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"I’ve never met a woman architect before..." podcast with Michele Grace Hottel, Architect
"I've never met a woman architect before..." The trials and tribulations of being a woman, a lover, a friend, a mother and last but not least, an architect...If you've never met a woman architect before... here SHE is!!! Join Michele Grace Hottel, owner of her namesake architecture and design firm, as she takes you on an exploration into the lives of today's Architects: their first recollections of experiencing architecture, their inspiration, their favorite buildings and what they would like to say about the future of the profession. #architecture #architect #womenarchitects #archimom
"I’ve never met a woman architect before..." podcast with Michele Grace Hottel, Architect
Episode 84: Interview w/ Stuart Narofsky, FAIA & Jennifer Rusch of Narofsky Architecture
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This episode with Stuart Narofsky, FAIA and Jennifer Rusch of Narofsky Architecture is part of a series on the Wildfire Rebuild in the Los Angeles and Altadena and Environs
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https://inmawomanarchitect.blogspot.com/2025/07/stuart-narofsky-and-jennifer-rusch.html
Stuart Narofsky, FAIA, is the principal of Narofsky Architecture, a multi-
discipline design firm. An AIA member since 1983, he was the recipient
of AIA Long Island’s Lifetime Achievement Award in 2013 and a special
recognition award in 2023. His projects are highly recognized through
AIA Long Island Archi awards and other prestigious national and
international design awards. The firm has been regularly featured in
national and international publications, movies, tv series and exhibitions.
.Dedicated to pro bono service, he was honored by the
Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center of Nassau County for his work in
designing a children’s memorial garden and for the production of an
accompanying short film. Stuart has served on the
Advisory board of CRAN (Custom Residential Architects Network) for 14
years and as the CRAN Chair in 2018. In 2016 Stuart was
inducted as a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects.
Jennifer Rusch, managing partner Narofsky Architecture
Ms. Rusch joined the firm in 2003. As managing partner, Jennifer’s focus is to create a creative studio environment while capitalizing on emerging talent. She leads the interior design team of the studio collaborating with Stuart and his architectural team in a seamless transition through the various stages of design.
Jennifer has worked in various fields in design such as medical, residential, hospitality, retail, and commercial. As well as working in Interior Design, she has experience in Architecture and construction including custom single–family residences, retail stores, and corporate office interiors. Having worked on projects both grand and quaint, Jennifer’s priority is to provide her client with the environment they envision. It is a process in which the client must always remain comfortable, whether the needs be extreme attention to design detain or fast track installation.
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