B.Arch. 2007
I began my studies at Cornell as a dance major in the College of Arts and Sciences. However, it wasn’t long before the activities taking place in Rand and Sibley Halls began to catch my attention. On my way to class I would occasionally stop into the architecture studio, always intrigued by its state of creative chaos. Inside Rand Hall, referred to by my non-architecture friends as “the building with the lights that never go out” (even on Saturday night), one can find heaps of carefully crafted models, strange material experiments, empty coffee cups, hieroglyphic sketches, and a vast array of interesting students speaking an equally vast array of languages.
Halfway through my freshman year I decided to transfer into the architecture program. I think it was one of the best decisions I have made during my four years in Ithaca. I’ve learned that an architectural education from Cornell prepares students for more than just architecture in the traditional sense. Thanks to opportunities provided by the program, I have been able to explore several other facets of design, including scenic design, lighting design, and furniture design.
Most recently, I had the incredible opportunity to design, build, and exhibit original furniture pieces at the 2006 International Contemporary Furniture Fair in NYC as a member of XDesign Group. These experiences, combined with stellar faculty and students, make Cornell’s architecture Program a pretty remarkable place to be.
