2024 Ones to Watch - Rising Stars: Caulen Finch, Maugel DeStefano Architects

“Caulen is a talented architect with 10+ years of experience in residential design. He manages many of our most complex residential projects, delivering each one with a unique design that far exceeds our clients’ expectations. His diverse skills, attention to detail, and dedication to excellence make him a Rising Star.” - Mark Pelletier AIA, Principal at Maugel DeStefano Architects

How do you balance your rising career with your personal life? Balancing a career with my personal life, especially with two young kids, is challenging! It requires flexibility, prioritization, and lots of energy. Setting a good example for my kids pushes me to work harder to constantly learn and grow as an architect. It’s about dreaming big to create something that’s unique and memorable that will make them proud of the work I do. Finding balance is a constant work in progress, but well worth it.

Outside of your career, where else do you seek continuous learning and personal growth? My thirst for continuous learning and growth takes me on incredible adventures. I push my boundaries physically and mentally by embracing challenges like heliskiing with professional snowboarders or participating in grueling endurance events with special operations soldiers. These endeavors have taught me a valuable lesson: there’s no single path to success. Some challenges demand relentless effort, while others require creative solutions and fearless thinking. This adaptability has benefited me throughout my life.