a team of people who know the area while respecting the design concerns of the Client. Debra Blair, (Blair Design Associates) the interior designer, was someone the Client had worked with on previous projects. Hollander Design, Landscape Architects were chosen based on a competition the Client held among four well-known national firms. Sasco Farms of Fairfield Connecticut implemented the landscaping. The project took about two years to complete. “As an architect, no matter how much you put things on paper, you experience the house and its environment in unforeseen ways. During construction, you begin to feel the spirit of the home. So it’s important to have a builder that you can make minor course corrections with as well as a Client that understands why it’s necessary. You can intellectualize something and put your ideas on2-dimensional docu-
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ments. . When you are out in the field and see, for instance, an unexpected view, it leaves you with a feeling that something extra is needed. It’s what makes the completed home truly special.” makes the completed home truly special.” Resources Grandberg & Associates Ira Grandberg 117 East Main Street Mount Kisco, NY 10549 914.242.0033 grandbergarchitects.com
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