Ian Pinto 2013

Name: Ian Pinto, Associate AIA Title: Principal Company: Design AIDD Architects, PLLC Location: 508 West 26th St., New York, NY 10001 Place of birth: Mumbai, India Family: Wife, Reema and 2.5 year old son, Vihaan College: Academy of Architecture, India (Bachelor of Architecture), University of New Mexico, School of Architecture and Planning, Albuquerque, New Mexico (master of Architecture) First job unrelated to your current field: Worked for a local youth athletic committee First job in current field: Junior designer at A. Lobo and Associates in India What your firm does now and its plans for the future? We specialize in new construction and rehabilitation of affordable housing, adaptive re-use, sustainable housing and mixed-use projects throughout N.Y. and N.J. Hobbies: Sports, exploring N.Y.C. with my son and visiting the museums. Favorite novel: "A Prayer for Owen Meany" by John Irving Favorite film: "Lawrence of Arabia" Keys to success: Always being true to yourself and maintaining a strong sense of integrity and principles in my professional and personal aspects of life. Person(s) you most admire (outside of family): Architect Louis Kahn, Golda Meir, Mother Teresa If you had to choose a different profession, what would it be?: Doctor, Surgeon