How a Carpenter’s Mindset Made One Architect Redesign the Rules
Published on: 12/07/2025
What happens when an architect starts as a carpenter? You get someone who designs with real-world construction in mind.
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What happens when an architect starts as a carpenter? You get someone who designs with real-world construction in mind.
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