Christopher Forchione
PROJECT ARCHITECT
AIA | NCARB | LEED GA | BPE
Chris grew up in North Canton, Ohio. From a young age he has been captivated by the tectonics of how things are assembled. After trying woodshop and architecture courses at Hoover High, he completed his Bachelor and Master degrees of Architecture at Kent State University. Upon graduation, Chris joined the AIA and became a licensed architect in January 2020. Bringing with him 8+ years of experience primarily in the multi-family residential markets, he has a passion for resolving nuanced project details. In 2025 he became a certified building plans examiner to better support the firm with a deeper understanding of the intent behind the rules and regulations governing the safety of the built environment. From envelope detailing to complex code compliance challenges, he is always eager to dig in and learn something new.
INTERVIEW
WHAT IS YOUT FAVORITE HOBBY OR PAST TIME?
I enjoy cooking; so, it is always fun to host friends for a big game and put together the menu to ensure no one leaves hungry.
WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE BOOK?
This would be a tossup between Stephen Hawkings A Brief History of Time or The Grand Design.
IF YOU WERE AN ANIMAL, WHAT WOULD YOU BE AND WHY?
I would be a giraffe because they seem so graceful and elegant.
WHERE DO YOU MOST HOPE TO VISIT?
There are so many places on this list, but one with emphasis would be the Islands of Hawaii.
WHAT SUPER POWER WOULD YOU HAVE?
I would love the ability to manipulate the feeling of time, so that good times could be slowed down and savored and bad times could be sped up and vanished.
WHEN YOU'RE NOT WORKING, HOW DO YOU LIKE TO SPEND YOUR TIME?
Outside on the patio with a cold beverage listening to a non-fiction podcast or audiobook where I can learn something new.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE VACATION SPOT?
I enjoy exploring new places, and have many more to try, so my favorite vacation place is rather fluid. I would almost always rather try a new spot than return to one, so perhaps my favorite vacation spot is always the next one.
WHO IS YOUR ROLE MODEL?
My mother. Watching her work as hard as she could to provide the greatest possible opportunities for my life will always inspire me to do the best that I can.
IF YOU HAD TO EAT ONE THING FOR EVERY MEAL GOING FORWARD, WHAT WOULD YOU EAT?
Thick cut, dry-aged ribeye steak, cooked to 130 degrees.
WHAT DOES ARCHITECTURAL EXCELLENCE MEAN TO YOU?
An internal design that is easily digestible and clearly articulated throughout every detail across a project.
