Francesca Franchi, FXFOWLE Architects

Name: Francesca Franchi, AIA, CAP, CAE Title: Senior Designer Company: FXFOWLE ARCHITECTS Location: Washington, D.C. Birthplace: Lima, Peru College: Universidad Particular Ricardo Palma (Lima, Peru) and Cornell University First job outside of real estate: National Theatre of Lima (performing/ballet) First job in real estate or allied field: Intern at Miguel Cruchaga Architects What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? FXFOWLE is an architectural, planning and interior design firm committed to design excellence, social responsibility, and sustainability. Located in the firm's Washington, D.C. office. I pursue business development opportunities in the Mid-Atlantic region and South America; and as a senior designer, I am currently working on a mixed-use project in Lima, Peru. Hobbies: Exercising, looking at the moon Favorite book: "Seven Samurai" by Akira Kurosawa Favorite movie: "Breakfast at Tiffany's" Person you admire most (outside of family): Any successful woman that can achieve balance between family and work Keys to success: Perseverance, luck and belief in whatever you are doing If you had to choose another vocation what would it be? Astronaut