{"id":2962,"date":"2021-07-16T13:16:54","date_gmt":"2021-07-16T13:16:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.qecad.com\/cadblog\/?p=2962"},"modified":"2023-11-16T04:58:41","modified_gmt":"2023-11-16T04:58:41","slug":"a-look-into-how-conporary-architects-aretem-finding-a-way-out-during-the-pandemic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qecad.com\/cadblog\/a-look-into-how-conporary-architects-aretem-finding-a-way-out-during-the-pandemic\/","title":{"rendered":"Crisis as a Catalyst – A look into how contemporary architects are finding a way out during the pandemic"},"content":{"rendered":"

The trails of the pandemic have left behind it\u2019s residues on nearly every sect of the design community, among other industries. For most of such collectives, remote working and it\u2019s nuances have now become a known and accepted way of working.<\/span>
\nIn the wake of a post-pandemic world, the architectural community finds itself at the crossroads of bridging the gap between digital mediums and interactive, physical spaces.<\/span>
\nIn this article, we take a look at one such collective that\u2019s making a strong case for the recognition of distant-working amidst the pandemic and how architecture finds it\u2019s middle ground at the intervals of it all.<\/span><\/p>\n

– Founded in 2016 as an architectural design and virtual production studio around Pico Velasquez\u2019 visions and collaborations, \u00a0PIICO<\/u><\/span><\/a> proudly finds itself at the intersection of architecture, art, creative technology and gaming. In an era where our virtual and physical realities are more interconnected than ever, this architectural firm aims to bring a new spatial dimension that rethinks the future of our built environment.<\/span><\/p>\n\"Bloom\u201d,\n

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    An insight into the world of PIICO –<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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    PIICO<\/strong>\u00a0is a creative practice specializing in the design of buildings, cities and virtual worlds. We began with architecture, then transitioned to multimedia in order to better include digital content and interactivity. Most recently, and in large part accelerated by covid,\u00a0we dove into video games and virtual experiences with the emergence of the meta-verse.<\/span><\/p>\n

    The services we provide include architectural design and virtual production, as well as creative consulting for multimedia projects at different scales including\u00a0master planning. Reach out to us through https:\/\/www.pii.co\/<\/u><\/a>, we’re always excited to connect with clients and other professionals in this space!<\/span><\/p>\n\"Remote\n

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  2. Do virtual alternatives suffice for the in-person experience?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/span>It was definitely a huge shift to work remotely during the pandemic. For in-house deadlines and client presentations, we prefer in person interactions whenever possible. But each project requires a unique approach, and thankfully the quality of our work has not been affected by having to communicate through these\u00a0virtual settings. In fact, we\u2019ve taken it as a learning opportunity, both to work and to design future work settings that enable the seamless interaction between the two.<\/span>\n\"Pico's\n

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  3. Remote working : boon or bane?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/span>The shift to online meetings initially demanded a complete restructuring of our internal communications. Following our adjustments we saw that\u00a0online collaboration was\u00a0more efficient for our team of creatives. We find that today for most conversations, it’s preferable to have them online and keep them concise. This in turn has allowed individuals the freedom to work in their preferred\u00a0environment and time schedule, yielding more satisfaction and work\/life balance. When the opportunity arises to meet in person, we definitely cherish it, as it\u2019s society\u2019s most common way to build community in the workplace. Soon enough, meeting in shared online virtual environments, like the meta-verse, will bring additional components not possible with physical interactions. It\u2019s quite interesting to be witnessing this transition!<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. The tides and shifts of managing a collective vis-a-vis distant working – Was it easy?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/span>Yes and no. Our main goal was to establish an\u00a0ideal framework with which to manage the\u00a0teams. It required extreme flexibility and constant\u00a0communication to test out different methods.\u00a0Still a work in progress, I believe we\u2019ve\u00a0arrived at a good balance.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. When <\/strong>inability<\/strong> turns into an impetus –<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/span>The inability to travel has allowed us to stay more focused on building\u00a0the product rather than preparing for in-person\u00a0meetings, hence gaining extra time to submit more proposals.\u00a0Nonetheless, this is relevant\u00a0for everyone in the industry; competition has therefore risen. We\u2019ve noticed that with this shift it\u2019s been\u00a0inherently more important to build and maintain strong and genuine relationships with our clients.<\/span>\n

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  6. Ombiia – PIICO\u2019s testament of remote-working success –<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/span>For one of our most prominent projects, the immersive theater Ombiia<\/strong>, we\u2019ve brought together an extensive group of experts across the globe. With teams across Los Angeles, New York, Boston, Las Vegas, Canada, Colombia, and London, it\u2019s been incredible to seamlessly work remotely, showing us the great benefits of this new approach.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    The trails of the pandemic have left behind it\u2019s residues on nearly every sect of the design community, among other industries. For most of such collectives, remote working and it\u2019s nuances have now become a known and accepted way of working. In the wake of a post-pandemic world, the architectural community finds itself at the …<\/p>\n

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