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West Side Dining at Stony Brook University, by KSQ Design.
Cross-pollination CEO of national architecture firm KSQ Design says that when it comes to clients, leaving a friend behind is a good thing.
By LIISA ANDREASSEN Correspondent
The Zweig Letter: Tell me a little about your ca- reer path that led to your role as CEO of KSQ. Armand Quadrini: There were three profession- al stops along my path to KSQ. They were working with my dad (a builder-developer), working with Einhorn Yaffee & Prescott , and Perkins East- man . All three offered great mentorship, reward- ed “thinking like an owner,” and presented the fer- tile ground for growth and advancement. It was in- credible to be at both EYP and PE while these firms grew from a single office to international enterpris- es – and to have played a small role in each endeav- or. My role as one of the three senior partners in the firm began in October 2004 when I joined KSQ. TZL: How have you seen KSQ evolve since you have been there?
A rmand Quadrini, CEO and managing principal at KSQ Design (Best Firm #7 Architecture for 2015), comes from a family of builders and archi- tects, and has a rooted passion for designing prac- tical and inspiring living spaces. As the leader of a 130-person planning, architecture, and interior de- sign firm, Quadrini is known around the office for being a hands-on guy who’s happiest when sketch- ing, analyzing, and communicating exciting de- signs to his clients. The firm has a rich portfolio in higher education, K-12, multifamily, and healthcare. A signature piece, the Greek Village on the campus of Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, is now under construction. A CONVERSATION WITH QUADRINI.
Armand Quadrini, CEO and Managing Principal, KSQ Design
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THE ZWEIG LETTER June 27, 2016, ISSUE 1158
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