Mando was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, starting in 1983 till present day. As a child, Mando had a fondness for drawing and exploring different creative outlets. While living in the city famed for architecture, he developed a fondness for buildings of all shapes and sizes. Both of these forces led him to pursue a degree in Architecture as a career. Outside of architecture, he enjoys exploring Chicago’s rich history thru dive bars, sketching, and being an overall nerd.