TRANSFORMATION WILL BRUDER, aia
“I have been transformed by Phoenix, and tried to transform it.” introduction I have observed and interacted with this community from its desert edge to its urban core. While my habitation of Phoenix and professional practice has been continuous for the past forty-five years, my studio has changed vantage points over time. I have been a solo practitioner as well as leader of a partnership of 30 + professionals in a challenged time. In my life trajectory I have not always 'kept it simple,’ but my passion for this profession and this place has been consistent. I have been transformed by Phoenix and tried to transform it. In fact, I have recently come full circle as I am now once again 'recharged' by the possibilities of my new, smaller, hands-on studio practice on the Central Avenue corridor of Phoenix. Today, as on the first day I arrived, I am inspired by Phoenix’s history and optimistic about the potential of its transformation to a truly great city of its time.
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