Does an architect's childhood home influence the one they make themselves

Carrie
If it does, then how and why do you think it influences their home design decisions? Share your experience/instances where you've felt the above holds true.

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Lucia, Architect • 2016

I grew up in an estate, always surrounded by greenery and nature. I loved waking up and seeing vast spaces covered in vegetation through my window- my parents' garden filled with flowers, ancient trees and ornamental shrubs would attract all sorts of birds, and I spent hours listening and looking at them. I realized I tend to put vegetation in my projects, in any form possible: green roofs, green walls, indoor gardens... if the project is surrounded by nature, I strategically add windows to showcase what's outside. Sometimes I feel inspired by nature's shapes, and I try to integrate them to my designs. So I guess yes, my childhood home influences my architectural decisions.

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BOB, Architect • 2016

I grew up in a trailer with a family of 5. It was 8'x50'. That experience undoubtedly led to how I practice space design. In my design approach I lean to efficient use of indoor space. Don't like grandiose living spaces. I would rather create an indoor space that can be expanded to the outdoor.

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Royal, Architect • 2016

I was born,bred and buttered in South Africa in a rural area always surrounded by energy efficient rondavels with thatch roofs.My designs always caprture the imagination of a circle mushroomed with the latest trend in Architecture.

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