Working Independently (Surprisingly)

These first three days, things have only been getting better and better. I’m so glad that I went into this project with a good attitude because I have opened up so many doors already. My work is real and my work is serious. I’m getting comfortable with people in the office and they are already getting comfortable with starting conversations with me and giving me feedback. Overall, with the comfort I have in the office and what with what seems like endless resources, I am able to work around pretty independently and efficiently. My vision of this experiential and full immersion project seems to be filling out pretty well so far.

                

In the short time I've been here so far, I've been given a decent amount of independent time to explore and research my physical site and general information (on hotels, on Cleveland, on local architecture, on the history of the site). I've also spent a lot of time putting together a model of the site and its surroundings. When needed, my sponsor and other architects at the firm show me what to do and how to do it. They also help me and guide me in the right directions. However, I've learned a lot already by being independent and learning how to use those resources. These coming weeks, I’m excited to keep this ball rolling. As I start to use my creativity and ideas to sketch out some initial plans for a conceptual hotel, that will make for some interesting topics to blog about.

Right now is the moment where I say that I'm so happy that I am not the coffee runner. Like I said, here, I'm treated more or less like a professional and somebody who should be able to just as good work. Obviously, I have no degree in architecture or business, but I'm amazed at the respect and image they have of interns and young people.