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rchitecture is so much more than just drawing building sketches; it’s a practical craſt that brings creativ-


ity to life through steel, wood, glass and, sometimes, even straw bales. For architect Pierre Gallant, one of the


most exciting aspects is watching people interact with the buildings he has helped design. “People react differently in different


built spaces,” says Pierre, principal with Morrison Hershfield and president of the Architectural Institute of British Colum-


22 SMART careers | Early Spring 2011


bia. “In one case, the children were so proud of the new school we’d designed, that they moved from being the school with the highest rate of vandalism in the region to the lowest.” For Ian Ross McDonald, architect with


Bruce Carscadden Architect Inc. and ad- junct professor at the University of British Columbia, the most exciting thing is that instant of surprising innovation. “It’s that moment when you see and


understand something in a way you hadn’t before, perhaps the relationship between


two separate pieces of a building,” says Ian. “When you see this unexpected connection in your drawing, you just can’t sit still at your desk for a few minutes aſterwards, you’re so surprised.” While Ian enjoys drawing, he also likes


presenting clients with a range of innova- tive options. It’s important to be able to explain your work well to others so that they not only understand it, but appreciate how this design best meets their sometimes disparate needs. Empathy and understanding are also


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