Episode 84: Interview w/ Stuart Narofsky, FAIA & Jennifer Rusch of Narofsky Architecture

Hi, It's Michele! Send me a text with who you want as a guest!This episode is brought to you by Fleetwood Windows & Doors—the premier Southern California–based manufacturer of luxury aluminum windows and doors. Known for exceptional quality, energy efficiency, coastal performance, fire resiliency, and sustainable design, Fleetwood is proud to support communities in need through their Fire Rebuild Program, now available to those affected by the Pacific Palisades fire. Contact:Fleetwood Windows & Doors1-800-736-7363 [email protected]:eggersman  Kitchen & Home Livingwhy settle for ordinarywhen you can experience excellenceeggersmann since 1908Contact:eggersmann [email protected] episode with Stuart Narofsky, FAIA and Jennifer Rusch of Narofsky Architecture is part of a series on the Wildfire Rebuild in the Los Angeles and Altadena and Environs Link to the Blog for more Images and Resources:  https://inmawomanarchitect.blogspot.com/2025/07/stuart-narofsky-and-jennifer-rusch.htmlhttps://www.narofsky.com/Stuart Narofsky, FAIA, is the principal of Narofsky Architecture, a multi-discipline design firm. An AIA member since 1983, he was the recipientof AIA Long Island’s Lifetime Achievement Award in 2013 and a specialrecognition award in 2023. His projects are highly recognized throughAIA Long Island Archi awards and other prestigious national andinternational design awards. The firm has been regularly featured innational and international publications, movies, tv series and exhibitions..Dedicated to pro bono service, he was honored by theHolocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center of Nassau County for his work indesigning a children’s memorial garden and for the production of anaccompanying short film. Stuart has served  on theAdvisory board of CRAN (Custom Residential Architects Network) for 14years and as the CRAN Chair in 2018.  In 2016 Stuart wasinducted as a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects.Jennifer Rusch, managing partner Narofsky ArchitectureMs. Rusch joined the firm in 2003. As managing partner, Jennifer’s focus is to create a creative studio environment while capitalizing on emerging talent. She leads the interior design team of the studio collaborating with Stuart and his architectural team in a seamless transition through the various stages of design.Jennifer has worked in various fields in design such as medical, residential, hospitality, retail, and commercial. As well as working in Interior Design, she has experience in Architecture and construction including custom single–family residences, retail stores, and corporate office interiors. Having worked on projects both grand and quaint, Jennifer’s priority is to provide her client with the environment they envision. It is a process in which the client must always remain comfortable, whether the needs be extreme attention to design detain or fast track installation.Link to MGHarchitect: MIchele Grace Hottel, Architect website for scheduling a consultation for an architecture and design project and guest and podcast sponsorship opportunities:https://www.mgharchitect.com/