Professional Profile: Pascale Sablan 2014

Name: Pascale Sablan - 2014

Title: Associate

Company: FXFOWLE

Location: New York

Birthplace: New York

Education: Bachelor of Architecture from Pratt Institute and a Master of Science in Advanced Architectural Design from Columbia University First job outside of real estate: Secretary and Sacristan at Sacred Heart Church. First job in real estate or allied field: My professional career began and was nurtured at AARRIS Architects. I devoted four years to working on The African Burial Ground National Monument, the first black slavery monument of New York City. What do you do now and what are you planning for the future?: As an architect at FXFOWLE Architects, I create sustainable and dynamic architectural designs for clients in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, India, Azerbaijan, and Japan. My goal for the future is to continue to push for design excellence and innovation, while collaborating with technology to articulate, document, and communicate designs. Favorite book or author: Breath, Eyes, Memories - By Edwidge Danticat Favorite movie: Who Framed Roger Rabbit, for a movie that came out in 1980s I am still amazed at how seamlessly they were able to represent the cartoon characters in the real world. How do you unwind from a busy day in real estate?: To truly unwind I love to travel. As an avid traveler, I lived in Italy and visited Switzerland, Amsterdam, India, Spain, Germany, England, Belgium, The Netherlands, France, Luxembourg, Greece, United Arab Emirates, Thailand, Haiti, Dominican Republic, St. Thomas, Martinique, Dominica, Hawaii, and Guam. I am currently planning a trip this year to China and Indonesia. Last song you purchased/downloaded?: Pharrell - Happy!! One word to describe your work environment: Family Rules to live by in business: Find your passion, then hold on tight. If you could invite one person to dinner (living or dead) who would it be and where would you go?: My brother Jeffrey who passed away 6 years ago. We would go home so my whole family can spend a few more moments with him. What is your dream job?: Architect, it has always been what I aspired to be and is still very much my passion.