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Posted: October 28, 2013
Professional Profile: Edward Bredow 2013
Name: Edward Bredow
Title: Principal
Company: SBLM Architects
Location: Huntington Station, LI
Birthplace: Oceanside, NY
Education: BS in architectural technology at NYIT Old Westbury
First job outside of real estate: Worked in a grocery store
First job in real estate or allied field: Architectural firm - Di Santo Associates
What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? Practicing architecture now and in the future. I have completed a number of public school project for NYCSCA and am currently working on a large scale renovation at Nassau Community College as well as an office interiors project for LIPA on Long Island.
How do you unwind from a busy day in real estate? A long walk with my wife.
Favorite book or author: Clive Cussler
Favorite movie: "The Godfather"
Last song you purchased/downloaded? A Steeley Dan song
One word to describe your work environment: Comfortable
Rules to live by in business: Always act professional.
If you could invite one person to dinner (living or dead) who would it be and where would you go? Frank Lloyd Wright at Fallingwater
What is your dream job? Designing and building a museum.
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