There is an indispensable connection between architecture, war and memory. Memory is defined as, “the ability to acquire, process, store and retain information.” It is indispensable for learning, adaptation and survival. It is also what ties us to our sense of place, our cultures and… Read More »Architecture, War and Memory: Exploring the Indispensable Connection
People say summer in Blacksburg is delightful, a sentiment often shared by professors and administrative staff who each summer eagerly anticipate a couple of peaceful months without students. As the semester ends, families seem to appear out of hiding, a semester’s long hibernation to enjoy… Read More »Summer in Blacksburg
I am constantly thinking about thesis. It is a persisting presence, taking up a tiny portion of my mind. I don’t want to go into the fall semester without a clear focus, wasting that first half like so many of my friends before me, directionless,… Read More »Thinking about Thesis: The Unpredictable Journey Ahead
It is amazing how quickly time moves when you reflect on what has passed. I have now finished two out of 3.5 years of my architectural education. This summer marks the half-of-year, but there will be no internship opportunity for me. We have an integrated… Read More »Two Years Down: Reflections on an Architectural Education
Another year, another Big Event. The Big Event is a student-run day of community service that has grown into the largest event of its kind in the nation (from its website). It’s also the day when the University schedules its incoming freshman orientation. Coincidence?I think… Read More »The Big Event, Again
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
My first year of studying architecture at graduate school is officially finished. On Wednesday, I completed everything and I moved my stuff out of our studio corner. Next year, we’ll be in a different space and a different place. If there’s one thing I learned… Read More »My Architectural Journey: One Year Down
On a snowy Saturday morning on the first weekend of April, I took part in “The Big Event.” The Big Event is a student-run day of service that has grown into the largest event of its kind in the nation (from their website). It’s also… Read More »The BIG Event
One of the best things about living in Blacksburg is its place within nature. The town, a hilly paradise of slopes, has an abundance of trees and a wealth of hiking trails nearby. During my shoulder surgery recovery last April, my parents gifted me a… Read More »Hiking around Blacksburg