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How Shame Pushed Me To Get My Architecture License

April 18, 2016

Recently I told the story about how I became a Licensed Architect.  I told this story for a guest post on Michael Riscica's Website: Young Architect.

Spoiler Alert:  As the title suggests, there is some shame and embarrassment involved.  After the embarrassing story I share some of my study tips.

http://youngarchitect.com/2016/03/26/shame-architecture-license-bac/

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Hello, my name is Steve Ramos.  This site is about what it's like to be a young architect in Charleston, South Carolina.  In 10 years, I will write about what it is like to be a middle-age architect. 

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Good morning from the Charleston Flatiron! Hopefully one day this structure will be located at the corner of Meeting and Morrison. Right next to one of my favorite restaurants: The Tattooed Moose. I gave a sneak peak of this sketch a few weeks ago when it was in progress. If you recall, I had my daughter Vera help me with the finishing touches. Since the project will be a hotel it requires what is called the 'Board of Zoning Appeals Hotel Special Exception.' I am happy to report that on Tuesday we received approval for the Hotel at the Board of Zoning Appeals. This was a huge win. The project received a ton of praise and support and the vote was a unanimous approval. In a time when hotel development is often very contentious, I was happy that folks could see the overwhelming POSITIVE effect that this development will bring. It will be a true gateway project of which we can all be proud. I was quoted in the paper as saying, "As an architect I am very excited about this project." Sounded kinda goofy, but it is true. You all know that I am very passionate about my work. For better or for worse I think about architecture and Charleston all the time. It is hard work and stressful. And then projects like this come around that make me realize how lucky I am to be an architect. Working on a project like this is an honor and a major responsibility. A HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to my clients: Sunju Patel and Jessica Reid of the Montford Group. These two are real visionaries. Congrats y'all! Of course this sketch is just some initial thoughts. And it will evolve. Design is an iterative process and this is just the first of many iterations. And the finished product may look very different. But I think this sketch does show the incredible potential of this site. I'm excited.....ha! #dailydoseofcharleston
Good morning from the Charleston Flatiron! Hopefully one day this structure will be located at the corner of Meeting and Morrison. Right next to one of my favorite restaurants: The Tattooed Moose. I gave a sneak peak of this sketch a few weeks ago when it was in progress. If you recall, I had my daughter Vera help me with the finishing touches. Since the project will be a hotel it requires what is called the 'Board of Zoning Appeals Hotel Special Exception.' I am happy to report that on Tuesday we received approval for the Hotel at the Board of Zoning Appeals. This was a huge win. The project received a ton of praise and support and the vote was a unanimous approval. In a time when hotel development is often very contentious, I was happy that folks could see the overwhelming POSITIVE effect that this development will bring. It will be a true gateway project of which we can all be proud. I was quoted in the paper as saying, "As an architect I am very excited about this project." Sounded kinda goofy, but it is true. You all know that I am very passionate about my work. For better or for worse I think about architecture and Charleston all the time. It is hard work and stressful. And then projects like this come around that make me realize how lucky I am to be an architect. Working on a project like this is an honor and a major responsibility. A HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to my clients: Sunju Patel and Jessica Reid of the Montford Group. These two are real visionaries. Congrats y'all! Of course this sketch is just some initial thoughts. And it will evolve. Design is an iterative process and this is just the first of many iterations. And the finished product may look very different. But I think this sketch does show the incredible potential of this site. I'm excited.....ha! #dailydoseofcharleston
Good morning from the College of Charleston! One of my favorite places to eat lunch is the @collegeofcharleston Cistern Yard. I usually sit there and meditate die a few minutes when done. And then to take a stroll through campus on the way back to the office. It is always beautiful. It is always peaceful. And the massive love live oaks manage to keep it comfortable even in extreme heat. #dailydoseofcharleston
Good morning from the College of Charleston! One of my favorite places to eat lunch is the @collegeofcharleston Cistern Yard. I usually sit there and meditate die a few minutes when done. And then to take a stroll through campus on the way back to the office. It is always beautiful. It is always peaceful. And the massive love live oaks manage to keep it comfortable even in extreme heat. #dailydoseofcharleston
Good morning from Anson Street! Anson Street is one of my favorite streets in Charleston and the Ansonborough neighborhood is one of my favorite neighborhoods. Everything is so very picturesque. Previously I would have called this house a Charleston Single House. But my friends on instagram have educated me that this is in fact a side hall house. The single house is a single room wide typically with 2 windows across the front. Also the entrance to a single house would be through the piazza. In this case the main facade is 3 windows wide with a door on the front facade indicating that there is a hall on the left side of the buildings. Hence the side hall house. #dailydoseofcharleston
Good morning from Anson Street! Anson Street is one of my favorite streets in Charleston and the Ansonborough neighborhood is one of my favorite neighborhoods. Everything is so very picturesque. Previously I would have called this house a Charleston Single House. But my friends on instagram have educated me that this is in fact a side hall house. The single house is a single room wide typically with 2 windows across the front. Also the entrance to a single house would be through the piazza. In this case the main facade is 3 windows wide with a door on the front facade indicating that there is a hall on the left side of the buildings. Hence the side hall house. #dailydoseofcharleston
Good morning from King Street! Good architecture can be simple and reserved. #dailydoseofcharleston
Good morning from King Street! Good architecture can be simple and reserved. #dailydoseofcharleston
Good morning from Key West! One last pic from my trip. Glad to be back home in Charleston. #keywest
Good morning from Key West! One last pic from my trip. Glad to be back home in Charleston. #keywest
Good morning from Key West! Took a long stroll yesterday checking out the residential architecture of the island. These are some of my favorites. #keywest
Good morning from Key West! Took a long stroll yesterday checking out the residential architecture of the island. These are some of my favorites. #keywest
Good morning from The Conch Republic! Otherwise known as Key West. Was liking this brick warehouse structure and for a interesting comparison I included the Strand Theatre. It shows that there are many ways to to do things. #keywest #keywestflorida
Good morning from The Conch Republic! Otherwise known as Key West. Was liking this brick warehouse structure and for a interesting comparison I included the Strand Theatre. It shows that there are many ways to to do things. #keywest #keywestflorida
Good morning from Duval Street! Key West, Florida. Think Bourbon Street or in the case of Charleston: Upper King Street. This place is wild. The architecture is just o.k. but I do like how all of the buildings essentially are open at the ground level creating a very active sidewalk. #dailydoseofkeywest #keywest
Good morning from Duval Street! Key West, Florida. Think Bourbon Street or in the case of Charleston: Upper King Street. This place is wild. The architecture is just o.k. but I do like how all of the buildings essentially are open at the ground level creating a very active sidewalk. #dailydoseofkeywest #keywest
Good morning from the Holy City! Is this a Charleston Single House? It has the iconic gable form with the side piazza. But it is not a single room wide.......I do not know. thoughts? #dailydoseofcharleston
Good morning from the Holy City! Is this a Charleston Single House? It has the iconic gable form with the side piazza. But it is not a single room wide.......I do not know. thoughts? #dailydoseofcharleston
Good morning from King Street! I don’t think I have photographed this one before. It has a lot going on! A lot! I would love to see some of those ground floor panels turned to glass. Then it would really sing. #dailydoseofcharleston
Good morning from King Street! I don’t think I have photographed this one before. It has a lot going on! A lot! I would love to see some of those ground floor panels turned to glass. Then it would really sing. #dailydoseofcharleston

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