statement of purpose m.arch
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
Creating models out of lego, clay etc and observational sketching were my favourite pastimes as a child. I remember making my dream castle with sand when I had gone to the beach in Chennai for the first time. So it was inevitable that I would pursue a career in design. Architecture is a combination of ‘Art’ and ‘Science’, and is probably the only art form where an individual can transform one’s imagination into living spaces. This fact invoked an interest in me towards Architecture.
Growing up in one of the world’s most Heritage-abundant city - Hyderabad, its native Architecture style fascinated me. For Instance, the Golconda Fort which was built in the 13th century. I was amazed at the modern acoustic system, which was so designed that a hand clap made at the Entrance gate of the fort could be heard right up in the citadel alerting others of any unseen danger. The clever architectural plan also allowed uninterrupted supply of water throughout the year. Though I have not had an opportunity to visit magnificent cities like Paris, New york, London etc, I wish to visit countries across the World and experience various cultures and architecture styles. In my perspective, a building is a projection of the local culture with respect to the time it has been built in.
In the initial stage of the 5 year long ‘B.Arch’ course I took, I learnt that unless you put a function to your creation - it’s not architecture. And gradually, along with the aesthetical side to architecture, I have also understood the more logical side. Through my work experience as an Intern and Junior Architect of almost a year, I gained knowledge about practices like Vastu Shastra – an ancient Science of architecture which is a part of the ‘Vedas’, pertains to the physical, psychological and spiritual order of the built environment, in consonance with the cosmic energies.
I’ve come to know that this field is a special
Creating models out of lego, clay etc and observational sketching were my favourite pastimes as a child. I remember making my dream castle with sand when I had gone to the beach in Chennai for the first time. So it was inevitable that I would pursue a career in design. Architecture is a combination of ‘Art’ and ‘Science’, and is probably the only art form where an individual can transform one’s imagination into living spaces. This fact invoked an interest in me towards Architecture.
Growing up in one of the world’s most Heritage-abundant city - Hyderabad, its native Architecture style fascinated me. For Instance, the Golconda Fort which was built in the 13th century. I was amazed at the modern acoustic system, which was so designed that a hand clap made at the Entrance gate of the fort could be heard right up in the citadel alerting others of any unseen danger. The clever architectural plan also allowed uninterrupted supply of water throughout the year. Though I have not had an opportunity to visit magnificent cities like Paris, New york, London etc, I wish to visit countries across the World and experience various cultures and architecture styles. In my perspective, a building is a projection of the local culture with respect to the time it has been built in.
In the initial stage of the 5 year long ‘B.Arch’ course I took, I learnt that unless you put a function to your creation - it’s not architecture. And gradually, along with the aesthetical side to architecture, I have also understood the more logical side. Through my work experience as an Intern and Junior Architect of almost a year, I gained knowledge about practices like Vastu Shastra – an ancient Science of architecture which is a part of the ‘Vedas’, pertains to the physical, psychological and spiritual order of the built environment, in consonance with the cosmic energies.
I’ve come to know that this field is a special