This Q&A is part of a series of interviews with BRP architects, designers, and others in the firm about their career journey, and the impact that architecture and design can have on our communities and the collective human experiences. Today, we sat down with Taylor Greene, who shared insights into their motivations, experiences, and aspirations within the architectural field.
1. What motivated you to pursue a career in architecture? Were there any specific influences or experiences that led you down this path?
When I was a child, I loved art and later realized I liked math as well. This led me down the designer path, and after a lot of research in High School, I realized the potential of being an architect. There was so much to explore within the vast umbrella of architecture, and after going through college I know it touches pretty much everything in some way. I also wanted to accomplish something great, and after high school that became getting my degree, which has now set me on a great career path that I can see myself excelling in the future.
2. Can you discuss the importance of mentorship in the architecture field? Have you had any influential mentors in your career?
All of the partners and every coworker I have worked with here at BRP have been incredibly helpful in guiding me through the ways of the practice. I am incredibly lucky to be surrounded by so many experienced architects that can take the time out of their busy day to explain anything to me. Chris Swan has been the main partner I have worked under during my year here, and he has been guiding my progress as an architect since I first started here. I can tell his influence is going to greatly shape the way I design going forward. I also have Amber and Nick Banner to thank for walking me through the standards of the profession, and always being there to answer any silly little question I have.
3. Could you describe a challenging project you've worked on and how you overcame the obstacles you faced?
The first project I saw through the whole way was probably the most difficult so far just because I had the least experience with the process. On this project I learned how to field measure existing buildings for the first time and had to learn a lot of tectonics while making the details we needed for the project. It was really straightforward design-wise because the owner had a really clear vision for the project, but most of the challenge came from navigating the complexities of the project while also learning where the goal posts were and how to hit them.
4. Are there any specific projects or accomplishments you are currently working on or aspiring to achieve in the near future?
I’m working on several interesting projects right now. I’m currently balancing a new Hilton prototype extended stay hotel, renovation work to the Catholic Center here in downtown, and a tourism center for the Nathan and Olive Boone Homestead. I’m really excited to see them through the entire process, and I can’t wait to learn as much as I can from the experience of getting to work on them. They all have various circumstances and goals that are going to be fun to figure out along the way.
5. What are you most excited about when it comes to the future of architecture and design?
I am excited to see what advancement can be made in building science and technology, and I also really want to see more progress in the theory side of architecture. I’m currently balancing a new Hilton extended stay hotel, renovation work to the Catholic Center here in downtown, and a visitor’s center for the Nathan and Olive Boone Homestead. I’ve seen a lot of overlooked aspects of architectural theory now being discussed, and it makes me hopeful for the future of the profession.
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