Norman Butt, A.I.A.

Somewhere amongst memory, experience, and imagination exists the muse that shapes our perceptions and charts our course. Grasping the understanding that each decision has consequences, I know that the journey becomes increasingly less about hanging-on and more about taking the wheel.

Architecture presents the roadmap and TAG provides the vehicle. Oh, what a drive it is with the top down, ears flapping, and tongue hanging out.

Some days the road is smooth and fast with imagination and purpose fusing together. Other days, it’s about fixing the wiper blades, buckling the seat belt, and hoping I’ve got enough gas. Whatever the path, whether I’m driving, pushing, or sitting in the backseat, it’s experiencing the metamorphosis of time and place with family, friends, and colleagues that’s exhilarating.

 

Education:
     Master of Architecture
     Miami University of Ohio
     1988

     Associate Degree – Nuclear Medicine Technology
     University of Cincinnati
     1977

     Bachelor of Fine Arts
     Ohio Wesleyan University
     1975

Title:
Principal – Vice President, Secretary, LEED ® Accredited Professional

What I do at TAG:
Imagine what it could be like and then make it happen.

What I bring to TAG:
A sense of humor, but you can’t make me.

Personal vision:
To leave the rear view mirror behind.

If I were a…

building:
I’d be Hagia Sophia.

electronic device:
I’d be part of the Hubble Telescope.

cartoon character:
I’d be Elroy Jetson.

Favorite…

architect:
Tadao Ando

movie:
October Sky

book:
National Geographic Atlas

artist:
Paul Klee

musician(s):
Pat Methany, YoYo Ma

time of day:
Dusk

car:
VW Karman Ghia - 1978

superhero:
Atom Ant

quote:
“God gave us the ability to make decisions that have consequence.”

Life outside of work:
Is committed to catching up with the most important things.

I joined TAG:
To create opportunity.

Favorite aspect of TAG:
The freedom to succeed and learn from failures.

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