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Hands up, everyone that is happy to see the back of 2020? Yup, us too!<\/p>\n

The optimistic vibes brought on by the new year will be felt more strongly than ever, given the tumultuous 12 months we’ve all been through. Of course, architects will be quick to remind you that, despite the welcome arrival of 2021, their daily professional challenges remain. As Monday brings with it more Zoom meetings with clients, consultants, contractors and everyone in between, not to mention late night Revit revisions and the traditional tidal wave of caffeinated beverages, it might feel like a big ask to hit the ground running this new year.<\/p>\n

Well, fear not: There\u2019s nothing like a good new year\u2019s resolution to focus the mind and stoke one\u2019s motivation once more. Consider this your guide to injecting fresh impetus into your work, and here’s to a healthy and prosperous 2021!<\/p>\n

1. Use 2020 as inspiration for your designs.<\/h2>\n

The past 12 months have been primarily about survival \u2014 as an individual, as a family, as a company. Still, that hasn’t stopped architects from flexing their creative muscles to generate new design solutions, aiming to provide healthier, more robust and more flexible spaces for society.<\/p>\n

We’ve seen adaptable apartment layouts to aid those working from home, mobile medical units that can be rapidly deployed to where they are needed, and public spaces that take advantage of our evolving urban landscape. Even as the pandemic subsides, try to maintain your spirit of innovation, exercising those create instincts to that, when the next crisis hits, you are well placed to pioneer positive solutions through design.<\/p>\n

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Last year’s One Photo Challenge Winners: \u201cPhiladelphia Wasteland\u201d by Chris Hytha (left) and \u201cWomen Gather\u201d by Bruce Engel (right)<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n

2. Enter a competition \u2026 and win!<\/h2>\n

Design competitions offer an outlet to experiment with radical designs and different modes of representation, providing architects and students alike with an opportunity to break with their usual routine and feel inspired. Three such competitions are hosted by Architizer, with each one asking a simple question: Can you tell a powerful story about architecture with a single image? Register for updates on the competition of your choosing below:<\/p>\n