Watch one of the most exciting residential designs I’ve worked on.

Watch this video to get a behind-the-scenes look at how a project with an architect goes from start to build.

As early as age 9, I remember telling my parents and teachers this is what I wanted to do. I was always good at visualizing and drawing. I loved the precision of math and engineering as well as the beauty and freedom associated with being an artist. Becoming an architect was a perfect blending of both. Decades later, it still is.

I’m often asked what I think makes a successful architect. For me, successful design projects are always collaborative. My success in creating the right program for you depends enormously on how we communicate. I need to understand what is important to you. How do you convey your vision to an architect? Here are my top five ways.