Paul Desmond
Mission based + Values focused. Follower of Christ, Husband, Father, Architect +Entrepreneur.
- Role
- Vision Design Director, Founder at Form Function Studio
- Location
- Cedar Rapids, IA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Paul Desmond
Paul is a values based, design oriented, and a purpose driven person. He believes that every project, no matter the budget, has an opportunity to positively impact the lives of everyone that is affected by that specific project. Paul is passionate about continually improving the Built Environment through the values of good Design and Construction, Community Outreach, and Educating the public on the importance of Design and Architecture. He believes every Designer or Architect has a responsibility to improve the community they live in through these values. To connect the public to the importance of Architecture and Design is becoming one step closer in raising the quality of life for a community, and not just a singular client. Paul is a licensed Architect, carries a Bachelor of Science in Architecture and M.Arch from Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana, and a LEED AP BD+C Professional.
Experience
Vision Design Director, Founder
Jan 2019 — Present · Cedar Rapids, IA, US
Form Function Studio was created out of longing for more. More design that improves the fabric of the cities we live in and for people that call them home. More time to develop relationships that were built on care, authenticity, and love so we connect to humans first, then our designs. More time to take chances on the “what if” opportunities rather than live with the “we wish we had” moments. More meaningful conversations in our cities about architecture, design, and the positive impact it should have. More opportunities to ask the tough questions, solve critical problems, and design beautiful solutions. More projects that confidently stood by our purpose and values. We continue to want these “mores” simply because we believe that our cities and the people in them deserve it. No matter the client, budget, or location, everyone deserves great design. Authentic Design. Design that elevates the human spirit to feelings of hope and joy so that the new perspective in our lives can start to progress our cities and communities.And we are called to make sure more of that happens. So here we come.Here’s to the future.To lean in more with our clients, friends, and the places we call home; So that we can continue to provide more where provisions may be scarce, progress more than what’s expected, and to serve more where others won’t.Because, everyone deserves great design.
Education
Ball State University
Master of Architecture - MArch, Architecture
2013 — 2015
Ball State University
Bachelor of Science, Architecture
2008 — 2012
COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
BS, ARCHITECTURE
2008 — 2012
Ball State University
Architecture, Architecture
2008 — 2012
Skills
- Rhino
- Sustainability
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Construction Documents
- Microsoft Office
- Public Relations
- Leed
- Architecture
- Autocad
- Design Research
- Indesign
- Revit
- Public Speaking
- Architectural Design
- Submittals
- Sustainable Design
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