March 28, 2008

The construction or remodeling of a home represents one of the largest financial investments of a lifetime. The client determines quantity and quality, and the architect completes the equation by determining cost. The most successful projects result from clear and open communications between the architect and the client, beginning with the first interview and sustained through the conception and delivery of the project. Pictured above is an example of a project designed by Pittsburgh, Pa., architect Gerald Lee Morosco that demonstrates these collaborative principles.

By Gerald Lee Morosco
Working with an architect to conceive a custom design for your home can be one of the most remarkable, memorable and lasting endeavors of your life. Residential architects are as varied as their clients. Having a basic understanding of how to work with a prospective architect will go a long way toward a successful relationship.

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