1. Coffee or tea?

Coffee, either espresso or flat white.

2. Novels or movies?

I used to go weekly to the cinema. During the pandemic I lost that habit and nowadays I find it difficult to engage with new movies. On the other hand, it is difficult to find a novel I enjoy, but once I find it, I read it pretty quickly.

3. Mountain or beach?

Beach definitely. Sandcastles, sea-sports, terraces…

4. Favorite building?

Barcelona Pavilion by Mies. I try to visit it every time I go to Barcelona.

5. Favorite city?

New York in my twenties, London in my thirties.

6. Which project are you most proud of (that you’re allowed to talk about)?

“1000 Trees” in Shanghai. It was my first project at Heatherwick, and I worked on it as part of the design team.

7. What is your most treasured possession?

My tech museum – consisting of relics like my first iPod, MacBook, and even a Sony Walkman from '99! Still works!

8. What’s your secret skill?

My encyclopedic knowledge of random trivia. You never know when it might come in handy.

9. How would your colleagues describe you?

Problem-solver, good listener, approachable.

10. Which word or phrase do you most overuse?

“Perfect”. I try to keep positive.

11. Where are you happiest?

At the beach, conspiring with my kids on the next sandcastle siege.

12. What helps you focus?

Football podcasts – like white noise but with added drama.

13. Which habit would you most like to develop?

Consistency in my hobbies. From guitar to cross-fit, running, piano, sailing… I'm a bit of a hobby butterfly.

14. Greatest achievement?

Conquering public speaking – quite a feat for this former introvert child.

15. What's missing from your LinkedIn profile?

More posts. I've been too low-key on the social media scene.

16. If you could choose one superpower, what would it be?

Time-travel, but I need a flux condenser for it. And a DeLorean. And plutonium.

17. If you could work remotely from anywhere in the world for a month, where would you choose?

Tulum. Great food, people, weather. It was my last trip before Covid happened, so I might have idealized it.

18. What is a mantra you try to live by?

Do or do not, there is no try.

19. Best piece of advice you’ve received?

Life's opportunities are like trains – make sure to catch at least one. It's not rocket science.

20. What's the best thing that could happen to you today?

A full night's sleep. Parenthood has made me appreciate the little things.

21. What’s your favorite app on your phone?

Twitter, though I'm more of a lurker than a tweeter, just read useless stuff.

22. What machine do you use for work?

A light laptop. Portability is key.

23. If you could change one thing about Revit, what would it be?

Just one thing? Make it cloud-based. Let's wave goodbye to syncing and opening mayhem.

24. Who are your favorite follows in the industry?

I’m keen on BIM/Design Tech/Digital Design leaders sharing practical, no-fluff insights.

25. Describe the AEC industry in one word.

Vintage.

26. Describe the future of construction in one word.

Industrialization.

27. What’s your favorite thing about working in BIM?

Being part of all projects that the studio designs, with the responsibility of continuous learning to implement at all levels.

28. What’s your least favorite buzzword in the AEC industry?

"Digital Transformation". It’s like the "new year, new me" of the industry.

29. What's your idea of a perfect workday?

Having a full packed day, plenty of meetings, workshops and solving issues, and finish on time with the sense that it was very productive.

30. Which historical figure would you bring back to life to have on your team at work? Why?

Vitruvius. The man knew how to build something to last. I'm sure he'd whip up some lasting solutions for today's architecture.

31. If you had to choose another profession, what would it be?

Car designer. What's not to love about blending style and function on wheels?

32. Which technology will have the biggest impact on construction in the years ahead?

We are just scratching the surface with AI. Whoever integrates it better with design tools will have a big advantage in the industry.

33. What’s the most important skill for working in BIM?

Understanding the ins and outs of building construction. Only then can you recognize the critical data.

34. If you could impose any rule or regulation for the construction industry, what would it be?

Adaptive reuse. Instead of knocking old structures down and starting afresh, we should retrofit and refurbish where we can. Reusing existing buildings can be more sustainable, conserve history, and add unique character. It's like giving buildings a second life, and who wouldn't want to be part of that magic?

35. What's your favorite thing about Kinship?

Its user-friendly interface – a breath of fresh air in the world of BIM apps.