At Richard Wright Architects, we try to apply a few basic objectives to the creation of our work and the conduct of our business.  It’s not like we’re unique in having such lofty aspirations, and we don’t always achieve them, but we try.  Some are contradictory, requiring subjective judgment and discretion when applying them; their rankings of importance change constantly, sometimes in mid-sentence.  But it is safe to say that at some time during the course of a day, and certainly during the course of a project, we seek to achieve most of these objectives.

In no particular order:

● tap the psyche ●
● believe in the enduring power of design ●
● be courteous ●
● know when to be quiet ●
● be accurate ●
● listen ●
● be gracious ●
● work hard ●
● respect craftsmanship ●
● be organized ●
● dream ●
● don’t procrastinate ●
● call them before they call you ●
● be honest… at the appropriate times ●
● be reasonable ●
● produce architecture which is meaningful and memorable ●
● respect folk art ●
● don’t be afraid to be wrong ●
● be rational ●
● get to the point ●
● be mischievous ●
● present your best face ●
● be thorough ●
● be business-smart but not corporate-cold ●
● be good stewards of the Earth ●
● set ambitious goals ●
● delight in shadow play ●
● relate your work to the next smaller scale and the next larger scale ●
● embrace tradition ●
● do the right thing ●
● satisfy the needs of our clients and earn their trust ●
● keep your workplace stimulating ●
● be respectful of those with whom you work ●
● don’t dismiss the quiet guy in the corner - he may be the head honcho ●
● update your timesheet ●
● be generous ●
● be consistent but not predictable ●
● marvel at nature ●
● use technology wisely ●
● be punctual ●
● be logical ●
● study how others have done it ●
● care ●
● behold science ●
● communicate well ●
● look for surprises along the way ●
● be diplomatic ●
● trust geometry ●
● take a stand ●
● don’t fall back on “convenient excuses” ●
● remember that no one is perfect ●
● solve the problem in a creative way ●
● behold art ●
● don’t be afraid to make a mistake… but please catch it before it gets on the drawings ●
● chill ●
● learn from history ●
● be demanding - of yourself and of others ●
● cherish simplicity ●
● love your work but don’t fall in love with your work ●
● let our clients know we appreciate the opportunity ●
● don’t lose your temper ●
● be compassionate ●
● check your spelling ●
…and a few others.