The Inspired Intermedia digital book collection
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3 Marc Camens & Associates Marc Camens & Associates JOHNS ISLAND, SC I t's often difficult for many people to step back and acknowledge that they are simply one small part of a bigger picture. Marc Camens, however, is not one of the many. A creative thinker influenced by real- world realism, Marc strongly believes that his architectural contribution is just as important as the last man's on the construction crew. His design approach is different; it's a much appreciated breath of fresh air to his contemporaries, construction crews, and for the dozens of homeowners he now calls friends. Marc takes the business of creating life spaces seriously and knows the importance of his job in the holistic scheme of the homeowners' lives. His work is a reflection of his philosophy of listening to people's dreams. After taking a five-week vacation to Seabrook Island in 1998, Marc sold his 18-year-old architectural practice in the Adirondacks and moved to the Low Country. He was convinced that no matter where he located his practice, people generally wanted the same things: attention and customization. Marc gathers as much information from his clients as possible during the initial phases of the design process. Pouring over photographs of architectural details they like, he finds out how they live and how they envision living in their home. Energized by the creative process, Marc most enjoys sitting down with a blank piece of paper to sketch the homes of people's dreams and aspirations. After taking a five-week vacation to Seabrook Island in 1998, Marc sold his 18-year-old architectural practice in the Adirondacks and moved to the Low Country. He was convinced that no matter where he located his practice, people generally wanted the same things: attention and customization. The firm is adept at gathersing as much information from their clients as possible during the initial phases of the design process. Pouring over photographs of architectural details they like, he finds out how they live and how they envision living in their home.