KIMBERLY M MOBLEY
Brownstone
SAY IT LOUD - North Carolina Exhibitor
North Carolina Based Designer
Who or what inspires you professionally?
My first employers; Harvey Gantt, FAIA and the Late Jeff Huberman, FAIA. They were exceptional in the profession, committed & influential in their civic roles. I am appreciative of their authentic leadership. I am inspired to pay it forward.
KIMBERLY M MOBLEY
Bio:
The great architect, Kimberly M. Mobley: +25 yrs. experience has led to my passion for educational facilities and an authentic love for design and architecture. It has created a platform for consulting, mentoring, and advocating for the next-gen. Education: Clemson Univ. BS in Design; UNCC Charlotte BArch; Licensed in NC; Mecklenburg Times Charlotte’s 50 Most Influential Women 2020 recipient; Co-chair of Student Outreach Committee in CREW Charlotte; Guest speaker/panelist at events to engage the next generation.
How did you first learn about architecture and when did you decide that built environment profession was an area of interest for you?
My first exposure to the architecture profession was when my Dad brought home the “blue Print” plans for our family home. I studied them and watched the house through construction. It was my first experience with “value engineering”.
What do you do?
I am a PA/PM at a design firm currently working in all capacities required to produce and manage a project. I supplement my efforts by seeking opportunities to engage the next gen. by sharing my story & the diverse opportunities in architecture.
What excites you in the work you do?
The process of problem solving in architecture continues to excite me. Everything from the details of a wall section to master planning a college campus. The influence of the physical environment on the experience of space is forever fascinating.
Who or what inspires you professionally?
My first employers; Harvey Gantt, FAIA and the Late Jeff Huberman, FAIA. They were exceptional in the profession, committed & influential in their civic roles. I am appreciative of their authentic leadership. I am inspired to pay it forward.
What is your proudest professional accomplishment or achievement?
My journey to pursue authentic leadership led me to be selected as one of Meck Times 50 Most Influential Women in Charlotte. I am humbled to know that I have been able to use this architecture platform to uplift the arenas I encounter.
Featured Project Name:
Sanders Clyde K-8 School
Featured Project Location:
Charleston, South Carolina
Featured Project Completion Date:
2010
Role in Featured Project:
Project Architect
Featured Project Description:
Sanders-Clyde K-8 school in Charleston, SC is designed on a restricted 2.6 acre urban site, surrounded by public housing. The entrances into the school are accessible from neighborhood side streets, allow¬ing connectivity to the surrounding community. The entrance is adorned with the art of native son, Jonathan Greene. The school is an arts-infused magnet, designed to educate students in the performing & visual arts. Local outreach was at the core of the school’s service to the neighborhood.
