215: What Does it Take to be a Principal? with Mark Bullivant of SAOTA
Business of Architecture UK Podcast
Release Date: 10/27/2023
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215: What Does it Take to be a Principal? with Mark Bullivant of SAOTA
Business of Architecture UK Podcast
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info_outlineIn this episode, I will be speaking with Mark Bullivant, a principal at SAOTA Architecture.
Mark completed a Bachelor of Architecture at the University of Cape Town in 2006. He immediately joined SAOTA, cutting his teeth overseeing the construction of a number of local projects. Mark quickly established himself within the practice with his all-around ability, work ethic, and leadership skills and started climbing the ranks, culminating in promotion to Senior Associate and in 2015 to Principal of SAOTA. He is creative, versatile, and ambitious. Mark’s interest in the profession and the realization of unique design solutions are apparent in his projects both locally and abroad.
In this episode, we will be discussing:
- The power of imagery in winning international work and dream projects
- Building a portfolio of extraordinary international work whilst in a youthful domestic economy
- What it takes to be on a leadership team
To learn more about Mark visit his:
Website: https://www.saota.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SAOTA.Architecture/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/_saota
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-bullivant-4a93b227/?originalSubdomain=za
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