j o u r n e y i n l i f e + a r c h i t e c t u r e A REFLECTION
BORN: BANJA LUKA, BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA( FORMER YUGOSLAVIA) YOUTH: STUTTGART AND KORNWESTHEIM, GERMANY TEENAGE- ADULT: BOWLING GREEN, KY- KNOXVILLE, NASHVILLE, TN, USA
An Architect.
As we design, we not only search the context for answers, we also search ourselves. Our memories, challenges, and experiences influence our design process. Within each piece of work, we can find a layer of ourselves embedded within. My life experiences across continents and cultural barriers has not only shown me society’ s complexity, but created a unique subconscious perspective.
An Architect’ s mind never stops dreaming.
Our progress isn’ t always tangible, it is the result of failed attempts-- interetations that seem as solutions, only to be tossed aside moments later. Our minds are in a constant state of flux, solving spacial puzzles and tectonic dilemmas, while holding unrelated conversations. We go through our days hyper-actively observing sounds, lights, textures... door ways, means of egress, and material joints. We stress over things that most people would never think about.
An Architect is an unwavering optimist.
We study people. How they move, function, and live. We never judge, just study. It is our responsibility to progress society with the built environment and to do so we must understand it for what it is, in order to pursue what it can become.
An Architect’ s work is never finished.
The bond between art and artist is that they always remain a work in progress. As society and environments evolve, we must do so ourselves. We remain vigilant students of this experiential art-- the buildings we build, build us.
An Architect is fearless.
We perceive boundaries as points of comfort-- we are attracted to edges. We establish perimeter lines and organization, but must hold courage to color outside of them. To relinquish static patterns of logic, with a moment of brilliance... or complete chaos.
With Love,