\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nWhat inspired you to choose a path in Interior Architecture? How has your view or perspective of the field evolved since beginning the program?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nI have always gravitated toward the arts and other creative outlets; however, my dad and brother are both engineers, so I have always been incredibly logical and methodical when approaching projects. I discovered Interior Architecture when searching for a discipline that allowed me to integrate both arts and engineering in a unique way. Over the past four years, my outlook and drive as a designer ha<\/span>ve<\/span>\u00a0become much bolder. Being yourself and discovering something that inspires you personally\u00a0<\/span>are<\/span>\u00a0truly unique to design<\/span>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
<\/figure>\nHow has your Gensler internship affected your outlook of interior\u00a0<\/span><\/b>architecture<\/span><\/b>? What did you gain from the Gensler Brinkmann scholarship experience?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nWorking for a firm like Gensler has dramatically changed my path as a designer. Being able to live in the heart of a big city working with like-minded individuals was invaluable. It made me realize <\/span>t<\/span>h<\/span>e importance of<\/span>\u00a0interior designer<\/span>s. T<\/span>he entire atmosphere and quality of our built environment\u00a0<\/span>are<\/span>\u00a0dependent on choices\u00a0<\/span>interior designers make.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nCan you tell me your favorite memory over the past four years?<\/span><\/b><\/p>\nMy favorite memory was when I found out I had won the Gensler Brinkmann scholarship. I still feel so honored and humbled by the doors that opened and the drive it gave me to continue pursuing what I love. I have also loved getting to know my other classmates. The studio environment is so unique and interesting. You can always learn something from anyone at any time, and I will always value the relationships and friendships I have made during my time at school.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
<\/figure>What advice do you have for incoming students about college\/ the program\/ getting involved?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nMy biggest advice for people starting out is to design with your interests in mind and discover what makes you passionate. Professors are invaluable to your learning, but don’t design something for your professor. Design something that evokes inspiration and drive within yourself, and if your professor sees that passion, they will help you make it even better. Also, make as many connections as possible with faculty, students, organizations and any others. More is always better. Finally, utilize the equipment that we are fortunate enough to have and use. Always be making something and never be afraid to learn new skills.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nWhat are your post-graduation plans?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nI am <\/span>participating in the<\/span>\u00a04+2<\/span>: Bachelor of Science in Interior Architecture and Master of Architecture<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>dual degree<\/span>, so I will be back in the fall to begin my Master\u00a0<\/span>of<\/span>\u00a0Architecture. However, this summer I will be\u00a0<\/span>in\u00a0<\/span>Chicago for an internship.\u00a0<\/span>
<\/figure><\/span><\/p>\nAnything else you’d like to share about your time at UT\/ in the college?\u00a0<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nMy time in the Interior Architecture program has been invaluable. I think if there is anyone out there who can’t decide between Architecture and Interior Architecture, the 4+2\u00a0<\/span>dual degree<\/span>\u00a0is a great option. Starting with\u00a0<\/span>I<\/span>nterior\u00a0<\/span>Architecture\u00a0<\/span>gave me an incredibly unique perspective on the built environment, scale and representation of my projects. Finally, this sounds cheesy, but have fun. Remember that it\u2019s okay to make mistakes because so many lessons come from experimentation and exploring through design.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Student Stories 快活视频 some of our amazing 2019 graduates: Dylan Bagnasco, Subu Bhandari, Patrick Keogh, Elizabeth Ott, Niklos Toldi, and Kyra Wu.\u00a0These students are representative of our graduates\u2019 dedication to […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":92,"featured_media":15438,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"passster_activate_protection":false,"passster_protect_child_pages":"","passster_protection_type":"password","passster_password":"","passster_activate_overwrite_defaults":"","passster_headline":"","passster_instruction":"","passster_placeholder":"","passster_button":"","passster_id":"","passster_activate_misc_settings":"","passster_redirect_url":"","passster_hide":"no","passster_area_shortcode":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[216,148,21,6,26],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-15432","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-commencement","category-interior-architecture","category-news","category-school-of-interior-architecture","category-students"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
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