PHILIP QUANDT

Project Manager

The Inspiration

Work in the construction field as a boy made architecture a familiar subject.

The Education

Bachelor of Arts, Architecture, University of Arkansas; Bachelor of Architecture, University of Southern Louisiana (now known as University of Louisiana, Lafayette); Licensed as Architect in Louisiana since 1984

The Work

Assisted in project development of numerous building types, including educational, medical, housing, government, military, libraries, recreational, residential and historical. Significant Projects:
• Select Medical Projects in St Louis, Cincinnati, New Orleans
• UCA: College of Business, HPER Building, Therapy Center, Torreyson Library Addition, Adjacent AETN Facility
• Taylor Library, UA Monticello
• Fincher Hall, SAU Magnolia
• Mount Magazine lodge and cabins, visitor center
• Libraries in Benton, Malvern and Bryant
• Other: Acadiana National Bank, Lafayette, LA; St. Thomas More Catholic High School, Lafayette, LA

The Weekend

Backpacking the Ozark Highland Trail and canoeing on the Buffalo River. Croquet at family reunions, Spades, chess, entertaining friends and family, time spent with grandchildren and duck hunting in Bayou Meto.

FAVORITES
• Structure: Kimbell Art Museum, Falling Water, Thorncrown Chapel
• Book: “Catch 22”
• Movie: “Raising Arizona,” “To Kill A Mockingbird”
• Destination: home and Lafayette, Louisiana – “Heaven on Earth”
• Dish: it’s all good, love most of everything
• Drink: Tanqueray and Schweppes tonic with lime, or any single-malt whiskey; Cabernet Sauvignon
• Wisdom: “I’m going to live forever, or die in the attempt.” – from “Catch 22” and “Who really cares?” – from high school