The Architect's Baton: The Shadow of Bankruptcy

"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."