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An architect is a person trained and licensed to plan, design, and oversee the construction of buildings.

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Architect derives from the Latin WORD “architectus”, which derives from the Greek word “arkhitekton” (arkhi-, chief + tekton, builder), i.e., Chief Builder.

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THE MOTHER ART IS ARCHITECTURE.

WITHOUT AN ARCHITECTURE OF OUR OWN,

WE HAVE NO SOUL OF OUR OWN CIVILIZATION