It’s a person who’s constantly training itself in order to improve the skills that will allow him/her to become a better observer of the surroundings. It implies learning to see, think and create.
To achieve that the architect has to look for new experiences and horizons. There are several useful activities:
- Drawing
- Watching films
- Go to exhibitions & museums
- Traveling
- Reading
- …
The critical thinking is also a must. The architect has to question the environment elements and look for new ideas to improve the physical space (creative skill).