongside them.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\n\t<img class=\"lazy\"\n\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/themes\/architizer\/assets\/images\/blank.png\"\n\t\tdata-src=\"https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/1477495179131Screen_Shot_2016-10-26_at_11.14.34_AM.png?fit=max&#038;w=1680&#038;q=60&#038;auto=format&#038;auto=compress&#038;cs=strip\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-srcset=\"https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/1477495179131Screen_Shot_2016-10-26_at_11.14.34_AM.png?fit=max&amp;w=1680&amp;q=60&amp;auto=format&amp;auto=compress&amp;cs=strip 1680w,https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/1477495179131Screen_Shot_2016-10-26_at_11.14.34_AM.png?fit=max&amp;w=1080&amp;q=60&amp;auto=format&amp;auto=compress&amp;cs=strip 1080w,https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/1477495179131Screen_Shot_2016-10-26_at_11.14.34_AM.png?fit=max&amp;w=760&amp;q=60&amp;auto=format&amp;auto=compress&amp;cs=strip 760w,https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/1477495179131Screen_Shot_2016-10-26_at_11.14.34_AM.png?fit=max&amp;w=625&amp;q=60&amp;auto=format&amp;auto=compress&amp;cs=strip 625w,https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/1477495179131Screen_Shot_2016-10-26_at_11.14.34_AM.png?fit=max&amp;w=368&amp;q=60&amp;auto=format&amp;auto=compress&amp;cs=strip 368w\"\n\t\t\tsizes=\"(min-width: 1680px) 1680px,(min-width: 1080px) 1080px,(min-width: 760px) 760px,(min-width: 625px) 625px,368px\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"\"\n\t\titemprop=\"contentUrl\"\n\t>\n<\/div>\n\n<p><i>The designers at <\/i><a href=\"http:\/\/architizer.com\/firms\/olson-kundig\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i>Olson Kundig<\/i><\/a><i> are master storytellers, a fact illustrated powerfully by their digital portfolio; they use sketches and models to explain their thought process from conception through to construction for each project.<\/i><\/p>\n<h2>3. Show your enthusiasm.<\/h2>\n<p>When interviewing candidates for a job in any industry, it is often the case that <b>the person who gets the job is not the most qualified or skilled, but the one who expresses the most enthusiasm and confidence<\/b>. You can think of a client viewing your portfolio as a kind of interview \u2014 it\u2019s your chance to express your creative aesthetic and your passion for architecture.<\/p>\n<p>Rather than just including textual notes about the technical points of each project, try including some of your own thoughts and feelings over the duration of the project. You could write about your design process from start to finish, problems that cropped up and how you overcame them and how excited and satisfied you were with the final result.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\n\t<img class=\"lazy\"\n\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/themes\/architizer\/assets\/images\/blank.png\"\n\t\tdata-src=\"https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/1477495980515Screen_Shot_2016-10-26_at_11.31.01_AM.png?fit=max&#038;w=1680&#038;q=60&#038;auto=format&#038;auto=compress&#038;cs=strip\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-srcset=\"https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/1477495980515Screen_Shot_2016-10-26_at_11.31.01_AM.png?fit=max&amp;w=1680&amp;q=60&amp;auto=format&amp;auto=compress&amp;cs=strip 1680w,https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/1477495980515Screen_Shot_2016-10-26_at_11.31.01_AM.png?fit=max&amp;w=1080&amp;q=60&amp;auto=format&amp;auto=compress&amp;cs=strip 1080w,https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/1477495980515Screen_Shot_2016-10-26_at_11.31.01_AM.png?fit=max&amp;w=760&amp;q=60&amp;auto=format&amp;auto=compress&amp;cs=strip 760w,https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/1477495980515Screen_Shot_2016-10-26_at_11.31.01_AM.png?fit=max&amp;w=625&amp;q=60&amp;auto=format&amp;auto=compress&amp;cs=strip 625w,https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/1477495980515Screen_Shot_2016-10-26_at_11.31.01_AM.png?fit=max&amp;w=368&amp;q=60&amp;auto=format&amp;auto=compress&amp;cs=strip 368w\"\n\t\t\tsizes=\"(min-width: 1680px) 1680px,(min-width: 1080px) 1080px,(min-width: 760px) 760px,(min-width: 625px) 625px,368px\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"\"\n\t\titemprop=\"contentUrl\"\n\t>\n<\/div>\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/architizer.com\/firms\/bunker-arquitectura\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i>Bunker Arquitectura<\/i><\/a><i> keeps it simple with a rolling, full-page slideshow of their favorite projects.<\/i><\/p>\n<h2>4. Promote your best projects.