About Sole Mendez
Sole Mendez is a Registered Architect, licensed in the state of New York, and the founder of Bellwether Architects PLLC.
Sole has a professional degree in Architecture and a minor in Furniture Design and Fabrication from the University of Notre Dame, as well as a Master’s Degree in City Planning from MIT, where she graduated with honors. Sole has over 14 years of professional experience working for one of the most renowned high-end Architecture firms in the country, Ferguson Shamamian Architects, where she rose to the rank of Senior Associate. She continues to challenge herself by founding Bellwether Architects PLLC and aspires to bring the same level of care for design and detail, with a new and fresh perspective for her clients at Bellwether.
About Bellwether
belˌweT͟Hər
Traditionally, a ‘wether’ or sheep that leads the flock, bearing a bell the shepherd gave it.
In Modern day, one that takes the lead or initiative : LEADER
also : One that assumes the leadership or FOREFRONT of a profession or industry.
also : an indicator of trends : TRENDSETTER
What is in a name?
Bellwether is a traditional word that has been adapted over time while retaining the core of its meaning. It brings with it a part of the past but challenges us to make it new again and again. In a way, this is the perspective I take on Architecture and Design - always starting within the context of historical examples, while pushing the design forward to meet today’s modern needs in a fresh and exciting way.
Architecture is collaborative by nature - with Clients, Consultants, and Contractors each having valuable input into the final product. A key part of our work as Architects is to facilitate the coordination of multiple trades and tradesmen and women to achieve the client’s dream design. In this way, we become the leaders of the project and hold close relationships both with the Client, and with the Consultants, Contractors, and sub-Contractors that make our designs come to life. I take pride in this collaboration, leadership position, and in the relationships I build. It is my experience, in over 14 years working as an Architect in New York City (and across the country), that great relationships make for the best projects and the happiest clients. Building strong relationships is a core value of my company Bellwether Architects PLLC.
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