Architectural Design studio had to be one of the most impactful and important experiences I’ll take away from this semester. Every assignment left me feeling dejected and disappointed in myself and my quality of work, especially when compared to my peers, it was frustrating, but through it, I also learned that I would never stop picking myself back up again, and again. 

That it wasn’t good enough to always come last, and that I had a fire and a passion burning in me for architecture that if I hadn’t failed and been looked down on so many times, I may not ever have seen. 

 

I was going to be an architect, one way or another I would make it, and through every sleepless night or nervous presentation I gave, every assignment where I didn’t feel like it was good enough to be marked or hoped and prayed for an extra extension, I would never stop trying my hardest. 

 

I think the difficulty of this module, going from a background with no previous architectural or design experience, not even a foundation in the subject, has taught me more than I can ever express in this reflection. I learned to work as a team, leadership, and compassion were my most effective tools when engaging in the design process. 

 

I learned how impactful it was to not only be creative and design-minded, but also consider logistical issues, local communities, and even environmental, construction, and building factors. This module taught me the basic essentials of Architecture. A fully articulated, well-thought-out program that gave me all the tools and motivation to bring into semester 2. Now I’m ready, I know what to expect, and I’m gonna do my best to prove it.