My Statement

The idea of being an architect has matured in me and I consciously know that my future is in design innovation that brings solutions, which improve local and global environments. My disposition toward art and life is to improve people’s lifestyles within a community, a country, and the world in general, which was evident from the first year of my studies. I am interested in finding the best solution for the operation of a building, to combine the aesthetics of the exterior configuration with the interior of the building, study lighting and ventilation and the use of materials that blend in with the surroundings and be ecological if possible.

Having gained valuable experience from my internships so far, while I am still working in an architecture office getting involved with various projects, I strongly believe that having a Bachelor Degree in Architecture will help me grow as an individual and as a professional by developing my knowledge and skills.

It is hard to express with words how important Architecture is for me. It is not only a way of creating art; it is a way of living. I have imagined myself designing buildings that will make a difference in the world. I feel prepared to face all the challenging projects, which I am likely to meet. I am willing to learn and work hard to achieve my ambitions and fulfill my dream to be an Architect.

I recently visited the Acropolis Museum in Athens, Greece; a magnificent exhibition of Greek marbles illustrating the civilization and culture from 500 BC. It is an exquisite building of 25,000 square meters by architect Bernard Tschumi; one of Greece’s most attractive buildings. What really impressed me, was the ambient light, which was one of the basic design concepts, and it is very well used here. In the way it is designed and constructed, it offers to the visitor plenty ambient light, as well as a great view to the Acropolis Rock.

There are many architects I admire and for whom I believe they have contributed to the evolution of architecture. My favorite architect is Ludwig Mies Van der Rohe; an architect with a very simple way facing the location, the materials combined in and the open space he designs for unobstructed interior view of the building, feeling the clear minimal lines. I am a follower of his theory “less is more”.

Two works of architecture I would like to experience in person are Frank Lloyd’s Wright Falling Water house; the most representative building of him, and the Burj Al Arab in Dubai by Tom Wright; which stands on an artificial island. Both buildings are very interesting in the way they are constructed and placed, blending fully with the environment.