James Maurer

James, a native of southern Nevada, is passionate about architecture for its emphasis on people and ‘spirit of place’. The two were inseparable from the beginning of his training . . . early on, a dear mentor of his once asked him: “your calling is to be an architect – but what is your why, your reason?” James’ response was, “to love and serve people”. By living a life of Faith, he has tried to live that motto ever since. Greatly influenced by his time abroad, especially in Torino, Lourdes, Orvieto, and Vienna, he believes that our exterior built environment can inspire and transform our interior life. Architecture is able to ask us the big questions about life . . . but our love and service to the people who dwell in our buildings endures far longer than the buildings themselves.

Favorite Project Ingredients: A mission to serve the greater good, whether in great or little ways

Something You Didn’t Know: My family’s parish church is St. Anthony of Padua – a beautiful project designed by LGA

Friends: Family, San Juan Quiotepec, Christmas With Phil Wickham, Gregorian Chants, Contemplating the Lilies, & Our Lady of Guadalupe

Foes: Ego, and Its Adverse Effects In Our Communities and Global Wellbeing