Design Is Moving Forward. Architecture Isn’t.
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What’s holding architecture back—and who’s actually fixing it?
Mercedes Carriquiry, IA., AIA, co-founder of Slantis, joins Most Podern to unpack why architecture firms can no longer afford to go it alone. From early disillusionment with traditional practice to building a 100-person company that’s redefining tech adoption in AEC, Mercedes shares hard-won insights on incentives, process design, and the real reasons most firms struggle with innovation. We explore the messy middle between design and production, why persuasion is an underrated skill in this industry, and how Slantis is helping teams—from boutique studios to global firms—build smarter, not just faster. This is entrepreneurship as it is rarely discussed in architecture: fast moving, systems driven, and relentlessly focused on impact.
About Slantis
”We seek the finest solutions for all your architectural challenges. By developing a highly complex BIM model, we deliver outstanding Design, Construction Documents, assets for Fabrication and 3D printing systems, so you build the extraordinary!”
Keywords
Mercedes Carriquiry, Slantis, AEC technology, BIM consulting, architecture innovation, design technology, architectural workflows, digital fabrication, architecture entrepreneurship, external partners in architecture, production support for architecture firms, tech adoption in AEC, knowledge management in architecture, architecture process improvement, building information modeling, architecture firm collaboration, startup culture in AEC, remote architecture teams, architectural design systems, tech-forward architecture firms
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Slantis and Mercedes Karakiri
01:54 Founding Slantis: A Journey of Innovation
05:55 Understanding Slantis: More Than Just a Firm
10:03 The Dual Approach: Production and Consulting
13:44 The Importance of Collaboration in Architecture
18:15 Technology as a Mindset: Slantis' Perspective
25:01 Building Ideal Client Relationships
29:16 Persuasion and Internal Resistance in Firms
34:07 Navigating Innovation and Value Proposition
34:56 The Importance of Unique Identity in Business
37:37 Success in Remote and Hybrid Work Environments
41:56 Culture-Driven Technology Adoption
45:26 The Future of Collaboration in Architecture
49:29 Managing Knowledge and Adaptability in Architecture
55:16 Rethinking Teamwork and Incentives in AEC
58:21 Critical Thinking in the Modern Era
Links
Mercedes Carriquiry on Linkedin: / merececarri
Slantis: http://www.slantis.com
Tiago Forte: https://www.buildingasecondbrain.com/
37 Signals: https://37signals.com/
Rework: / rework
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