158: ‘AEC is an Adhocracy’, with Andy Robert and Mercedes Carriquiry
A conversation with Andy Robert and Mercedes Carricuiry.
Andy Robert and Mercedes Carriquiry join the podcast to talk about their focus on technology, parametric architecture, and BIM, the transformative 'a-ha moments' that defined their company /slantis, their mission, the importance of collaboration, knowledge management, company culture, and their ambitious goal of changing the architectural industry for the better. We also chat about obstacles they’ve faced, especially the industry's entrenched hourly billing systems, and the need for innovation and better project management.
Episode links:
- Andy on LinkedIn
- Andy on Instagram
- Andy on Twitter
- Mercedes on LinkedIn
- Mercedes on Instagram
- Mercedes on Twitter
- Slantis website
- Slantis on LinkedIn
- Slantis on Instagram
- Slantis on Twitter
- Adhocracy (Wikipedia)
About Andy Robert:
Andy Robert is a professional architect from ORT University in Uruguay. She lived in Germany and pursued graduate studies in Dessau, where the former Bauhaus was located.
Today she is CEO of /slantis, co-founded in 2016 with her lifelong friend Mercedes Carriquiry.
Very energetic, curious, and entrepreneurial, she is actively involved in events that advocate for women as leaders.
She’s Beltrán and Jaime’s mum, a vegan and a life-long learner.
About Mercedes Carriquiry:
Mercedes Carriquiry is a licensed architect and entrepreneur specializing in innovation and technology. She received her degree from the Faculty of Architecture UDELAR in Uruguay and also studied at the ENSAG in Grenoble, France. Additionally, she graduated in digital fabrication from MIT Fabacademy.
After working at Jean Nouvel's studio in Paris and leading multiple developments in Montevideo, she co-founded /slantis in 2016 with her lifelong friend Andy.
When she's not working, she enjoys art, skating, and spending time with her family.
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