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Posted: August 20, 2010
Paul Bauer 2010
Name: Paul Bauer
Title: Principal
Company: Dattner Architects
Location: New York City
Birthplace and date: Hempstead, N.Y., February 15
Family: Married with two children
College: Georgia Institute of Technology
First job in real estate or allied field: Intern architect at the Liebman Melting Partnership
What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? We are a mid-sized firm with a diverse practice including sustainable design. I am currently working with several staff members to enhance our BIM capabilities and workflow.
Hobbies: Scuba diving, photography, running
Favorite book: "All tomorrow's Parties" by William Gibson
Favorite movie: "Brazil"
Key to success: Persistence - you have to have the will to see a project through to the end and the ability for frank assessment of your mistakes.
If you had to choose another vocation what would it be? I would manage a small eco-resort in a remote part of the world.
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