Few architecture firms can be seen as true trailblazers. But SHoP Architects is defying convention on everything from design to fabrication to installation. Luisa Mendez is a Senior Associate at SHoP Architects in New York City, where she has worked on projects like the Design Miami Pavilion, the Barclay Center, and the Porterhouse building. So how can you use technology and unique construction design to disrupt an industry? By leveraging digital delivery and tracking specific goals.

Interview Takeaways

SHoP’s 3 pillars
The roles at SHoP
Why you should mix experience levels and specialties
Give designers the choice to specialize...or not
Set up systems for employee success
Three-fold project goals: value, data-driven, and time-driven
Meet goals thanks to an invested team
How a 3D project delivery system improves communication
Leverage digital delivery tools
The lagging tech at city agencies
Luisa’s dream firm setup
How digital tools can catch problems before they happen

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