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Posted: April 26, 2010
Robert Katchur 2010
Name: Robert Katchur
Title: Project Architect
Company: FXFOWLE Architects
Location: New York, N.Y.
College: Kent State University, bachelors of Architecture
First job outside of real estate: Busboy in a five-star restaurant
First job in real estate or allied field: An architectural and interior design firm in Pittsburgh named Radelet McCarthy. We worked on a community center that provided services for a local housing project.
What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? Founded over 30 years ago, FXFOWLE Architects is an architectural, interior design, planning and urban design firm committed to design excellence, social responsibility and sustainability with offices in New York, Washington D.C., and Dubai. For the past five years I have led our team for the Lincoln Center Public Spaces Project (in collaboration with Diller Scofidio + Renfro). We expect to continue working on public and institutional projects that improve the built world and the environment.
Hobbies: Cooking, following politics and playing with my kids
Favorite books: "1984" by George Orwell and "The Power Broker" by Robert Caro
Favorite movie: "12 Angry Men"
Keys to success: Hard work and diligence
Person you admire most (outside of family): People who leave a positive indelible mark on society
If you had to choose another vocation what would it be? Maybe a chef - cooking is a necessity, but can be done creatively and provide a great deal of fulfillment.
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