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students and progressive stu-
dent work. Our endowment
there is among the largest
in the School, and we feel
fortunate to continue to give
to the local university where
all four partners in Locati
Architects, as well nearly all
our 40 employees, earned their degrees.
Secondly, we started an internal program for our em-
ployees that provides scholarships to their children for any
aspiration that leads to personal growth. Sometimes this is
related to art and architecture, but more often it is travel,
education, school, athletics, and adventure. Whatever it is,
if it demonstrates a path to more fulfillment and opportu-
nity for our children, we are happy to use funds from our
architectural business to support it.
FINALLY, WHAT IS THE BEST
ADVICE YOU CAN GIVE SOMEONE
WHO IS SEEKING ARCHITECTURAL
SERVICES?
STEVE LOCATI (PARTNER):
Probably two things: Surround
yourself with the best possible
team, and give yourself enough
time during the earliest part of
the design process to enjoy it. With the team, it's important
to find architects and designers you resonate with, builders
and crafts people you respect and trust, and create clear
expectations for the entire team. But, it's equally important
to let this team "do their thing," and make smart recommen-
dations to the project after they understand your vision.
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