That said, I offer a strategy for creating the library of your dreams. But the strategy does offer an overview of the discrete stages through which all architectural projects pass. We need to be involved in the architectural process-the sooner, the better. In some ways, they are no different than hairdressers. Architecture is a service-oriented business, and architects' livelihoods are predicated on pleasing clients.
Architects can propose a design.
But the bottom line is that if the client is not impressed or does not think the plan is appropriate, the project can be canceled at any time. The client is not obligated to sign off or commit to anything. Do not just go along, hoping things will improve magically. So it's wise for librarians to speak up soon, and speak up often. The idea is to generate a sizable number of ideas, without lingering on any one, or being too terribly critical.