SPOTLIGHT ON: NATE STOLTENBERG
Mez Joseph
Spotlight On is our tradition of interviewing team members to celebrate them and get to know them better. Our first Spotlight On feature of 2025 is Nate Stoltenberg. A valuable asset to the team, Nate joined Liollio in January 2024 and is a graduate of the Iowa State University, where he earned his Bachelor of Architecture degree. Nate has a passion for architectural design and sustainability. Representation of unique designs have been at the forefront of Nate’s education and interest. Nate values the process of physical model making as well as mixed media visual representation. We sat down for a Q+A session with our newest Spotlight On feature:
Where did you grow up?
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Are you married?
Soon to be!
Do you have children?
Nope just my dog.
What do you like to do for fun?
I love the beach, whether its surfing, playing spike ball, or just hanging out with a cold one!
Do you have pets? If so, tell us a bit about them.
I have a dog named Bean that was a failed foster because as soon as we held him at the shelter we knew he was coming home with us!
Favorite place(s) to go locally?
Brown Fox Coffee is my favorite coffee on a Saturday morning, but Shem Creek is also a blast for food and drinks. My favorite meal I’ve had in Charleston though is for sure Hall’s Chophouse.
Favorite restaurant?
Lewis BBQ is my go-to. Their brisket and banana pudding are amazing.
Favorite food?
Popcorn is my favorite snack by far.
Favorite book?
Im not a big reader but I prefer non-fiction. My favorite book is Side Country by John Branch
Do you play any instruments?
I played piano for a couple of years in elementary school but nothing since then.
Favorite musical artist or genre?
Its tough to pick one but I really like Drake and AC/DC (what a combo).
Favorite television show?
Dexter for sure because it kept me entertained through covid.
Favorite podcast or blog?
Kill Tony (not true crime its comedy)
Favorite movie or genre?
The Dark Knight
Last movie you watched?
I watched the new Joker movie without realizing it was a musical so that was a shock.
Favorite place you have traveled to and why?
I really love Hawaii because the islands have so much to offer from culture, cuisine, hikes, beaches. It is a slower lifestyle that is very welcoming and fun.
Are you messy or organized?
I am an organized person.
Guilty pleasure?
Lewis BBQ
If you could interview one person (dead or alive) who would it be?
Anthony Bourdain
What’s your astrological sign?
Sagittarius
What is your favorite thing about working at Liollio?
I really enjoy when the studio comes together for a pin up or think and drink to hangout and bounce ideas off one another.
What would you most like to tell yourself at age 13?
Slow down
What is the best advice you’ve ever received?
Comparison is the thief of joy.