Michael Syracuse 2009

Name: Michael Syracuse, AIA, LEED Title: Project Architect Company: FXFOWLE Architects Location: New York, N.Y. Birthplace: Mount Kisco, N.Y. College: BArch., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute First job outside of real estate: Shoveling snow, mowing the lawn, and doing yard work for my parents and neighbors First job in real estate or allied field: Making blueprints and building models for Nadler Philopena and Associates Architects in Mount Kisco, N.Y. What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? Founded over 30 years ago, FXFOWLE Architects is an architectural interior design, planning and urban design firm committed to design excellence, social responsibility and sustainability with offices in New York, Washington, D.C. and Dubai. I am currently project architect for The Julliard School of Music expansion as part of the redevelopment of Lincoln Center. Hobbies: Bicycling, hiking, cooking and photography Favorite movies: "Primer" and THX 1138" Keys to success: Life-work balance, keeping a good attitude and enjoying my work If you had to choose another vocation what would it be? Contractor or carpenter