Sample Architecture personal statement
Ambitious, meticulous, creative and passion for design are qualities which I believe will make me successful in achieving excellent academic and industry results in architecture, interior and spatial Design. Having a deep understanding of physics, excellent ability to project manage and profound creativity, I believe I can contribute to the academic environment your university provides.
Completing Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering, I have a proven high level of research skills, meticulous design techniques, methodical idea generation and development, through to completion. Capitalising on my ability to solve problems and produce new ideas, with systematic improvements and reliability. I ensure the design creativity meets safety regulations while keeping the audience in mind.
My strengths lie in my capacity to understand, calculate and design precise concepts, within innovative creativity within cross-functional project teams. I can bring my natural creativity and innovative perspectives, alongside my engineering degree, which reaffirms my propensity for accuracy, function and endurance in design and structure, and apply it to architecture.
Demonstrating my ability and commitment to pursuing a career in this field, I have undertaken important and relevant courses to further develop my skills and build my portfolio. This includes a professional architecture course at The Interior Design School, gaining a firm grounding in the design process, interior elements and drawing techniques. I have also developed my visual vocabulary required to present work to clients. I have cultivated my skills in residential and commercial design through various innovative projects.
Completing the 3DS Max and Vray Advanced Course has given me the powerful, industry standard tools needed to create architectural and interior visualisations. Using these professional programs I am able to create high quality visuals for practical applications. I have learnt how to work in a production environment, proficiently utilise a variety of techniques and materials to texture models, produce realistic light sources, render scenes, use Photoshop, post-processing and perceive compositional techniques.
Successfully receiving an AutoCAD professional certification, the course provided intensive and comprehensive practical training, including building, editing, managing and organising drawings; object selection and manipulation; 3D modelling, surfacing and rendering; applications for DesignCenter; annotating, dimensioning and productive plotting. I have also completed an architectural sketching course.
These comprehensive courses reflect my drive and ambition to succeed in this dynamic world of design. I am confident to take a brief, analyse the requirements, provide a visual interpretation, present the final project and evaluate the process and outcomes. The ability to use industry standard programs proficiently gives me a solid competitive advantage in today’s complex marketplace.
I have successfully completed a three month work placement as project advisor for office design. Utilising my design skills and creativity, I was responsible for the refurbishment and redecoration of the offices. I continually maintain my design techniques and knowledge by independently producing designs, and evaluating historical and contemporary space. I take inspiration from peer reviewed journals such as John Wardle Architects, and trade magazines such as Detail, FX and Idfx.
A combination of precise engineering and technical design skills, passion for imaginative design and motivation, I choose to succeed in this demanding and dynamic field of architecture. My creativity and natural curiosity push boundaries reflecting my innovative style to produce substantial, effective and striking designs while considering the physical environment and sensitivity in contemporary society. I believe these qualities and skills make me a competent candidate, motivated to succeed on this course and in future endeavours.
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