The day the company went bankrupt, I cried on the spot. Architect Baton
When working in architecture, there are various events.
There are happy things, but there are also unforgettable events.
For me, one of them is "bankruptcy of the company."
I have worked in the world of architecture for a long time.
When he was young, he entered the field as a carpenter, and then went on the road of design and obtained the qualification of a first-class architect.
At the age of 33, I started my own company.
I liked the work of architecture.
I liked the scene.
I liked the moment when the drawing became a building.
The company had a good time.
I have experienced many scenes and worked with many people.
However, management is never easy.
The world of architecture is easily affected by the economy, and there are large waves of work.
No matter how hard you try, things can change a lot.
At one point, the company faced the reality of bankruptcy.
Where I was at that time was the scene.
The building is not yet completed.
The craftsmen continue to work.
People from partner companies are also on site.
When I saw the sight, I felt my chest tighten.
i'm sorry.
That's the only word that came out.
When a company goes bankrupt, it doesn't just mean the company disappears.
It affects a lot of people who were involved there.
Craftsmen in the field.
Cooperating company.
Business partners.
And above all, the people who were trying to complete the building.
There were tears on the scene at that time.
The work of architecture consists of the efforts of many people.
By the time one building is completed, there are really many people involved.
It's not just the designers.
On-site craftsmen, equipment suppliers, electricians, and the skills of various people gather to complete the building.
I still can't forget the regret of not being able to protect the scene.
Nevertheless, I continued to work in architecture.
Architecture is not an easy job to quit.
Draw a drawing.
Look at the scene.
The building is completed.
In the process, there is pride as a technician.
And I thought.
"Let's learn architecture again."
Then, I challenged myself to qualify as a facility design first-class architect.
Challenging a new qualification at the age of 60 has never been easy.
However, by learning again, I was able to see the work of architecture from a different angle.
And I started writing based on that experience
It's a series called "The Architect's Baton."
I write about the challenges, conflicts, and growth of engineers working in the world of architecture as a story.
This series has 24 books including the main story, spin-off and new chapter.
Currently, I am writing "Architect's Baton New Chapter Volume 5 Equipment Design: The Road to a First-Class Architect."
It depicts the world of building equipment and challenges to qualifications in a narrative format.
There is no right answer to the job of architecture.
Still, there are moments when someone has to judge and move forward.
To pass on the thoughts of such engineers to the next generation.
That is the wish put in the title "Architect's Baton."
建築の仕事は多くの人々の技術と努力の結晶であり、会社の倒産という事態は関わる全員に大きな影響を与えます。私自身も、現場での施工が途中で止まる様子を見て胸が締めつけられた経験があります。職人さん一人ひとりの技術やチームワークが形となって建物は完成するため、その現場が揺らぐことは、まさにコミュニティの危機とも言えます。 しかし、建築の現場で培った絆や技術は決して消えることなく、逆境の中で新たな力へと変わっていきます。私が設備設計一級建築士の資格に挑んだのも、単にキャリアアップではなく、建築に関わる仲間と共に未来へ前進したいという強い想いからでした。年齢を重ねても学び直すことで視点が広がり、違う角度から建築を捉えることが可能です。 建築士のバトンシリーズは、こうしたリアルな葛藤や挑戦、成長を物語形式で描いています。建築現場で起こる様々な課題に直面する中での判断や決断 、仲間との協力は、まさに次世代へと技術と想いを引き継ぐ『バトン』と言えるでしょう。建築業界は常に変化していますが、技術者の誇りと情熱は変わらず受け継がれていくのです。 これから建築の仕事を志す方、同じ境遇で苦悩している方にも参考になると思います。困難に直面した時こそ、初心を振り返り学び直す機会と捉え、建築を通じて社会に貢献し続けることができるのです。私の経験が、そんな希望の一助になれば幸いです。
