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Member Profile

Jason Streb

by Caitlin Meives

We recently sat down with Jason Streb, architect
at Clark Patterson Lee and current president of
the Rochester chapter of the American Institute
of Architects (AIA Rochester). Jason is leading
the charge on celebrating AIA Rochester’s 100th
anniversary and also serves on The Landmark
Society’s Properties Committee.

: Did you always know you wanted to Recently I’ve been handling a lot of the annual Design Awards ceremony to be a
Qbe an architect? early design concept work which involves Gala celebration with around 300 people
3D renderings and client presentations. anticipated to attend..
I always knew I wanted to be in a
creative field. When I look back now : What is one of your favorite projects Q : Tell us a little about personal life.
at my childhood I can easily see that Qyou’ve worked on?
architecture was going to be a part of my I have a 1 ½ year old son, Shea, who
future. I loved Legos and drawing and The Riedman Health Center (former keeps my wife (Sam) and me very busy!
creating things. I know that a lot kids Tops Supermarket on Goodman/Ridge.) We enjoy being with family and friends
are like that but for me it was something I worked on the exterior design. We had and trying new local restaurants and
I could get completely lost in. I had to to come up with interesting solutions to breweries. Because life as an architect
design a house for an 8th grade project use on an existing building and a new can be hectic, running and fitness are
and that’s when I knew that I was addition. Repurposing a former building important (and necessary!) hobbies of
drawn to architecture. Once I got into and breathing new life into it (and the mine. I enjoy reading and sketching when
architecture school I knew that was the community) was extremely rewarding. I can find the time.
perfect fit for me. I drive by it almost daily to take my son : Why is historic preservation
to daycare and I always feel proud of our Qimportant to you?.
: What is your favorite architectural CPL team.
Qstyle? Because in a way it does tell a story
: Tell us a little about your work with of who we are as a community and
Although I’m drawn to modern QAIA Rochester and its centennial society. How we handle preservation
architecture (and would describe my anniversary. speaks volumes of how we view our
own personal design style as modern) communities. I think the act of re-use is
I appreciate all styles. Good design, no One of my main goals as president this equally as important as how we handle
matter the style, can be appreciated. I year is to increase our exposure in the new architecture in the context of historic
studied in Florence, Italy and so I have community and publicize the important cities and structures. I think preservation
a fondness for Renaissance architecture. role architects play in our region’s future. is especially important because it goes
I also love mid-century residential We are doing three large public events this beyond buildings and structures and
architecture. year. There will be a public art installation really requires nuanced approaches to
in Midtown Commons that will run culture and heritage. The best architecture
: How long have you been at Clark from June 1st to September 1st. A design in my opinion touches on all those things.
QPatterson Lee and what does a typical competition for architects led to seven
day look like for you? amazing winning pieces, interpreting the
essence of architecture: shelter. We will
I’ve been at CPL for just under 10 years. also be doing an Architecture Fashion
The best part of my job is that there is no Show at Fashion Week Rochester in Who do you think should be featured
typical day! I work on a variety of projects October. Our show will feature 12 pieces on this page? Please contact Cindy
at the firm that range from Healthcare to designed by architects and interior Boyer at cboyer@landmarksociety.org
Education to Civic & Cultural projects. designers, based on iconic Rochester with suggestions for future Landmark
I also specialize in the exterior design. buildings. We are also expanding our member profiles

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