Parallel Lives: Gaga, Can You Build Me A House?

"Hey, it's me. Just giving you an update on the new apartment complex in Brooklyn. Yeah, the one on Atlantic Avenue. So, I gotta tell you, things are moving along pretty smoothly. I just finished meeting with the architect—Stefanie Germanotta. Yeah, you know her, right? Everyone calls her 'Gaga.'

I gotta say, she’s impressive. Always so classy, you know? She was in this sleek white suit and a hard hat. She really stands out on the construction site. And she knows her stuff. I mean, every detail, every spec, she’s on top of it.

The negotiations were fair, too. No drama, just straight to the point. And she’s got some good ideas to make the building more sustainable. Plus, Mayor Adams is gonna oversee the project, which is a good sign. Shows they’re really invested in making this thing a success."

• Michael Rodgers - Building Inspector