<\/h2>\n<p>This rule applies for any creative professional. Your portfolio is not just an archive of your previous work, but rather a showcase of your <i>best<\/i> work. <b>It\u2019s better to have a slightly sparse portfolio with some really impressive projects than a portfolio with hundreds of pictures of mediocre work.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>As well as showcasing your technically best work, include the projects that you found the most enjoyable and inspiring to work on. Not only will this attract more of the same work, but your enthusiasm will also come across a lot more easily (see previous point).<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\n\t<img class=\"lazy\"\n\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/themes\/architizer\/assets\/images\/blank.png\"\n\t\tdata-src=\"https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/1477496310664Screen_Shot_2016-10-26_at_11.37.42_AM.png?fit=max&#038;w=1680&#038;q=60&#038;auto=format&#038;auto=compress&#038;cs=strip\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-srcset=\"https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/1477496310664Screen_Shot_2016-10-26_at_11.37.42_AM.png?fit=max&amp;w=1680&amp;q=60&amp;auto=format&amp;auto=compress&amp;cs=strip 1680w,https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/1477496310664Screen_Shot_2016-10-26_at_11.37.42_AM.png?fit=max&amp;w=1080&amp;q=60&amp;auto=format&amp;auto=compress&amp;cs=strip 1080w,https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/1477496310664Screen_Shot_2016-10-26_at_11.37.42_AM.png?fit=max&amp;w=760&amp;q=60&amp;auto=format&amp;auto=compress&amp;cs=strip 760w,https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/1477496310664Screen_Shot_2016-10-26_at_11.37.42_AM.png?fit=max&amp;w=625&amp;q=60&amp;auto=format&amp;auto=compress&amp;cs=strip 625w,https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/1477496310664Screen_Shot_2016-10-26_at_11.37.42_AM.png?fit=max&amp;w=368&amp;q=60&amp;auto=format&amp;auto=compress&amp;cs=strip 368w\"\n\t\t\tsizes=\"(min-width: 1680px) 1680px,(min-width: 1080px) 1080px,(min-width: 760px) 760px,(min-width: 625px) 625px,368px\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"\"\n\t\titemprop=\"contentUrl\"\n\t>\n<\/div>\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/architizer.com\/firms\/foster-partners\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i>Foster + Partners<\/i><\/a><i> explains exactly how each area of specialism can help add value to a client\u2019s project.<\/i><\/p>\n<h2>5. Highlight your real-world benefits.<\/h2>\n<p>Your portfolio is a sales tool for your architectural services, and, as when selling anything, it\u2019s important to focus on the <i>benefits<\/i> you provide, rather than just technical points about your work processes. Sales copywriters know that simply listing factual points about a product will not sell it. Technical and factual information can be useful for helping customers to compare different items or ensure that a particular product will meet their needs, but to really make the sale, it\u2019s important to focus on how that product will improve the life of the buyer in some way.<\/p>\n<p>The same principle applies when you are selling yourself as an architect \u2014 don\u2019t just list your skills and types of service you provide, but rather <b>aim to find the pain points of your potential clients and show how your services as an architect can provide a solution to this pain<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>For example, you could demonstrate how working with a family to build their new home helped them escape from a building that was unsuitable and inconvenient for their day-to-day life and provided a new family-friendly space, which offers them comfort, convenience and happiness. Alternatively, you could explain how hiring an architect who specializes in passive and low-energy buildings can save the client money in the long term. This is a proven fact and defines a clear benefit for the client. Focusing on the quantifiable value you deliver and the problems you can solve will dramatically increase your perceived value.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\n\t<img class=\"lazy\"\n\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/themes\/architizer\/assets\/images\/blank.png\"\n\t\tdata-src=\"https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/1477495730605Screen_Shot_2016-10-26_at_11.27.38_AM.png?fit=max&#038;w=1680&#038;q=60&#038;auto=format&#038;auto=compress&#038;cs=strip\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-srcset=\"https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/1477495730605Screen_Shot_2016-10-26_at_11.27.38_AM.png?fit=max&amp;w=1680&amp;q=60&amp;auto=format&amp;auto=compress&amp;cs=strip 1680w,https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/1477495730605Screen_Shot_2016-10-26_at_11.27.38_AM.png?fit=max&amp;w=1080&amp;q=60&amp;auto=format&amp;auto=compress&amp;cs=strip 