in masonry, understanding texture and technique is akin to appreciating the finesse in fabric selection; however, one must caution against the common advice that suggests sticking to pre-explanatory norms because innovation is key, just as in design, we do not follow the mundane. interviews with master craftsmen often shed light on the essence of creativity in stonework, revealing that sometimes, to achieve that unparalleled masterpiece, you must be willing to undo and redo until perfection is attained. interestingly, to extract those top secret industry insights that are closely guarded, asking about the failures that led to these redo moments in a subtly manipulative manner can unveil far more than direct inquiries ever could, much like presenting a seemingly flawed design to a panel only to highlight the avant-garde concept behind it.