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martha
waligora
1. Why did you
choose architecture as a vocation?
I really enjoyed technical drawing class in high school and was
always fascinated by art. Interior design seemed to combine both.
2. Where
did you go to architecture school?
New York School of Interior Design (NYC)
3. Where
did you start your career?
I worked part-time at Wayne Marcus Design during my third and fourth
year of design school. After graduating, I joined The Phillips Janson
Group Architects and then The Switzer Group (all in Manhattan).
4. Why
did you choose to come to Harrisonburg?
My husband was recruited by the local nephrology practice.
5. Is
architecture important and if so why?
Both, architecture and interior design are important. The
physical design of the settings where we live, study or work, shapes our
experiences, relationships, moods…Design reflects ourselves in a
sense.
6. What
characteristics define your career? A type of project?, A way of
working?, A type of client?
All of the above. In dealing with corporate clients, we tend to have
more freedom to design, while in residential projects, the style of the
design is usually set by the client.
7. What
do you do when you’re not working?
I drive my children to after school activities (piano, x-country,
karate), walk my dog and read every chance I get (I’ve been in the
same book club for 8 years). I love spending time with my family
(tennis, hiking, card games, foosball).
8. What
would you be doing if you weren’t an Architect?
I would probably be a dog trainer or a photographer
9. Share
a little about your spouse and/ or kids and/ or pets
My husband, Andrew, is a nephrologist with Harrisonburg Medical
Associates. We’ve been married 14 years and have two children: Ryan
and Michelle. We also have a golden retriever, Sunny, and two
parakeets.
10. What
community groups are you part of?
Rockingham County Medical Alliance and THMS PTA board member.
11. What’s
the last thing you would give up for Lent?
Sleeping (I usually give up chocolate).
12. What
aspect of architectural practice most makes you want to throw in the
towel and do something else? Nothing really- I enjoy this field
because of the variety. You are challenged to learn something new with
each project.
13. What
do we need to know about you that makes you uniquely you?
Sense of humor and extreme patience
randy
seitz
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kevin
bowman
| david
mullen
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| missy brubaker
| lois
kreider
| martha
waligora
welby
lehman
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