Name: Petr Stand, APA Title: Principal Company: Magnusson Architecture and Planning, PC Location: New York, N.Y. Place of birth: New York, N.Y. Family: Wife, two sons, daughter-in-law and two grandchildren College: CUNY School of Architecture and Environmental Studies First job unrelated to your current field: Apprentice Tool and Die-Maker, 1967 First job in current field: M. Paul Friedberg and Associates, 1973 What your firm does now and its plans for the future?: Architecture, urban design and planning, Hobbies: Camping, cooking, music and reading Favorite novel: "The Moon is a Harsh Mistress," by Robert Henlein Favorite film: "The Music Man" Keys to success: Relationships and endurance Person(s) you most admire (outside of family): Julia and Paul Child, Andrea Palladio If you had to choose a different profession, what would it be?: Professional storyteller