Benjamin Ayers

Co-Director of Phoenix Office

Where were you born?

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Where is your favorite travel destination?

Anywhere new!

What’s something you’d still love to learn?

I love learning in general, but I am passionate about history, anything design related and I enjoy studying languages

Describe Mancini’s company culture in one word?

Entrepreneurial

What do you hope to see in the future in the world of architecture and design?

A more integrated model where architects are able to expand their services to take on more complex problems in a variety of ways.

When did you know you wanted to be an architect/designer?

Well, I always loved the idea but I took a detour for a while

What is something you collect?

Books

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received?

Listen more than you speak, you are your own best advocate, and sincerity/authenticity are paramount

What is your favorite hobby?

Anything outdoors (hiking, camping, shooting)

Who inspires you the most in your field?

Marlon Blackwell.. taking the simple and seemingly ordinary and making it extraordinary

Do you have any hidden talents?

Not really.. my thumbs are double-jointed so they look like they are not attached sometimes?

Any other interesting fact about you?

I was an EMT and used to speak Russian really well (not so much anymore)