"Raised in the Midwest, Brent Buck grew up surrounded by acres of farmland, and his experience with buildings in an urban setting was pivotal. "Our family would often drive to Chicago for my father's work," Buck says. "I vividly remember those trips, watching the city rise in the distance and becoming transfixed by the skyline. That first encounter with architecture on such a scale left a lasting impression.""
"Buck wasn't sure that his passion for the structures could actually become a profession, but he eventually realized it was a viable option that aligned with making, math, and creative thought. He earned a bachelor's and graduate degree in architecture, and during college, he met classmates who truly shared the same passion. Having equally eccentric peers was both grounding and energizing."
"For a decade, Buck apprenticed with Tod Williams and Billie Tsien. Those years were formative not only because he received training, but the pair's mentorship also shaped how he thinks about the discipline and its possibilities. In 2018 he founded his eponymous firm in New York, known for townhouses and loft-style apartment projects. He is now bringing his signature aesthetic to his first condominium, in Brooklyn's Cobble Hill neighborhood. It's a place that, for Buck, already has resonance."
Raised in the Midwest, Brent Buck became captivated by Chicago's skyline during family trips and grew interested in architecture. He pursued bachelor's and graduate degrees in architecture, finding peers who shared his passion. A decade apprenticing with Tod Williams and Billie Tsien provided formative training and mentorship that influenced his approach to the discipline. He founded his eponymous New York firm in 2018, known for townhouses and loft-style apartments, and is applying his aesthetic to a condominium in Brooklyn's Cobble Hill. His wife and two children help maintain balance while family sometimes joins site visits, and he values tactile tools and found stones.
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