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ASK THE ARCHITECT
Margherita Cesca of Saunders Boston Architects answers ADF’s questions on what drives her personally and professionally
WHY DID YOU BECOME AN ARCHITECT?
Art and architecture have always been a big part of my life; from a very young age, I had a creative mind-set, an entrepreneurial spirit, and an older brother that has been running his own construction company since his early 20s – so I’ve had a figure in the industry that I’ve admired all my life. Growing up between Italy and Germany, I was surrounded by stunning architecture, heritage and history. My first love was art, but I went on to also study foreign languages and literature for five years at a private Catholic school where I received a full European Diploma in English, German, French and Latin. Despite studying such an intense course, my love for art never wavered, but grew into a love for architecture as well (I think I sketched every corner of that school!). In 2000, I finally decided to enter Università Iuav di Venezia in Venice, and at the age of 25, I became a fully qualified architect.
WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT THE JOB?
The best part of being an architect is having the ability to make an impact. Whether it is executing a project with stunning aesthetics,
or providing a solution to certain housing needs; we have the power to visualise solutions, and then make them happen – how extraordinary is that? My favourite part of architecture is that it sits on a line where creativity, intelligence and elegance meet, and it’s amazing to work within such a sphere.
WHAT IS THE HARDEST PART OF YOUR JOB?
The trickiest part of architecture can be communication – as highly visual individuals, it’s essential that communication is spot on in order for us to understand requirements, budgets and constraints. Being a great communicator is so important in our profession, and it ensures that we are able to deliver solutions that satisfy everyone and ultimately result in beautiful architecture. Communication is both the key and the challenge!
WHAT IS YOUR PROUDEST ACHIEVEMENT AND WHY? As someone who likes to push the boundaries of design, working on Versace’s flagship store refurbishment in New York has to be counted among my proudest achievements. Designing for a
Waterbeach Primary School proposal, Cambridgeshire
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