Austrian-born, founding principal architect of Studio Schicketanz, Mary Ann Schicketanz has been a practicing architect for more than 30 years. Her portfolio features the Western United States as well as Europe, with a practice of sustainable building and design. Mary Ann is known for designing classic simplicity with natural elegance, efficient floor plans, and easy flow. A leader in the integration of green design principles with strong thematic design concepts, her work is widely shared and she also speaks on the subject.
Mary Ann is a past president of AIA Monterey Bay and serves on the Board of the Philip Glass Center. When she’s not at work designing beautiful structures, she enjoys reading, art, nature, travel, and music.
Today, Mary Ann joins us for Friday Five! Mary Ann Schicketanz
Rowan Leaves by Andy Goldsworthy, 1987
1. Most Inspiring Artist: Andy Goldsworthy
Goldsworthy?s transitory creations, and how they connect to the coming and going of life in general, have always deeply touched me. There is no purpose to these pieces other than the temporary beauty to enrich and inspire and to pay attention to the moment.
Scenic view in the Sassi district of Matera located in the region of Basilicata in Southern Italy \ Photo: Adobe Stock Free license
2. Most Inspiring City: Matera, Italy
Unlike some contenders for the longest continuously occupied city in the world, when you come to Matera it is not about visiting ruins. Here you can witness how primitive people fo...