215: What Does it Take to be a Principal? with Mark Bullivant of SAOTA

Oct 27, 2023

Mark Bullivant, Principal at SAOTA Architecture, discusses the power of imagery in winning international work, building an extraordinary international portfolio, being on a leadership team, and the challenges and opportunities of expanding internationally. He also talks about the evolution of an architectural practice, career trajectory, nurturing talent, challenges of hiring international architects, and the outlook for the future.

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Introduction

00:00 • 2min

Mark Bullivant and SAOTA: A Premier Architectural Practice in South Africa

01:52 • 2min

Expanding Internationally: Challenges and Opportunities

03:42 • 25min

Evolution of an Architectural Practice

28:39 • 17min

Career Trajectory and Cultivating Talent

46:09 • 6min

Challenges of Hiring International Architects and Setting up International Offices

52:30 • 3min

Outlook for the Future

55:41 • 2min

In this episode, I will be speaking with Mark Bullivant, a principal at SAOTA Architecture.

Mark completed a Bachelor of Architecture at the University of Cape Town in 2006. He immediately joined SAOTA, cutting his teeth overseeing the construction of a number of local projects. Mark quickly established himself within the practice with his all-around ability, work ethic, and leadership skills and started climbing the ranks, culminating in promotion to Senior Associate and in 2015 to Principal of SAOTA. He is creative, versatile, and ambitious. Mark's interest in the profession and the realization of unique design solutions are apparent in his projects both locally and abroad.

In this episode, we will be discussing:

The power of imagery in winning international work and dream projects
Building a portfolio of extraordinary international work whilst in a youthful domestic economy
What it takes to be on a leadership team

To learn more about Mark visit his:

Website: https://www.saota.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SAOTA.Architecture/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/_saota

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-bullivant-4a93b227/?originalSubdomain=za

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