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Mimi Liebenberg

Project Designer

In Loving Memory of Mimi Liebenberg

“Never be afraid to raise your voice for honesty and truth and compassion against injustice and lying and greed. If people all over the world would do this, it would change
the earther.”

- William Faulkner

It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we inform you of the passing of our colleague and friend, Mimi Liebenberg, on December 28th, 2023. Mimi had been a valued member of The Brooklyn Studio since 2020, and her loss leaves a void that words cannot adequately express. Mimi was not only an enormously talented architect and artist but also a cherished friend to many fellow architects and furry companions in our office. Her keen eye for detail and poetic approach to design were unmatched, reflecting the promise of a remarkable career that was just burgeoning. Her wit, infectious laughter, and warm, approachable demeanor brightened the days of everyone around her and left an indelible mark on all who had the privilege of knowing her.

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?

Swimming in the ocean.

What is your greatest fear?

Heartbreak.

What is your greatest extravagance?

Free time.

What talent would you most like to have?

I wish I was a good dancer.

What is your favorite color?

Black.

What is your favorite virtue?

Vulnerability.

Which living architect or designer do you most admire?

I don’t have a favorite architect. I have favorite buildings.

Which dead architect or designer do you most admire?

Same as above.

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

Imperfection.

What is your favorite type of project to work on?

My own.

Who is your favorite author?

Joan Didion.

Who is your hero of fiction?

Old Ben in The Bear by Faulkner.

Who is your favorite artist?

Anselm Kiefer.

Which historical figure do you most identify with?

Maybe Louise Bourgeois.

What is your most treasured possession?

My lucky Sabbath Bloody Sabbath t-shirt from the 70s.

Where would you like to live?

Europe.

What quality do you most admire in others?

Imperfection.

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

We Tell Ourselves Stories in Order to Live and something about survival on a desert island.