I was reading Architectural Digest, of all things, this evening. Cool article and photo spread about a house down in St. Barts. The architect who designed it undertook the project even though he was battling advanced esophageal cancer. Shortly before he died, he wrote this to another architect who worked in his firm:
St. Barts is an amazing project on every level. I hope to see its final realization, but totally trust your commitment and guidance. My life has obviously changed and I am compromised, but I never stop thinking about creativity and self-criticism.
– Charles Gwathmey
Pretty ballsy to be staring death in the face and still be working to be better. If he can do it under those circumstances, I don’t really have any excuse.
Oh, and the house turned out pretty damn cool too.
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