Mark de Reus of de Reus Architects in Sun Valley Idaho & Hawaii

<p>Mark is the founding design partner of de Reus Architects. A veteran of over three decades in the architecture space, Mark has a number of design awards under his belt and has been featured in international design publications.</p><p>Architectural Digest recognized Mark as one of the world’s top architects and designers in their AD 100 list. In 2011, ORO Editions published Tropical Experience: Architecture + Design, a 344-page book of his work.</p><p>Listen in as Mark shares his 35-year journey as an architect and the decisions that led to starting his own firm in Hawaii. He speaks on scaling de Reus Architects into a prestigious brand that today nets ten-to-twelve projects a year, and why he only chooses to work with clients “who have a mission”.</p><p><strong>Topics Discussed:</strong> </p><ul><li>[01:18] Mark’s early career in the field of architecture</li><li>[08:28] The biggest lessons Mark learned from his parents</li><li>[09:59] Doing architecture in Hawaii versus in Idaho</li><li>[14:17] Living through a coup and starting a firm in Big Island</li><li>[22:24] The process at de Reus and doing business in Hawaii during the pandemic</li><li>[28:49] What Mark has learned from his clients</li><li>[34:36] Mark’s drive to be a mentor to the youth and how he learns from the past</li><li>[38:48] How Mark makes big decisions</li><li>[39:28] The future of de Reus Architects</li><li>[41:00] How Mark chooses and sets expectations with his clients</li><li>[45:58] The defining moment when Mark realized business was going strong</li><li>[51:01] Mark’s experience writing his books</li><li>[55:14] Mark on how anyone can live the American Dream</li></ul><p><strong>Connect with Guest:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://dereusarchitects.com/" target="_blank">Website</a> </li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/dereusarchitects/?utm_source=ig_embed" target="_blank">Instagram</a> </li><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/deReusArchitects" target="_blank">Facebook</a> </li></ul><p><strong>Connect with Build Magazine: </s