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Laura Carter

How long have you been with HHA?

About 11 months, since October ‘22.

Do you have any pets ?

I inherited/adopted 2 cats about 5 years ago. I usually tell them they’re my
prisoners instead of my pets, though, so they don’t get too uppity.

What do you wish you knew when you first chose architecture as a profession?

That it would be full of criticisms and corrections – constantly – and you’ll be much happier if you learn to look at criticisms as invitations to learn rather than admonishments of you or your abilities.

What type of projects do you enjoy working on?

Houses and renovations, mainly, but any project where my boots get mud on them during a site visit is a good time.

What are three things on your bucketlist?

Build my own house (like, with my own two hands as much as possible), learn to play cello, and be fluent in Spanish (and Arabic, but I don’t think that’s going to happen).

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Christine C Raftery

How long have you been with HHA?

It’s been one year and six months.

Do you have any pets?

I have two crazy but lovely cats.

What do you wish you knew when you first chose to be associated with architecture?

That I would be with it for more than thirty years.

What is your favorite HHA project ?

All of Vuori boutiques which are designed by the firm.

What are three things on your bucket list?

I want to pick:
– Visiting Paris
– South Africa
– And Skydive, if I dare!

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Paul Gomez

How long have you been with HHA?

5 years (2yrs as an intern and 3yrs full time)

What is your favorite past time?

My favorite past time is playing sports like soccer/crossfit/biking/running. I also like to travel and try different foods from other cultures.

What is your favorite HHA project?

My favorite HHA project has been Drybar. I have been able to grow a lot in some areas as a designer specially in the retail area. I am getting to work in another projects so there might be a new favorite.

What are 3 things on your bucket list?

I want to climb the Everest, sky dive and visit as many architectural landmarks as I can in the world.

If you won the lottery, what is the first thing you would do?

I first would be to help the poor in my country by generating work places. For example, a lot of people in Ecuador have construction knowledge and I always had the dream of building houses for poor people but having them working in the construction of their home. So is not only helping them by giving them money but giving them are reason to work for and a home.

Who is your favorite architect (or one of your favorite spaces by an architect)?

Alejandro Aravena. He is Chilean architect who has been designing housing projects in many countries, his idea is based on fast housing construction by building half of a house, these homes are given / sold to low income people. These houses have structures to develop the other half of the house at any moment the owners decide to expand their home.

What type of projects do you enjoy working on?

If it is work aside from the company, I like to build things, like furniture or painting. I truly enjoy creating small scale items that I can say I made them.

What would you be doing if you weren’t an architect?

A soccer player or a product designer / graphic designer / I also love drawing and painting.