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"I’ve never met a woman architect before..." podcast with Michele Grace Hottel, Architect
"I've never met a woman architect before..." The trials and tribulations of being a woman, a lover, a friend, a mother and last but not least, an architect...If you've never met a woman architect before... here SHE is!!! Join Michele Grace Hottel, owner of her namesake architecture and design firm, as she takes you on an exploration into the lives of today's Architects: their first recollections of experiencing architecture, their inspiration, their favorite buildings and what they would like to say about the future of the profession. #architecture #architect #womenarchitects #archimom
"I’ve never met a woman architect before..." podcast with Michele Grace Hottel, Architect
Episode 81: Interview w/ Christian Nielsen-of Palacios of OPUS 2, LLC, "The Grouchy Architect"
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This special #FathersDay Episode is sponsored by Opus 2, MBE LLC
http://www.nielsen-palacios.com/architect
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Phone: 607-319-3150
Link to blog for text and images:
https://inmawomanarchitect.blogspot.com/2025/06/christian-nielsenpalacios-grouchy.html
Professional Background
Christian Nielsen-Palacios is a licensed architect with over 40 years of experience, primarily focused on quality assurance (QA), quality control (QC), and technical specification writing for architectural projects. He earned his architecture degree from Universidad Simón Bolívar in Venezuela and later completed a Master’s in the History of Architecture at Cornell University in Ithaca, NY .
After relocating to the U.S. in 1984, Christian worked in various architectural firms, contributing to numerous public school projects. In 1991, he became a registered architect in New York State .
Currently semi-retired, he operates Opus 2 MBE, LLC, offering consulting services that include:
- Peer reviews of construction documents
- Technical specification writing
- Mentorship for architects, especially those in small firms
- Translation and proofreading services in English and Spanish
Christian is active online under the moniker “The Grouchy Architect” (Google him!) where he shares insights on architectural practice, quality control, and professional development.
He also maintains a presence on LinkedIn, where he engages with the architectural community, and on Facebook, sharing both professional and personal content.
Christian was featured on the Immigrant Architects Coalition Podcast, discussing his journey from Venezuela to the U.S., his experiences in the architectural field, and his transition into consulting. The episode, titled “How I Became The Grouchy Architect”, provides valuable insights into his career and philosophy.
His Master's thesis at Cornell University focused on the evolution of architectural education, particularly Cornell University's shift from Beaux-Arts to Modernism between 1928 and 1950. This research underscores his deep interest in the historical context of architectural practices.
Link to MGHarchitect: MIchele Grace Hottel, Architect website for scheduling a consultation for an architecture and design project and guest and podcast sponsorship opportunities:
https://www.mgharchitect.com/
