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“ One Water Street is a great project to illustrate the benefits of having an architect and builder all rolled into one . It was crucial for me to oversee the project from an architectural standpoint , as I have a technical mind and I know the structural requirements needed to complete that sort of project successfully .” Buz ’ one-man band approach opened possibilities for him to coordinate the project ’ s professionals , such as the engineers , with the subcontractors , which resulted in excellent collaboration .
Modern aesthetics
When reflecting on these projects , Buz then turns the conversation to how we can interpret ‘ modern ’ in today ’ s industry . He suggests : “ Modern is an interesting word . It ’ s not just about styles and trends , but also about new construction methods and
requirements . Today , we have codes and regulations that are entirely different to those in place 100 years ago , or even 50 years ago .
“ Many people categorize modern home styles as buildings with steel , glass , or concrete . Some of the latest modern homes have wooden features with a white styling perhaps . However , this lends itself to a colder aesthetic . In my world , modern is about how the design works together ; a home can have modern elements like clean lines and big windows , alongside traditional aspects , such as beautiful cornice work .”
He goes on : “ We have a unique talent that enables us to complete some of the industry ’ s most complex projects , like One Water Street . Building a new home isn ’ t rocket science , but working on an older house is more of an operation than it is a
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