Christian Nielsen-Palacios, an architect known as the Grouchy Architect. Christian shares his journey from Venezuela to the United States, discussing the challenges and triumphs he faced in his architectural career. He emphasizes the importance of practical knowledge, quality control in architectural documents, and the need for architects to redefine success beyond financial metrics. Christian also shares insights on the transition from working in large firms to starting his own business, Opus 2, and offers valuable advice for young architects entering the field.

Website: https://thegrouchyarchitect.com/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christiannielsenpalacios/

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