Doug Svitchan 2012

Doug Svitchan, AIA Principal FXFOWLE ArchitectsName: Doug Svitchan, AIA Title: Principal Company: FXFOWLE Architects Location: Washington, D.C. Birthplace: Johnstown, Penn. College: The Pennsylvania State University; The University of London; Harvard University First job outside of real estate: Repairing roofs on a steel mill First job in real estate or allied field: Preparing ink on vellum presentation drawings for a small architectural firm What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? FXFOWLE is an architectural, planning, interior design firm committed to design excellence, social responsibility and sustainability. I oversee the firm's Washington, D.C. office and expand its presence in the mid-Atlantic region and manage a diverse list of building projects. Hobbies: Painting, golf, travel, furniture design, Portuguese water dogs Favorite book: "War and Peace," "Still Life with Woodpecker," "The Last Days of Socrates" Favorite movies: "Lawrence of Arabia," "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid," "Casablanca" Person you admire most (outside of family): Thomas Jefferson Keys to success: Integrity, commitment, enthusiasm, tenacity, ability to listen If you had to choose another vocation what would it be? Painter