Joshua Andrade

Project Designer

Joshua joined The Brooklyn Studio in the summer of 2023. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree from The Spitzer School of Architecture at the City College of New York in 2023. In the summer of 2018, he received an Associate Degree in Engineering Science from the Borough of Manhattan Community College in New York. He started as a modelmaking intern at The Brooklyn Studio in 2021 during his fourth year of college. During this time, he developed models for several Residential projects.

Joshua was born New York City. He moved to Cuenca, Ecuador when he was 8 years old following his parents’ retirement. His passion for architecture grew from Ecuador’s diverse World Heritage Sites. In his free time, Joshua enjoys playing the guitar, spending time with his dog Bailey, and architectural photography.

The Proust Questionnaire

Taking inspiration from a popular nineteenth-century parlor game, we sat down with each member of our team and asked them a few questions about their inspirations and aspirations.

What is your idea of perfect happiness?

Quality time with family or friends.

What is your greatest fear?

Heights.

What is your greatest extravagance?

My home desk setup.

What talent would you most like to have?

To be a great singer and guitarist.

What is your favorite color?

Olive green.

What is your favorite virtue?

Honesty.

Which living architect or designer do you most admire?

Kazuyo Sejima.

Which dead architect or designer do you most admire?

Antoni Gaudi.

What is the trait that you most appreciate in a building?

Natural light.

What is your favorite type of project to work on?

Residential.

Who is your favorite author?

George R.R. Martin.

Who is your hero of fiction?

Iron Man.

Who is your favorite artist?

Eric Clapton.

What is your most treasured possession?

My dog Bailey.

Where would you like to live?

Anywhere that’s not too hot or humid.

What quality do you most admire in others?

Patience.

Stranded on a desert island, you have two books in your possession. What are they?

Cast Away and What Dreams May Come