WHAT’S YOUR NAME?
Chris Aniftos
WHAT MOTIVATED YOU TO CHOOSE THE FIELD OF ARCHITECTURE?
I grew up around construction, my father is an engineer. From a young age I have always been fascinated with memories and experiences, and I think I always wanted to contribute to that within the physical world and the built environment.
WHAT TYPE OF WORK ARE YOU MOST INTERESTED IN?
Retail, Hospitality, Public Installations and experimental work such as art and production design.
WHAT HAVE BEEN YOUR BIGGEST CHALLENGES SINCE OBTAINING YOUR ARCHITECTURE DEGREE?
Learning and adapting to the less creative (although equally important) aspects of architecture.
WHAT DID YOU LIKE ABOUT ARCHITECTURE SCHOOL?
The collaborative environment, being able to work and think up ideas with my classmates. Also, the dynamic fostering of creativity and innovative design idea.
ANY CRITICISMS OF THE ARCHITECTURE EDUCATION EXPERIENCE?
I think it gives a little bit of a false idea of what working in the architectural field is actually like. Most students don’t end up working for the biggest firms in the world and designing the most cutting-edge buildings in the world right when they graduate.
WHAT ARE YOUR PROFESSIONAL GOALS?
To get my license and someday work on a public installation, whether that be an art piece of a park project. Also, as the child of Cypriot immigrants, to work on something beautiful in Cyprus or my home in NYC would be incredible.
WHO DO YOU CONSIDER TO BE SOME OF YOUR FAVORITE ARCHITECTS?
Daniel Libeskind, Lebbeus Woods, Friedensreich Hundertwasser, Santiago Calatrava.
Photo: Scott Webb
Photo: Nina Boshoven
DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE BUILDING OR CITY?
Being a native new yorker, I will have to say NYC!
WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO GET OUT OF YOUR AIA BROOKLYN CHAPTER MEMBERSHIP?
To meet emerging architects in Brooklyn, I love to connect and learn from my colleagues in the community.
