John Vogt

Project Architect

Where were you born?

New Jersey

Where is your favorite travel destination?

Paris

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

I’d love to learn more about mass timber construction and I’d love the opportunity to work on a mass timber project.

Describe Mancini’s company culture in one word?

Innovative

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

I hope to see more equitable access to high-level design in our public and private spaces.

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

When we no longer need to *actively* specify green or sustainable materials. I.e., when all materials are healthy with no concerns about their chemical makeup.

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

I don’t have an exact moment, but I have a very strong memory of being in 3rd grade and reading a story in class about Michael Graves’s Portland Building and something must have clicked.

What’s something you love to collect?

I wouldn’t use the word collect, but I have been asked to put a pause on buying more architecture books.

What is the best advice you’ve ever received?

From my Dad, when I was leaving for college – “be a decent person.” The language was more colorful, but that was the gist, and I’d like to think it’s served me well.

What is your favorite hobby?

Whenever I travel, I make a point to go running; it’s an amazing way to experience a city.

Who inspires you the most in your field?

I believe that building anything, even seemingly simple things, particularly in New York City, is such an unbelievable challenge that anyone who can consistently deliver thoughtful, beautiful, and considered spaces in a professional manner is an inspiration.

Do you have any hidden talents?

I’m not sure if it’s a talent, but I enjoy making toys for my 3-year-old daughter. We just finished a paper rocket ship and a wooden hippopotamus.

Any other interesting fact about you?

I love movies, and I really love the production around them, including concept art, production design, and special effects. There was time when I wanted to do special effects as a career.