Chris Beck is an architect and writer who currently works at Bernheimer Architecture, where he is a member of both the organizing and bargaining committees in the recently formed BA Union. He also teaches and studies at the New School.

06.16.2023

• Chris Beck

Architects Are Starting to See Themselves as Workers — and Organizing Unions

Though architects have long been seen as privileged creative professionals, they are finding themselves in increasingly de-skilled and exploitative work environments. It’s no wonder that they’re starting to unionize.