Designing with a Sense of Humanity with John Marx, Chief Artistic Officer at Form4 Architecture

<p>John Marx is a Co-Founding Principal and Chief Artistic Officer of Form4 Architecture. Under John's leadership and artistic vision, the firm has combined philosophy, poetry, and art to create emotionally resonating structures and urban spaces. Not only does he shake the foundation of traditional architectural thought, but he spreads his belief of humanity in the space through the expression of poetry and painting. With his talent and team, Form4 Architecture has received over 165 design awards. </p> <p>John’s career hasn’t gone without recognition. In 2017, he became a Laureate of the American Prize for Architecture. Before joining Form4 Architecture, John was a lecturer at the University of California, Berkeley's Department of Architecture, a Senior Project Designer at DES Architects + Engineers, and on the Architectural Staff at HOK</p> <h3>In this episode…</h3> <p>What is your favorite building to draw inspiration from? Is it The Shard designed by Italian architect Renzo Piano? Or maybe you were taken aback by Santiago Calatrava's Peace Bridge in Calgary? </p> <p>Architecture is a combination of art, design, and, importantly, humanity. John Marx, Co-Founding Principal and Chief Artistic Officer at Form4 Architecture, believes in designing emotional pieces and creating a world where buildings resonate with our hearts and minds. </p> <p>In this week's episode of the <em>Leadership Blueprint Podcast</em>, host Zach Waters sits down with John Marx, Co-Founding Principal and Chief Artistic Officer at Form4 Architecture, to discuss shifting back to emotionally resonating design and what it means to balance the passion and vision of an architect. John reminisces on his time with Warren Callister, the importance of taking ownership of your work, and cultivating a hunger to design. He also shares his advice for new architects entering the workforce.</p>