Sketch #14

This is a home in the woods that struck me. It is known as the Kappe Residence. Not only did it challenge my ability to see things in perspective, but it also helped me to see "shadow in shadow" (as my father would say). The most striking feature of the home is the cantilevering balcony, so I decided to do a sketch which celebrated it.

Sketch #12

In this doodle, I found myself experimenting with curved lines which created the illusion of several surfaces and movement.

Post #13: Architecture as a Language

Although the discipline of architecture mostly involves just the architects, teachers or specialists such as urban designers, I have developed an growing interest and wish to excel in practising the profession.
   Being a practising architect has become important to me because I have found that immersing yourself in what you do knits the profession into you, making it become more than just a job title, but a way of life. I desire to go into the real world and create usable architecture which I can identify with and take responsibility for.
   Practising architecture also calls for taking a stand on what your architectural "style" is. Be it classical or modern, minimalistic or outlandish, an architect must speak some kind of architectural language and do so fluently. Thus, I am drawn to the modernist outlook on architecture, not because I find it more aesthetically pleasing, but because I have found it to be more architecturally rational. The encouragement of architectural liberation and self expression is quite exciting to me. Therefore, through this language, I hope to express myself like I never have before.
Finally, as a practising architect, I wish to develop healthy relationships and an ability to work and collaborate with others. Since it is very commonplace to work in teams, in the world of architecture, developing "people skills" will help me a great deal.
Broad as it may be, the discipline of architecture would not be what it is without those who actually practice architecture. Thus, becoming a practising architect is a dream of mine that I desire to see fulfilled in the nearest future.