a brief overview of the past few months......

I know it’s been a long time since I last updated my poor blog but I have had a very full plate and in the battle between life and blog life tends to come out on top. So I will try to fill you all in on what has happened over the last few months.

Last quarter I finished architecture studio 1. Our studio had an interesting project a renovation/total redesign of the SCAD Dormitory Oglethorpe House. Last year I had the displeasure privilege of living in this hotel turned dormitory, so needless to say I had very strong opinions about how this facility was the worst excuse for student housing in existence could be improved to enhance the academic experience and foster a sense of community among the residence.

We were given a lot of leeway with this project. We only had to retain about 40% of the buildings original structure and our final designs had to be compliant with ADA. I was very happy with my final design, and one of my final renderings was taken by the dean (I’m not 100% sure were or why he took it- he told me wanted to hang it in the building but I have not seen it since. Maybe it’s in storage with the NAAB selections, maybe its hanging in some deserted corridor; your guess is as good as mine)

(⇑ the "abducted" rendering ⇑)

Over the Christmas break I had some exiting hands on learning opportunities. I visited a materials yard and helped pick out materials for a little landscaping project in Live Oak County Texas. This was a wonderful opprotunity because it allowed me to see the real world cost of materials- which is a lesson they dont teach you in school, and knowlege clients will greatly appreciate.

I learned how to operate a bobcat track loader. I then got to apply my knowledge in practical applications like clearing brush, moving copious amounts of dirt and crushed granite, and loading railroad ties into truck- you know your everyday girly problems.

I also got my first real world design opportunity. My father is renovating an old ice house and turning it into his new office. Construction is wrapping up right now I will post final picture of the building as soon as I have them. For now construction images shall do.