Gustavo Rodriguez 2009

Name: Gustavo Rodriguez, CODIA, LEED AP Title: Senior Designer Company: FXFOWLE Architects Location: New York, New York Birthplace: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic College: B.A. from Universidad Nacional Pedro Henrìquez Ureña, Dominican Republic; M.S. from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) First job outside of real estate: Selling soft drinks for Coca-Cola from the back of a pick-up truck First job outside of real estate: Drawing plans for LeCorbusier (Not for the French Modernist, but a Dominican firm named Le Corbusier Compañia de Arquitectos) What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? FXFOWLE Architects is an architectural, interior design, planning, and urban design firm committed to design excellence, social responsibility, and sustainability. I am currently working on the revitalization and expansion of The Jacob K. Javits Convention Center; and I just completed working on a projected LEED Platinum headquarters expansion for SAP America in Newtown Square, Penn. Favorite books: "One Hundred Years of Solitude" and "Lord of the Rings" Person you admire most (outside of family): Designers who actually manage to get great architecture built Keys to success: Passion and perseverance but most importantly, a positive attitude If you had to choose another vocation what would it be? Tour Guide. I've always enjoyed showing people around the built environment.