Jorey (Shosh) Friedman, Vice President and Principal of SB Architects, has over 25 years of experience providing architectural design expertise. Her speciality is large-scale projects that include hospitality, golf and resort residential communities and mixed-use developments. She has the ability to create and sustain a strong project vision from concept to construction, all while building and maintaining positive client relationships. Her leadership capabilities forge strong project teams that work together efficiently and effectively. Jorey leads the design and presentation of many of the firm?s most prominent projects in the United States and around the world. Her long-term commitments to the firm include playing an active role in business development and providing mentorship for junior architects within the firm. Today Jorey joins us for Friday Five!
1. Textures + Patterns in Nature

I love photographing nature. I like getting so close that you can?t really discern what you?re looking at, but instead focus on the patterns, colors and movement in a similar way that you would admire a beautifully composed, abstract piece of art.
Natural textures and patterns always seem perfect ? to the extent that I cannot think of a line, angle, shape or space I could alter to improve the composition. When designing I look to those natural curves and angles to draw inspiration.

2. Martial Arts ? Shotokan Karate

Although I?m not actively training, the Japanese Martial Art of Shotokan...