Paul Petrunia of Archinect
Paul Petrunia founded the website Archinect in 1997, using news, forums, and original features to connect the architecture world online. With 30,000 registered members and 1.4 million unique visitors per month, Archinect has become a required stop for anyone interested in architecture today.
What’s your ideal working environment?
A clean, organized studio with immediate access to my library off books and reference material.
What’s your proudest moment with the site?
t’s been very rewarding to see our members form groups such as the Modern Architecture Protection Agency, which was instrumental in saving Marcel Breuer's Grosse Pointe Central Library from demolition. Connecting the architecture community is what I find most rewarding; it's what Architect's core mission is all about.
What inspired you to get involved with architecture and web design?
My interest in architecture came very early—perhaps when I was studying ballet at the University of Lethbridge by Arthur Erickson, an amazing example of Canadian modernism. My obsession with the web came immediately upon discovering its potential to connect the world, more than its ability to be a canvas for my own artistic expression.
What city now interests you the most?
New York City. I’m here right now, living and working (temporarily) for the first time instead of being here as a tourist. Without a doubt, it’s the most culturally rich city I’ve experienced!
Has raising a child changed how you view architecture?
It has changed my experiences with architecture, but it hasn’t changed my attitude. It is fascinating to watch my daughter, Ella, discover the built environment from her own perspective, both of scale and life experience.
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