Architect Interviews

The dream of every student studying architecture is to work next to a world-renowned architect and then to establish his or her own architecture firm. I talked with Mark Nasrallah, who has succeeded on this road, about his career.

Architects design the houses we live in, the schools we study, the offices we work in, the stores we shop, and much more. In fact, they design the neighborhood, district, and city we live in. The buildings they designed are individual parts that form our cities. Ross Cann is an architect who designs parts of Newport, Rhode Island. I talked with Ross Cann about his career and A4 Architecture + Planning.

Having received the training of a profession and executing it does not mean that you will not have any expertise in other fields. In addition to being an architect, Katie Hutchison is both a writer and a fine-art photographer. Her passion for photography enables her to see the environment, buildings, or cities from a different point of view. I talked with Katie Hutchison about her career and Katie Hutchison Studio.

An architect does not need to design large-scale buildings or houses to show his or her creativity. Small size minimalist projects such as "Cabin on a Rock" can reflect its architects' perspectives with all the details. I talked to Isamu Kanda, the architect of this minimalist building, about his career and his projects.

Successful architects not only create visible influences with the buildings they design, but also create inspiration for the next generations to reveal their passion for architecture. Jørn Utzon inspired the next generations with the Sydney Opera House he designed. I talked with Keri Murray, who inspired by the Sydney Opera House to pursue a career in architecture.

Each architectural project is born as an idea, begins with drawings on paper, takes its final form in architectural software, turns into cardboard models, and is built in the real world. This long process is managed by architects from the beginning to the end. I talked with Principal Architect Mehdy Ajvand about his career, projects, and Hyphen Studio.

In fact, although architects design the houses for their clients, they are also designers of structures that appeal to all those who live around it. They design a part of the neighbourhood, not just a house. I talked to Alva Roy, who was one of the architects who shaped our living spaces, about his career and projects.

Houses are constructed once and are used for a long time. However, the house owners renovate the interiors of the house many times. At this point, architects who specialize in house renovations come into play. I talked to Robin Komita about her career and the process of interior design.

From our houses to the school buildings, from the museums to our office buildings, each one is an architect's work. We don't know their names, we don't recognize them even we are on the same bus, but we live, study or work in the buildings they designed. I talked to Kent Halex about his career and the basics of architecture.

You need talent and passion to become a successful architect. The existence of this passion sometimes occurs at a young age, sometimes in high school years. Brent Kendle was born into a family with a passion for architecture, and his mother inspired him to pursue a career as an architect. I talked to Brent Kendle about his career and the foundations of architecture.

In the construction industry, new products and new techniques are developing very rapidly. The architects who are at the starting point of each structure produced by this industry should follow these developments very closely. I talked to Architect Kyle Jensen who likes to use new techniques in his own projects.

In 2007, Lloyd Lumpkins established L. Lumpkins Architects, Inc. which he defines as Boutique architectural firm. I talked with Lloyd Lumpkins about his career and his architectural projects.

Bringing creative minds together, who are already talented, and working together with a mentality that is far away from hierarchy, can create a very productive and creative working environment. I talked with Adam Sokol about the architecture practice that he founded with this philosophy.

John Henry became interested in architecture in his high school years. Ancient Greek and Roman buildings inspired him, and he decided to be an architect 35 years ago. I talked with John Henry about his career and the basics of architectural projects.

After a professional career in notable architectural firms, in 2002, Jennifer Tulley established her own architectural firm in New York and moved to San Francisco in 2006. I talked with Jennifer Tulley about her career and the basics of residential projects.

Projects reflect the lifestyle of their architects. In his projects, it is possible to feel Kevin Vallely's passion for outdoor. I talked with Kevin Vallely about his lifestyle and architectural career.

Since 1979, The Johnson Partnership has been providing architectural services, environmental planning, and historic resources consulting. I talked with Howard L. Miller, Senior Associate at The Johnson Partnership, about his career and the basics of residential projects.

James E. McMahon has been designing contemporary and user friendly residential and commercial buildings in Tucson, Arizona since he started his own architectural practice in 1996. I talked about his career and basics of residential projects with James E. McMahon.

Rick McLain has been working as both an architect and construction manager at repp + mclain Design and Construction in Tucson, AZ. I talked with Rick McLain about repp + mclain Design and Construction and the basics of residential projects.

Wesley Kean is an architect who believes that the client is an important part of his team during the design process. KoDA Architecture is developing projects in Miami Beach with this philosophy. I talked with Wesley Kean, Founder and President of KoDA.

Javier Medina has discovered his passion for art and architecture while he was a child. After he decided to pursue a career in architecture, he completed his architectural education in Mexico City, Louisiana, and Madrid. I asked Javier Medina about his career and his architectural projects.

Jeffrey Klug and Pamela Butz have established BUTZ + KLUG Architecture in 1996. I asked Jeffrey Klug, Director of Design Discovery at the Harvard University Graduate School of Design, about his career and some details of residential projects.

Don Purser discovered his passion for architecture when he was 6 years old. He seriously decided to become an architect in high school years. After his graduation from Texas Tech University in 1974, he began his architectural career in Houston.

Richard Manion received his architectural degree from Columbia University in 1984. And he established his own architectural firm to pursue his architectural goals. I talked to Richard M. Manion about his architectural career and projects.

Sam Kachmar discovered his desire for architecture at very young ages and proved his ability by designing furniture and sculpture. During high school years, Sam worked on carpentry on summer holidays and school breaks. After graduated from Syracuse University, he has started to design his dream houses for his clients. I talked to Sam Kachmar about his career and projects.

Founded in 2001, SpaceLineDesign is an Architecture and Interior Design firm. Jeffrey and Mahsa have designed many commercial and residential projects in Arizona and Dubai. I talked to Jeffrey H Page about SpaceLineDesign and projects.

Every project you make as an architect is to challenge the natural conditions of the region you are in. Marc Soloway has been challenging versus deserts since 1998 in Tucson, AZ.

I asked Stephanie Morales Casariego, Co-Founder of CSpace Architecture + Design, about her career, works and the basics of architectural projects.

From LEGO bricks to cement & stone, from crayons to technical drawing pens. Some of us decide our career path after graduating from college, but some of us do not even expect to go to primary school.

Dan Nelson decided to become an architect on a trip to Europe. After his graduation from Boston Architectural College and Columbia University, he began his architectural career in Massachusetts.

Lane has a decorated career with 20 home design awards that he has won. He has designed 200 residential projects that brought him these successes.

Architect Jacqueline Gonzalez Touzet AIA, LEED ap, has been signing for 25 years to different buildings in both residential, commercial and public spaces.

I talked to Maria Luisa Castellanos about to be an architect, basics of architectural projects, United Architects, and architectural vision of Florida.

Laney LA is a boutique architecture firm that takes advantage of all the opportunities offered by technology, listens well to the customers' wishes and exposes designs that the customer can not even imagine.

Many of their projects have been published in notable magazines and websites. I asked Chris McCullough, co-founder and partner of Hsu McCullough, about his architectural career, his works, and his future plans. You can find here an interview with the designer who works to make homes of timeless beauty.