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Current Projects:
Devil's Thumb Ranch, Tabernash, CO; Ray & Joan Kroc Salvation Army Corps Community Centers - Staten Island, NY and Quincy, IL.

How We Describe Him:
A personable, smart and talented designer, Peter brings a perfectionist's eye and a refined elegance to all his work.   As a Project Manager he has the day-to-day responsibilities for his projects from programming through contract administration, assisting the client and project team with the design and budget, supervising the creation of construction documents, coordinating with consultants, interacting with the contractor during construction, and chasing down the myriad details that always accompany complex projects.

How He Describes Himself:
Best Place to Play:
Any lacrosse field or third base at Shea Stadium

Best Place to Work:
In front of a computer with enough memory

Best Place to Live:
Denver, CO or Ridgefield, CT

Best Place to Visit:
Sag Harbor, NY or NYC

Best Place to Learn:
The Lawn, Charlottesville, VA

Best Place to Eat:
Nono's Cafe or Sushi Den

Favorite Comfort Food:
Spider roll and cold sake...ahhhh!

Favorite Current Book:
"How Do Dinosaurs Say Good Night" (If you have kids you probably already know...)

Favorite Film:
Soap Scum

What I do in my Spare Time?:
Answer questionnaires

Who Would Play my in a Film:
Jimmy Stewart (but would he want to?)

What I do to Relieve Stress:
Try not to think about it

Favorite Music:
Chris Smither, try him you'll like it...or anything Springsteen

My Ultimate Dream Vacation:
14 days in...well, 14 days anywhere!

What I'd do if I Won the Lottery:
Try not to leave a bag of money in a cab like that guy from West Virginia

Best Adventure:
Bill and Ted's

Favorite Sports Team:
New York Giants Football

Favorite Architect:
DCA Architects - Ridgefield, CT

Education:
University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Fine Arts; Philadelphia;
Masters of Architecture 1995
University of Virginia School of Architecture; Charlottesville;
Bachelor of Architecture 1991

Community & Professional Activities:
Member, Council of Educational Facility Planners, Colorado
American Institute of Architects, Associate Member of the Denver Chapter
American Institute of Architects, Associate Member of the Connecticut
Youth Lacrosse Coach; Madison, Connecticut; Ridgefield , CT 1997 - 1998