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... we were called upon to restore the deteriorated facade to its original grandeur
After honing his skills and training directly under Charles Gwathmey , Buz followed his heart and returned to his southern roots in Charleston in 2003 . While working as an architect for five years , Buz spotted a gap in the market – the need to have an architect present during the entire homebuilding process , including construction .
So , he obtained his general contractor ’ s license and founded Morris Construction on the principles of professionalism , innovation , and integrity , with a vision to provide both architectural and construction services . Buz ’ knowledge of architecture , combined with expert craftsmanship and management skills , gives him a unique edge in the custom home market ; he has a greater appreciation for the goals and plans of those with whom he collaborates .
“ The business grew from strength to strength , and we started to employ more people ,” Buz narrates . “ However , we ’ re now finding that high-end clientele have come to recognize my name in the industry and want to work directly with me , not a supervisor or someone under me . Whereas we used to complete around 15-to-20 homes per year , we ’ re now consolidating that and reducing our employee levels to ensure I can personally spend more time on each project .
“ I ’ m a licensed architect and a licensed builder ; that ’ s what sets us apart in the marketplace ,” he continues . “ Buildings are the medium through which I express my creativity . Some people love to create through drawing or painting , but my preferred art form is anything and everything to do with buildings .”
Design and restoration
With a clear passion for his industry , Buz sheds light on some of the company ’ s most recent projects . “ One of my favorite jobs is actually a design-build I completed for myself ,” he recalls . “ It ’ s a painted brick structure that we turned into an office building . It has lots of classical architectural elements , but has been completed with a modern flair , with the traditional and contemporary features working in harmony with one another .
“ We ’ ve also recently completed a historic preservation project on 29 East Battery , one of the most iconic
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