How much do architects get paid for a building?

Architects often charge a percentage of the cost of a home if they are going to design and manage a project. They may charge 8 to 10 percent of the cost of a home, so if you are building a $600,000 home, the cost may be between $48,000 and $60,000.

What is the highest paid architect?

Norman Foster
Today, the highest earning architect in the world is 77-year-old Norman Foster of Foster and Partners.

Do architects get paid well in Germany?

How much does a freelance architect earn in Germany? Freelance architects commissioned by offices receive a gross salary of €55 to €65 euros per hour at the beginning of their professional life. Their wages increase during their career to €70 to €90. Many freelance architects open their own offices.

Who are the architects of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam?

Following a European tender process, Spanish architects Cruz y Ortiz Arquitectos of Seville were chosen by a committee chaired by the chief government architect Jo Coenen to lead the transformation of the Rijksmuseum. Cruz y Ortiz proposed minimal alterations to the building itself.

How much did it cost to rebuild the Rijksmuseum?

Many of the old interior decorations were restored and the floors in the courtyards were removed. The renovation would have initially taken five years, but was delayed and eventually took almost ten years to complete. The renovation cost € 375 million. The reconstruction of the building was completed on 16 July 2012.

When was the south wing of the Rijksmuseum renovated?

A renovation of the south wing of the museum, also known as the ‘fragment building’ or ‘Philips Wing’, was completed in 1996, the same year that the museum held its first major photography exhibition featuring its extensive collection of 19th-century photos. In December 2003, the main building of the museum closed for a major renovation.

When did the Asian Pavilion at the Rijksmuseum open?

The fragment building, branded Philips wing, contains building fragments that show the history of architecture in the Netherlands. The Rijksmuseum is a rijksmonument (national heritage site) since 1970 and was listed in the Top 100 Dutch heritage sites in 1990. The Asian pavilion was designed by Cruz y Ortiz and opened in 2013.