In short it boils down to "we believe we are better than we are."
I don't. I know it takes personal commitment, leadership to accomplish the exceptional.
It is why I spend all my time on-site. To ensure excellence for the developer on every project.
I don't trust others left alone for long periods interpreting my plans... my vision. It is a method sure to disappoint some of the time regardless of who you are. History has proven as much.
It is why the great courses were often constructed early in the architect's career... before he had concurrent projects dividing their time.
Ross, Mackenzie, two architects that produced exceptional golf courses also produced work that fell short because they didn't have an architect leading the way.Mackenzie as with all other noted architects, produced his best work when he was present to stand over the construction phase. His poorest work was mostly that which he left in sketch drawings.
Peter Thompson
It's above average commitment, leadership, communication, opportunity seeking and monitoring that produces excellence... pretty plans and part-time involvement by the architect just hasn't cut it.
Tony Ristola
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