Preston J. Bussard
Principal, Senior Design Architect
University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee
Senior Design Architect Preston “Buzz” Bussard brings nearly 40 years of expertise and a commitment to timeless design to the Court Atkins Group residential team. Preston began his architectural career at the University of Wisconsin, where he received a BS in architecture. Prior to joining Court Atkins Group, Preston founded his own firm, Bussard Architects in Geneva, IL, and worked as a senior designer for the nationally-acclaimed firm of Looney, Ricks & Kiss Architects in Memphis, TN. Buzz also played a pivotal design role at BSB Design in Palatine, IL, and Blackburn Associates in Indianapolis, IN. He is a registered architect in both Illinois and South Carolina, and specializes in traditional residential architecture, often drawing his designs by hand. Most recently, Buzz, along with a friend and former associate gave a design presentation at this year's IBS, International Builders Show in Orlando Florida titled “Elevate your elevations; create streetscapes & exteriors that sell”. He and his wife Jeanette are now officially full-time Lowcountry residents, enjoying their new lifestyle in their dream home in the heart of Bluffton, SC.
Describe your process: I start with an idea…whether it be from a phrase, photograph or drawing, and work with it like “clay” to mold it into a pleasing form.
Quote relevant to your work life: “You win some, you lose some, and some get rained out”. From my father Jack Bussard
What is that life changing song or album: “Violator” by Depeche Mode. It came out after I started dating my future wife. I listened to it over and over as I drove from Chicago to Muncie. It is an amazing album
Who is the best movie villain: Hannibal Lecter - Silence of the lambs
What is the next thing on your bucket list: Krispy Kreme donut run. 5 miles total - run 2.5 miles, eat a dozen Krispy Kreme donuts, run 2.5. All in less than one hour.
Where would you relocate if you were forced to leave the country: Somewhere in the English countryside, maybe the lake district. It has a very laidback, relaxed beauty which I truly enjoy.
