Maitlyn Fitz

Westward Ho!!!

Say, “Hello!” to Maitlyn, a born and raised “East Coast gal” who’s honing her Architectural skills out West at Hofmann Architecture.

We believe in mentoring young people and supporting them in their search for a career. Which is exactly why we are huge fans of internships. Typically, we have 4-6 interns exploring their interests to “learn by doing.” We offer internships in Architectural design and several construction trades for students of all ages — from high school, to recent college, to post grad.

Maitlyn’s a fantastic intern who’s up for anything. She’s taken leadership of our new fence logo and organizing the Hofmann Architecture artwork for the I Madonnari chalk art festival held Memorial Weekend at the Santa Barbara Mission.

What’s her favorite part of her internship? “Hanging out with the office dog, Lilly!”

Hofmann Architecture: Please tell us a little about yourself?

Maitlyn: I am from Beaver, Pennsylvania, which is a small town north of Pittsburgh. Back home, I live with my parents and our two cats. I graduated in December of 2014 with a Bachelor of Arts in Architectural Studies from Kent State University and I am currently living in Santa Barbara.

Hofmann Architecture: How did you find Hofmann Architecture?

Maitlyn: Luckily! Santa Barbara is one of my favorite places, so I decided to come here for a change of scenery and a new beginning. I searched for architecture firms, landscape architecture firms and other design firms in the city and applied to a large group of them. Hofmann Architecture caught my eye since it was a little different than most firms, with its specialization of Airstream restoration and renovation. I liked that and thought I would give it a shot. You never know, right?

Hofmann Architecture: What do you do for Hofmann Architecture?

Maitlyn: Currently, I work as an intern, specializing in Architectural design. I help out around the office and the shop yard with any work the employees need help… I’m learning a bunch of cool stuff.

Hofmann Architecture: What’s it been like working for Hofmann Architecture?

Maitlyn: Amazing! I really like it here. Everyone has been so welcoming and I feel like part of the family. Also, I have been learning a lot both in the office and in the shop yard. I try to see and learn as much as I can every day.

Hofmann Architecture: What do you do for fun and recreation?

Maitlyn: I love going to the beach and gathering as many seashells, pieces of sea glass, and unique rocks as I can, or as I call them all “treasures from the sea.” I also like kayaking and stand-up paddle boarding. I am a big fan of music, so I try to listen to music as much as I can. I’ve also been playing the cello since elementary school. I dabble with the violin and guitar as well. You may catch me singing sometimes when I am working. J Visiting new places here in California, or anywhere else in the country is something I love to do. I am also a big shopper, especially thrift stores. You never know what you are going to find.

Hofmann Architecture: What else do you like about living in Santa Barbara?

Maitlyn: The weather! I love how it is sunny all the time, and that the ocean is close as well as the mountains. There’s a lot to see and do in the city. I also have family here so seeing them every day or every week rather than for short vacations at a time is really nice.

Hofmann Architecture: What are some of your aspirations?

Maitlyn: I am hoping to get a Master’s Degree in either Architecture or Product Design. I am still deciding on which field would be the better fit for me. I believe a lot can be done in merging the two fields as well. In the future I hope to still be in Santa Barbara working at a place I love and learn something new every day. Most importantly, my goal is to be happy.