WHY DID YOU BECOME
AN ARCHITECT?
Art and architecture have always been a big
part of my life; from a very young age, I
had a creative mind-set, an entrepreneurial
spirit, and an older brother that has been
running his own construction company
since his early 20s – so I’ve had a figure in
the industry that I’ve admired all my life.
Growing up between Italy and Germany, I
was surrounded by stunning architecture,
heritage and history. My first love was art,
but I went on to also study foreign
languages and literature for five years at a
private Catholic school where I received a
full European Diploma in English, German,
French and Latin. Despite studying such an
intense course, my love for art never
wavered, but grew into a love for
architecture as well (I think I sketched every
corner of that school!). In 2000, I finally
decided to enter Università Iuav di Venezia
in Venice, and at the age of 25, I became a
fully qualified architect.WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST
ABOUT THE JOB?
The best part of being an architect is having
the ability to make an impact. Whether it is
executing a project with stunning aesthetics,or providing a solution to certain housing
needs; we have the power to visualise
solutions, and then make them happen –
how extraordinary is that? My favourite
part of architecture is that it sits on a line
where creativity, intelligence and elegance
meet, and it’s amazing to work within such
a sphere.WHAT IS THE HARDEST
PART OF YOUR JOB?
The trickiest part of architecture can
be communication – as highly visual
individuals, it’s essential that
communication is spot on in order for
us to understand requirements, budgets
and constraints. Being a great
communicator is so important in our
profession, and it ensures that we are able
to deliver solutions that satisfy everyone
and ultimately result in beautiful
architecture. Communication is both the
key and the challenge!WHAT IS YOUR PROUDEST
ACHIEVEMENT AND WHY?
As someone who likes to push the
boundaries of design, working on
Versace’s flagship store refurbishment in
New York has to be counted among my
proudest achievements. Designing for aASK THE
ARCHITECT
Margherita Cesca of
Saunders Boston Architects
answers ADF’s questions on
what drives her personally
and professionally
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