I never imagined I’d go to Kentucky. From Wednesday the 22nd to Saturday the 25th of February, I was in Lexington, Kentucky for an architectural field trip to explore its architectural treasures. I haven’t been on a field trip since I was in middle school and… Read More »Exploring Kentucky’s Architectural Treasures
Two weekends ago was the AIA (American Institute for Architects) yearly Virginia weekend competition. It is a weekend competition that starts at 5pm on Friday and is due by 9am on Monday. It’s between four Universities: Virginia Tech, University of Virginia, Hampton Roads of VCU,… Read More »AIA Weekend Competition
Greek food is amazing. My mom and I spent two weeks exploring the Culinary Wonders of Greece. A gastronomic journey and a archaeological one combined! Other than the not so great restaurant in my hometown, aptly name Greek Town, I don’t think I ever had good Greek… Read More »Exploring the Culinary Wonders of Greece: A Gastronomic Journey
Greece was at the top of my list of countries to visit in Europe. I love history, archeology, old stuff, and obviously architecture. Greece has it all and because we were going in winter, we were not going for its beaches. Our goal was to… Read More »An Endless Journey Through Time and Monuments
The monasteries of Meteora are in Meteora. Meteora is the name of a rock formation in central Greece about 350km (220 miles) or around a 4-hour drive from Athens and is famous for its monasteries perched atop immense stone pillars. The Monasteries Today, there are… Read More »The Monasteries of Meteora
My mom and I just returned from fifteen days of traveling around Greece. I think it would be impossible to go to Greece and not rent a car. On the mainland, it would be difficult to get to some places and see some sites. From… Read More »Driving Through Greece: A Tale of Chaos and Scenic Routes
This year I didn’t quite make it to 52 books, but I did read 40. During this past fall semester I hardly had a chance to read leisurely and while there were many books on Architecture I wanted to read, but due to the demands… Read More »Books I’ve Read this Year
If last year moved at a glacier speed, this semester moved at the speed at which glaciers are melting. Like a sprinter right after the gun goes off, the semester didn’t slow down until the end. Design, deliverables and deadlines. In studio, within the first two… Read More »Design, Deliverables and Deadlines: The Sprint of a Semester
A couple of weeks ago, my aunt and uncle came to visit. They are my first family members to visit since my parents and sister helped me move in a year and a half ago. They really came for the football game, and seeing me… Read More »A Weekend of Many Firsts: My Aunt and Uncle Visit
What makes a good architecture professor isn’t much different from a non-architecture professor. Architecture is unique in that it’s poised between being an art and a science. Buildings need to stand up, and for that there are structures and with it engineering, loads and things… Read More »What Makes a Good Architecture Professor?