Architecture has quickly become the definition of my personal and professional life since the beginning of high school. Stepping foot into a beautifully built building that feels cohesive and has attention to detail is an experience that inspires my fascination. The intricacies of the ceiling, floor, walls, and pathways created by the infrastructure are a constant cause of my study. This fascination stems primarily from a realization I had when working my first job. I worked as a janitor in an expansive church that used to be a warehouse. When there was no one inside the structure but me, in its echoey emptiness, the building felt like a weak shell ready to crumble without the support of its community. I realized then that infrastructure built without intent is only as valuable as the people within it. From this stemmed the beginning of my journey to search for what makes a structure internally and artistically strong; what causes a building to be naturally appealing and to house a story within.

At this point, a more cohesive view of architecture began to emerge in my mind. I realized that the experience of a building matters as much as its functionality; a building should invoke a feeling of draw, pulling people inside to experience the art within its walls. Buildings are art. The way a well-thought-out building is experienced is just as important as what someone experiences when studying a painting, display, or a finely carved piece of marble. The experience of a building matters as much as it does to a piece of art. Where the eyes go, the emotional experience, and how the building pulls you through itself are all things to consider. When a designer creates a building with such attention and boldness in mind, the project becomes revered. When an architect has put deep thought into the experience, the structure invokes a specific feeling; the architect controls the building’s emotion. The world needs more buildings like this. Infrastructure should not only inspire awe, but should be an experience that enhances emotion, thought, and physical sensation.