By Robert Blair, President of Lifestyle USA Design
The next day, we found ourselves in the heart of Rome once again — this time seated near the Trevi Fountain, sharing a light lunch among the sounds of flowing water and passing crowds.
It was there that I presented the first front elevation.
Based on the floor plan concepts and the original sketches, my team in Houston had quickly transformed the ideas into something tangible — a design that could finally be seen, not just imagined.
We spread the drawings out on the table, reviewing every detail together. What had started as a simple notepad sketch just days before was now taking on form, character, and presence.
There’s a moment in every project when everything begins to click — when the vision becomes clear and the excitement sets in.
This was that moment.
From a park bench to dinner conversations to now, sitting beside one of the most iconic fountains in the world, the design had come to life faster than either of us could have expected.
And with the groundbreaking date quickly approaching, there was still more to be done.
To be continued in Part 4…