Meet Our Architect at Mosby Building Arts – St. Louis, MO
ARTHUR MERDINIAN
Architect & Home Consultant
WHAT IS YOUR BACKGROUND?
I received my Master of Architecture from Washington University and have put it to use in thedesign build sector.
ARE THERE ANY CAUSES YOU ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT?
During my tenure as Olivette City Council Member and Mayor of Olivette, I really enjoyed working tomake my town a better place.
WHAT INSPIRES OR MOTIVATES YOU IN LIFE?
My kids.
WHAT WOULD BE YOUR PERSONAL MOTTO IF YOU HAD ONE?
“I’m so optimistic I’d go after Moby Dick in a rowboat and take the tartar sauce with me.”
TELL US ABOUT A PROJECT OR ACCOMPLISHMENT THAT YOU CONSIDER TO BE THE MOST SIGNIFICANT IN YOUR CAREER.
Being the architect for the Extreme Makeover project in St. Louis.
WHAT’S THE COOLEST ROOM / FEATURE / DESIGN THAT YOU’VE EVER CREATED?
Turning the historic old buildings downtown into really cool lofts.
WHAT PROBLEMS DO YOU CONSISTENTLY SOLVE FOR YOUR CLIENTS?
Getting them what they want within their budget.
WHY DO YOU LIKE WORKING AT MOSBY?
The team spirit and working in architecture and construction.
WHAT’S YOUR SECRET TALENT THAT NO ONE KNOWS ABOUT?
Racing sailboats.
WHAT ARE YOU HAPPIEST DOING WHEN YOU’RE NOT WORKING?
Being on the water.
