Andrew Thompson
PROJECT DESIGNER
Assoc. AIA, LEED GA
Drew is an emerging designer who recently graduated from Kent State University CAED. During his three-year Master of Architecture program, Drew won numerous accolades including two AIA Cleveland Design awards and an honorable mention in the national ULI Hines Competition for leading a multidisciplinary design team. Design-focused, Drew’s work is characterized by elegant simplicity and a deep focus on the urban condition.
INTERVIEW
WHERE DID YOU GROW UP?
Everyone’s favorite mistake on the lake - Cleveland, Ohio
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE HOBBY OR PASTIME?
Ultimate Frisbee, I play for Pittsburgh’s pro team (left bench)
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE VACATION SPOT?
Of all the places I’ve traveled Mallorca, Spain captivated me like no other.
WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE BOOK?
One of my favorites is The Little Prince for how it captures the many paradoxes of adult life so poignantly.
IF YOU COULD WIN AN OLYMPIC MEDAL FOR ANY SPORT, REAL OR FAKE, WHAT WOULD IT BE?
Ultimate Frisbee (see above)
WHAT’S YOUR HIDDEN TALENT?
I’m moderately competent at photography and I can juggle (unrelated).
IF YOU HAD TO EAT ONE THING FOR EVERY MEAL GOING FORWARD, WHAT WOULD YOU EAT?
I would eat a Lebanese steak salad from Aladdin’s with feta, tomatoes, cucumber, olives, and a lemon olive oil dressing. Can’t be beat .
WHAT MOVIE OR TV SHOW TITLE BEST DESCRIBES YOUR WEEK?
SpongeBob: I’m SpongeBob and Patrick while Jeff is Squidward.
WHO IS YOUR ROLE MODEL?
Squidward
WHAT DOES ARCHITECTURAL EXCELLENCE MEAN TO YOU?
Great architecture challenges the way we perceive the world around us by pushing boundaries and redefining our understanding of space, form, and beauty. It prompts us to see the familiar in new and unexpected ways.
