Business Strategy Internship for Patkau Architects

Patkau Architects is an architecture and design research studio based in Vancouver, Canada. Patkau’s business faces many of the same industry challenges that other local companies struggle with, such as: the fluid economy, changing tastes in style, supply chain delays, the Vancouver housing crisis, environmental sustainability, and social issues, such as inclusivity, diversity, equity, and accessibility. These factors directly affect how Patkau is viewed by potential clients, investors, business partners, customers, furniture retailers, and the industry at large. This is also compounded by the daily operations of the Patkau Architects studio, where we are actively working on several residential, commercial, and academic projects. To address some of these challenges, we have endeavoured to improve our marketing strategies and promotional efforts. An intern would assist in the successful completion of the following three goals:
1. 2022 Studio Website Renewal / Furniture Website Launch
2. Furniture Business Process Innovation
3. Ad hoc design assistance

Faculty Supervisor:

Joseph Dahmen

Student:

Partner:

Patkau Architects

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

The University of British Columbia

Program: