We will all leave a legacy of some sort, both with our
family and in our career. It’s up to each individual to decide what their legacy
will be. In order to create an architectural legacy of magnitude you need to
accomplish three things:
- Create projects of enduring worth. Your projects must stand the test of time.
- Develop a protégé of significance. In order to continue on your legacy, you must develop those to help carry your vision into the future.
- Have colleagues in the community at-large that respect you and your work. In order to create a legacy that endures you must be revered beyond your own community or firm.
I agree that "joined together," we can accomplish much more than individually. I believe it was Mr. Ack that said we should look behind every now and then to see if anyone is following in reference to Ronald Reagan's quote.
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ReplyDeleteOne of the ideas that captured my attention during our first session was how a talented designer may have more impact by empowering his proteges to broaden their skills and refine their craft. As he does this, he rather quickly attains a broader influence upon the company's projects and in turn, their socioeconomic impact. Then, someday after he moves on, this same culture of learning and sharing will continue to build upon his legacy.
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