Michelle Kim, Associate, FXFOWLE

Name: Michelle Kim, AIA, LEED Title: Associate Company: FXFOWLE Architects Location: New York, N.Y. College: Massachusetts Institute of Technology First job outside of real estate: Volunteering as a guide for the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul. It was a great way to be introduced to so many different cultures. First job in real estate or allied field: Working as a summer intern at Seoul Architects-Consulting Engineers International, LTD in Korea What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? FXFOWLE Architects has projects in architecture, interior design, planning and urban design with offices in New York, Washington, D.C. and Dubai. Our goal is commitment to sustainability and design excellence. Hobbies: Hiking, skiing and any activity with my 2 1/2 year old daughter Favorite book: "The Master and Margarita" and anything by Gabriel Garcia Márquez Favorite movie: I love all of Spike Jonze's films. Person you admire most (outside of family): Anyone who works in the pursuit of social improvement of others. Keys to success: Passion, but also patience, perseverance and a long time perspective If you had to choose another vocation what would it be? A cellist