Show notes
In this episode of the Build Hatch Podcast, we had the opportunity to speak with Mark Alves from MAP Architects.
In this episode we talk about:
- Growing up in Sydney, Mark’s childhood dream was to become an architect, without any external factors.
- Studying at UTS and his experience whilst at university.
- The dropout rate of budding architects and, learning to manage the workload.
- After finishing Uni, Mark took an overseas holiday and then arrived home and looked for work.
- His first residential Architectural role, where he stayed for 10 years and, the type of jobs he enjoyed.
- The strong relationship with between Mark and boss Russel, who encouraged Mark to start his own business while under Russel’s wing.
- Mentorship, learning from each other and strong relationships.
- His most popular project was a contemporary Mediterranean styled home in local Sydney.
- Senior living residents in and creating a community with clubhouses, amenities and other facilities.
- Mark explains the term ‘manufactured housing’ and the permanent nature of these buildings.
- Sydney and the Hunters Hill construction Market.
- Mark says, ‘People still see value in their home living spaces, no matter the external factors.’
- Picking and choosing the work that Mark, and his team at MAP, enjoy working on.
- For Mark, downtime is all about family life.
- Mark’s long-term goal of travelling the world so his children can see their heritage.
- The future for MAP Architects.
Sit back and enjoy this helpful interview with Mark Alves from MAP Architects
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