Drew Lang

Drew Lang is an architect and founding principal of Lang Studio, a New York–based practice known for work that bridges city and landscape with quiet strength. Raised in New Orleans, he developed an early connection to both nature and the built environment—an influence that continues to shape his design approach. A graduate of Yale’s School of Architecture, Drew brings a thoughtful, collaborative spirit to every project. He is also the founder of Brick & Wonder, a creative community fostering meaningful connection across architecture, design, and real estate.

What is your current state of mind?

Abundance

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What’s your favorite place to people-watch?

NYC Subway

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Where’s the last place you traveled, and where are you traveling next?

Last: San Francisco - Next: Copenhagen

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Where on earth has most surprised you?

Rio

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Where could you return to again and again?

The Mountains

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When and where were you the happiest?

Summer camp in Maine

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What’s your favorite place to take a friend visiting from out of town?

Central Park

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Where is your favorite place to work?

Our construction sites in natural settings

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What do you consider the lowest depth of misery when you go out for dinner or drinks?

Loud club music and screaming to converse

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What taste or flavor do you most crave?

Coffee

What current trend drives you mad?

Vessel sinks on countertops

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What is your greatest extravagance?

Art purchases

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What would you be doing if you weren’t doing your current job?

Real estate development

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Where would you most like to live?

London

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What quality do you like most and least in a travel partner?

Most: Interest in food and design - Least: Someone who doesn't like to walk

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What commonly praised quality do you believe is overhyped or overvalued?

The value of failure

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What is your most treasured possession?

My Etro corduroy blazer

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What do you regret spending money on?

A bad broadway show

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What do you most deplore and most love about where you live?

Deplore: wretched odors in the streets and subway - Love: the people and energy

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What is your personal motto/tagline?

Collaboration