The Architect is responsible for the design of a building. Architects almost always work on commission, which means that the creative scope varies. The Architect interprets an assignment and tries to incorporate the wishes of the customer and his own knowledge and insight into a design. Based on conversations (or other contact) with a client, the Architect starts sketching. Architects often work in teams and often provide several sketches, so that a client has options to choose from. Often a first sketch has to be adjusted on the instructions of the client. When sketching, an Architect not only keeps an eye on aesthetic points, but also takes into account the function of the building to be designed. After all, the function determines things such as accessibility, the desired incidence of light, the number of rooms and influences the choice of materials, for example. The Architect makes, as it were, a professional version of a client's ideas, or has plenty of room to insert his own ideas. Once the sketch has been accepted by the client, it must be converted into a drawing for the engineers and contractors to work on. Designs must therefore be feasible. In addition, the Architect sometimes has an advisory role. Although the Architect will often be busy designing buildings, he can also design separate rooms or additions and renovations. Most Architects are specialized in certain designs (residential houses, public space). Other specialisms are garden or interior design. Below you will find architectural firms per province: