This is the second of a series on local Architects and Urbanists for the San Diego Design Week theme of:INSPIRATIONThe interview was done we sat in the upper floors by the rare books collection of the San Diego Central Library designed by one of Kevin deFreitas' mentors: Rob Wellington Quigley, FAIA. Kevin deFreitas, FAIA Founding Principal Kevin deFreitasArchitectsAs the principal of Kevin deFreitas Architects, Kevin has had thegood fortune of many exceptional collaborations resulting in adiverse portfolio of recognized projects, a public restroom on thesand in Ocean Beach, a rammed earth chapel on the RinconIndian Reservation, urban infill rowhomes made of tilt-up concrete,wonderfully personal single family residences, and numerouscommissions on the UC San Diego campus including the iconicGeisel Library.Kevin’s innovative and thoughtful design work have been widelypublished and recognized for being rooted in a meaningfulconnection to place, the optimal selection of materials, common-sense sustainability, and a strong visual presence. Kevin washonored with the national Young Architect Award by the AmericanInstitute and later inducted as a Fellow.Kevin greatly enjoys live music, a meal with just about anybody,laughing out loud, and sharing stories; true or otherwise.Link to the firm's website: https://www.defreitasarchitects.com/Link to the blog:Edited by Evan Troxel, Architect and Founder of the tect app