Name: Anthony Catsimatides, AIA
Title: Architect
Company: Open Atelier Architects
Location: 451 S. Warren Street, Syracuse, N.Y.
Birthplace: N.Y.C.
Education: Pratt
First job outside of real estate: Pizza Delivery in my high school day and a brief stint in IT.
First job in real estate or allied field: Detailed drawings for commercial buildings in Charlotte N.C.
What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? Design high quality buildings for retail, commercial, and residential clients across the Northeast. Architectural World Domination - or just continue to create sustainable, healthy, attractive spaces for people to enjoy.
How do you unwind from a busy day in real estate? I am a pianist, so I relax with music in the evening.
Favorite book or author: Steven King.
Favorite movie: "Runaway Train"
Last song you purchased/downloaded? Annie Lennox, Nostalgia
One word to describe your work environment: Inspiring.
If you could invite one person to dinner (living or dead, but not related to you) who would it be and where would you go? Ghandi, my back yard herb garden.
What is your dream job? Does it get better than making someone's vision come to life?
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