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Personality Profile: E. Joseph Gibbons, II AIA 2013

Name: E. Joseph Gibbons II, AIA Title: Principal Company: SWBR Architects Location: Rochester, NY Birthplace: Elmira, NY Education:. B. Arch. City College of New York First job outside of Architecture: Bartender. A great job to learn about how to listen to people and manage customers. First job in architecture or allied field: Draftsman. Aurora Architectural, East Aurora, NY What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? I am a Principal in the life services studio at SWBR, with a concentration on sustainable, affordable and supportive housing design. Favorite author: F. Scott Fitzgerald Favorite movie: "Star Wars" (Episode IV of course) One word to describe your work environment: Challenging Rules to live by in business: "Do what you say you are going to do." What is your dream job? Captain of a private charter sailing yacht in the Caribbean.
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