Why did you want to be an architect/ when did you start wanting to be one?
Ever since Carolyn was a young child she was interested in drawing and design. In middle school she was set on becoming an architect, she took an aptitude test that told her one of her career path strengths was to become an architect. One of her childhood memories was sketching out a Swiss cheese house, she imagined the holes throughout would bring in a bunch of natural light. Her dad was in the military and that led to moving around into new homes which sparked an interest into floor plans. In high school she took both mechanical drawing and art classes.
Where is your logo from?
Carolyn Ubben Architect PLLC’s logo is an abstracted version of the house she lives in today. Her home has under gone construction to add more space by adding a second floor. The gable dormer (triangle) and a cute front porch help to add to the curb appeal. Her logo also got inspiration from a block toy she had when she was a child. Finally, her logo is mostly yellow because it is her favorite color.
What is your favorite type of project to design?
Carolyn’s favorite type of projects to design are large additions, she loves designing and helping her clients take their homes to the next level. She enjoys utilizing what they already have and elevating it. Additions help to bring homes up to today’s standards of living, from assisting in busy lifestyles to adding more privacy and space. She also loves transforming “the heart of the home”, the kitchen. She enjoys imagining people living and entertaining in their new spaces. Overall she believes that additions and upgrading homes lead to improvement in lifestyles.
If not an architect what would you be?
If Carolyn was not an architect she would either be a reporter or a teacher. She loves helping people and thinks it would be fun to dig up facts to satisfy her curious mind.
Who are your design/architecture inspirations?
She is inspired by Glenn Murcutt, an Australian architect, who specialized in vernacular architecture. He showed organized designs and took the environment into account. Carolyn is mostly inspired by his innovative ideas and use of organization.
What are your hobbies?
In her spare time Carolyn enjoys a variety of crafts, simple sewing projects, watercolor painting, solving a Samurai Sudoku, and playing Scrabble.