Team

Carlos Rueda

Where were you born?

Brooklyn, New York

Where is your favorite travel destination?

Puebla, Mexico

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

I would still love to learn how to oil paint.

Describe Mancini’s company culture in one word?

Openness

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

New ways of integrating technology into our designs, whether it is new architectural products or ways of visually representing our design intents.

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

When I was elementary school, I knew that I wanted to be apart of architectural projects that helped shape New York City.

What is something you collect?

Guitars, I have a bunch of electric guitars and basses.

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

You can’t rush experience, it’s just something you have to be patient for.

What is your favorite hobby?

Running long distances.

Who inspires you the most in your field?

My former architectural professors and employers.

Do you have any hidden talents?

I can whistle like a bird.

Any other interesting fact about you?

I’ve run a lot races, mostly half marathons, I lost count on how many. I have also run 5 marathons, 2 in NYC and 3 in Houston.