21/09/2026
Not every project is meant to be completed.
Walking away at 70% wasn’t easy — especially after investing time, ideas, and effort into the project.
But architecture is built on more than drawings and design. It requires trust, clear communication, agreed processes, and mutual respect.
When those foundations repeatedly break down, sometimes the most responsible decision is to step away.
Because protecting the quality of your work also means knowing when to say enough.
Part 2 of Things Architects Normally Don’t Show.
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