1080w,https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/1477495730605Screen_Shot_2016-10-26_at_11.27.38_AM.png?fit=max&amp;w=760&amp;q=60&amp;auto=format&amp;auto=compress&amp;cs=strip 760w,https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/1477495730605Screen_Shot_2016-10-26_at_11.27.38_AM.png?fit=max&amp;w=625&amp;q=60&amp;auto=format&amp;auto=compress&amp;cs=strip 625w,https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/1477495730605Screen_Shot_2016-10-26_at_11.27.38_AM.png?fit=max&amp;w=368&amp;q=60&amp;auto=format&amp;auto=compress&amp;cs=strip 368w\"\n\t\t\tsizes=\"(min-width: 1680px) 1680px,(min-width: 1080px) 1080px,(min-width: 760px) 760px,(min-width: 625px) 625px,368px\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"\"\n\t\titemprop=\"contentUrl\"\n\t>\n<\/div>\n\n<p><i>Every time <\/i><a href=\"http:\/\/architizer.com\/firms\/big-bjarke-ingels-group\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i>BIG<\/i><\/a><i> begins a new project, it adds an icon to its website homepage, so prospective clients can always locate its most recent work.<\/i><\/p>\n<h2>6. Regularly update.<\/h2>\n<p>An out-of-date portfolio looks unprofessional and can cast doubt into the mind of your potential clients who may ask, \u201cWhy has nobody hired him or her for the last three years.\u201d It can be difficult to find time to update your portfolio when you\u2019re busy working with existing clients, but <b>it\u2019s important to make time to market your business as well as run it on a day-to-day basis.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Try setting aside a few hours a month to update current projects, add photographs of completed projects and remove older work that is starting to look dated. Staying up to date and showing off your best and most recent work can help you to attract better clients and higher budgets and ultimately to grow your business.<\/p>\n<h2>7. What if you don\u2019t have a portfolio page?<\/h2>\n<p>Now that you know the basic principles of building an appealing and attractive digital portfolio, it\u2019s time to get on with it!<\/p>\n<p>If you can afford a web developer, a 100-percent integrated portfolio in your site is the way to go because keeping the user experience consistent is absolutely key. However, if you can\u2019t afford it or can\u2019t justify the cost at the moment, here are some alternatives that will cost you less or even nothing:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/foliohd.com\/online-portfolio\/architecture\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b>FolioHD<\/b><\/a> \u2013 A solution chosen by many architects to showcase their work due to its ease of use and simple, attractive interface. Images are resized automatically and can be organized into separate galleries. Plans range from free to $17 per month.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.behance.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b>Behance<\/b><\/a> \u2013 Behance is another portfolio networking platform that is completely free to use. Behance is used as a portfolio solution by some of the world\u2019s top design schools and attracts millions of page-views every month.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/carbonmade.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b>Carbonmade<\/b><\/a> \u2013 The appeal of Carbonmade lies in its ease of use and customization and the attractiveness and simplicity of the portfolio designs provided. There are no job boards or social networking features, but it\u2019s great at producing minimalistic portfolios that place the emphasis on your work.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.krop.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b>Krop<\/b><\/a> \u2013 Krop is a solution for both building portfolios and r\u00e9sum\u00e9s with an emphasis on professionalism. It\u2019s also a great place to find work through its creative database that allows recruiters and agencies to headhunt talent. Krop is free to get started with a 10 image limit and one template and costs $9.99 a month for unlimited image uploads and template options.<\/li>\n<li><b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.viewbook.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Viewbook<\/a><\/b> \u2013 Viewbook will show your portfolio nicely on iPad, as well, next to an online portfolio.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Create or Update Your Online Portfolio Today<\/h2>\n<p>Building and maintaining a digital portfolio is now so quick and easy, there is no excuse for having an ugly, out-of-date portfolio or even not having an online presence at all. Take a little time each week or month to update and tweak your portfolio and you\u2019ll find it quickly grows into an effective and powerful marketing tool for your architecture business.<\/p>\n<p><i>Enjoy this article? 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