Nina Joe

Architect

As a kid, I would sit in the architecture section of Barnes & Noble and look at treehouse designs. I was drawn to the marrying of architecture and nature, to create a place that felt safe. ELS’ commitment to sustainability and equity combines my passion for impacting our environment and community.

education

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, B. Arch

started at els

2022

favorite architects

Peter Zumthor, Carlo Scarpa

favorite food

Cheese tortellini, or bolognese on pappardelle

best vacation

In 2014 I got to spend two weeks in France with my aunt, uncles and grand-mere. The first week we stayed at a chateau in a little town 4 hours southwest of Paris. I got to ride a bike through the vineyards wearing a beret with a baguette in my basket. The second week was spent in Paris, eating and drinking and seeing art. I feel so lucky I got to experience this with my grandmother before she passed a few years later.

favorite books

The Phantom Tollbooth, The Island of Sea Women, The Song of Achilles

favorite movie

CODA

favorite causes

The Innocence Project, Equal Justice Initiative

secret talent

I danced on an Oakland based hip hop team for 5 seasons

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