My draw to architecture + design beings with my cultural background. My family lives around the world, some not as fortunate as myself. Recognizing th ...more My draw to architecture + design beings with my cultural background. My family lives around the world, some not as fortunate as myself. Recognizing the obvious differences in day to day life, I also noticed the common necessities that both my international family and I have. it all starts with design. The need for more than just a roof over our heads. All of us need a well designed, thought out, affordable and sustainable architecture +art to live among. Through my experiences and study of architecture I have learned to study the site + population of people that create the reaction to + necessity of buildings I hope to design. hide