Adrian La Tona
- Tell me an interesting fact about yourself.
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- I’ve seen five volcanoes in person and one eruption! We were on the coast at the time as a storm blew in, all of a sudden, we heard a loud boom as red hot magma shot out the top of the volcano against the dark sky. It felt like we were in a movie.
- Why did you go into your profession?
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- I discovered architecture through books. I pulled a random book off a library shelf one day, and it turned out to be a copy of Charles Moore’s monograph. I became infatuated with the house he built for himself in California. The drawings, the renderings, the details! I did not know that a building could do those things. So, I kept the book and still have it to this day. I flip through it every now and again as a reminder.
- What is your greatest strength?
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- Curiosity.
- What is your greatest personal achievement (not related to work)
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- Even though I work on athletic projects, I’ve never been much of an athlete. I’m quite the opposite. The first time I ran ten miles, though, I felt like I truly accomplished something great. I’ve been running consistently ever since.
- What is your greatest professional achievement? (related to IDS)
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- Whatever project I’m working on next. Every project has its triumphs and struggles, it’s important to me to ensure that I grow with each one. That being said, having worked on the largest college indoor practice facility in the country at UND isn’t half bad either.
- What do you enjoy doing outside of work?
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- I enjoy anything and everything having to do with a guitar. Whether it is playing, building, or listening, count me in!
- What motivates you?
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- Travel has always been a big part of my life. I find exploring new places and collecting experiences both motivating and cathartic.
- What is your #1 professional goal?
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- I want to design good buildings, ones that deeply impact people. The type of building that sticks in someone’s mind and inspires them in their own life.