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Rethinking Architecture: From the Inside Out
unconventional curved design, or invert a floor plan as
needed to capitalize on the views and work within the
site's constraints.
Marc relishes the opportunity to work with clients who
want to be heavily involved in the design process,
although he has also worked with clients who can only
visit the site a few times throughout the process. He
often recalls the unique working relationships with his
clients when he reminisces on his projects. One project
involved working out of a law firm's conference room—
Marc on one end of the table making drafting edits, the
client on the other end, nodding approval between calls.
Another required Marc and the homeowner to return to
the neighborhood's review board multiple times as the
board's requirements changed during building.
Whether tackling obstacles or designing sophisticated
details side-by-side, Marc's collaborative approach
guarantees that his clients feel involved and supported
through the process. It also guarantees they get exactly
what they want, or understand directly from Marc why
an idea cannot be executed due to geography, material
availability, or neighborhood restrictions.
In the end, Camens Architectural Group clients are
thrilled with their homes and delight in the effect they
have on anyone who visits. Impressive on approach,
Marc's homes are even better when one walks through
the door. Immediately, one looks up and takes in
the ceiling—the most important plane in the house,
according to Marc—and gets a sense for the home's
feel. Then, signature features like internal and external
