Citizen Architect: Samuel Mockbee and the Spirit of the Rural Studio

Samuel “Sambo” Mockbee always thought everyone deserved shelter for their comfort and for their souls.The documentary “Citizen Architect: Samuel Mockbee and the Spirit of the Rural Studio” is a fascinating film that chronicles a man whose life was dedicated to making other lives better. As an architect, a profession that tends to ignore the homeless and the less fortunate, Sambo lead a life of compassion and goodwill. He lent a helping hand to those who were often overlooked. Rural Studio’s architecture takes an unorthodox approach to design and building structures.  The imperfections in building and design add character, a certain kind of human factor and a purpose that you don’t get from huge architectural companies that are only doing it for the paycheck.