Interview with:Sue Chalmers [suechalmers]
ARCHITECTURE
 | What is your specialization in architecture? Interior Architecture of hospitality, healthcare, retail, workplace & residential |
| Is there a web page or blog where one could see something of your work? Www.merell.co.uk |
| What is it for you a good architectural design? When the logistics of the interior architecture is the most efficient for the end user |
| What era of architecture most fascinates you? All sorts, from renaissance to present day. Though late 60's/early 70's was not my favourite |
| List the name of a famous building which you don't care for. The gherkin |
| What hardware and software do you use that you deem as indispensable? AutoCad & photoshop |
| In which city do you live or work and why? Bristol. For its diversity of life, architecture, convenience & access to beautiful surrounding countryside |
| Do you work with other architects? How is the team set up? We are a small but very capable team of Interior Architects, passionate in helping our commercial & private residential clients utilise their properties to gain maximum potential |
| Which architects, past or present, do you admire? Santiago Calitrava & Zaha Hadid |
| In your professional philosophy, what comes first, function or form? Function. Without it, a building is useless and because of that, ugly |
| For you, which new materials provoke the most interest? Anything with colour, pattern & metallics. Preferably with recycled content |
| In the development of a project, do you feel closer to the client or to the public as a whole who will use the final product? Completely depends on the project |
| The pharahons built pyramids, and bankers skyscrapers: will architecture always be a symbol of power? Depends whether it's designed by a man or a woman. Contraversial I know! |
| Imagine your ideal house. Where would it be? What would it be like? By the sea, in the countryside, old country mansion style |
| Spectacular architecture: do you believe that buildings are becoming more and more media phenomena? Yes. Sadly buildings are being designed & built to feed egos of architects & developers |
| What would be your dream project at this moment? Designing the complete interior of a 5+ star hotel abroad |
| Who is your favourite artist? Salvador Dali |
| Which websites about architecture do you frequently visit? Www.architecture.com RIBA |
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