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Architecture is one of the few professions that truly crosses all boundaries of people and places Joining client to architect to tradesman. These interesting relationships inherently create opportunities for which the architect is best suited to capitalize and thrive. The architect is able to coordinate the project to ensure that the client’s aspirations are achieved. A rapport between the players is established during the project. It is this collaboration that unites the vision of the client with the physicality of the contractor with the aesthetic expertise of the architect. While architecture requires precision in form and execution, it is very much a “manipulated science.” It involves balancing contracts, budgets, and bureaucratic building departments, all with an eye towards the final goal. The process presents unexpected challenges and an interesting mix of personalities, but in the end, creates an eloquent piece of the client’s self-expression that is both functional and beautiful. A truly successful product is imbued with the client’s own stylistic stamp and dares to venture as close to the realm of perfection as possible. I honestly believe that people make the most intelligent decisions for themselves, in any facet of their life, when they are fully and accurately informed. This notion is constant inspiration for me to provide my clients with as much information as possible, as well as the driving force behind the following anthology of anecdotes and reflections of my process as an architect. With this inspiration in mind ... welcome. Frederic Milestone Zonsius, AIA

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