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Mansara Architecture Phone: 804 714 9280 E-mail: apatil@mansara.biz 4529 Springfield Rd. Glen Allen, VA 23060 www.mansara.biz
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WHAT ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT QUALITIES YOUR ARCHITECT MUST HAVE?
People always wonder, what should I look for in an architect? Is it reputation, talent, portfolio or simply that you like the things they have done. There are really only two essential qualities that your architect must have. They are integrity - both professional and personal, and creative skill. If an architect has integrity, she will always have your best interests at heart and will never put her desires above yours. But integrity can mean nothing if the architect has not the creative skills to make your dreams come to life. A well crafted website can be seductive, and a presentation by a persuasive architect can be misleading. So how to tell if your architect possesses the qualities you need? Tell them what makes your life special, what your personal goals are and what ideas are important to you. See if they are really interested in listening to you. Are they curious about you and your project or are they simply nodding while thinking “Oh, I've done that before, and I know exactly what they need�. Interview architects before you choose one. During the meeting was the architect nodding to your every request? Did he/she ask you questions to better understand your ideas? Were you given enough time or did you feel rushed? Did the architect make tall promises or was he/she practical enough to point out some flaws in the design ideas you had in mind? Did he/she send you home with educational resources? An architect with integrity will always listen to you and respect who you are. And the creative architect will not just hear what you say, but understand what you mean and in the end design for you something far beyond than what you might have ever imagined.
Mansara Architecture Phone: 804 714 9280 E-mail: apatil@mansara.biz 4529 Springfield Rd. Glen Allen, VA 23060 www.mansara.biz
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*Vedic Architecture or Vaastushastra (Waa-stu-shaa-stra) is the ancient science of designing buildings and is Indian in origin. It lays emphasis on the orientation of buildings and the precise zoning of various building functions within a geometrically patterned grid called the Vaastupurush Mandala. The result is a beautiful rich space full of natural light.
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Aparna Patil, AIA is a registered architect and Principal-Owner of Mansara Architecture. She is Richmond's expert in the field of *Vedic Architecture. Mansara is a boutique designbuild firm engaged in creative designing of mainly Estate Homes, Medical Office Buildings and Tilt-up Construction projects. We choose our projects carefully and give personal attention to fulfill the needs of our clients. We oversee a project from design to construction.