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\"Riley<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Hometown: Lafayette, Indiana<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Degree: M2 Master of Architecture track with a dual Master’s degree in Critical Heritage Studies<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Graduation Year: 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How did you first get interested in architecture?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I had the opportunity to take introductory engineering courses in high school, and I originally thought I would end up in civil engineering at Purdue University. No one really presents architecture as a career option when you are young – it’s all doctors, lawyers, and astronauts. One of my highschool teachers randomly mentioned architecture as an option at a time when I didn’t really know where I wanted to end up. I always loved art classes and after looking further into architecture, I thought it was the perfect combination of subjects I enjoyed throughout high school (art, physics, and engineering). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What kind of career do you hope to have?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Currently, I have been into adaptive reuse projects like what you see from Optimist hall and Camp North End. I love the idea of transforming old industrial buildings into integrated social or work spaces. I would also love to do custom housing later in my career. Everyone has an idea of their dream home and I think being able to design homes for people is rewarding because homes are the most intimate and personalized space for people. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is your favorite thing about The David R. Ravin School of Architecture?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I love the sense of community within the architecture program. There are students from so many diverse backgrounds that it fosters a very vivid learning environment. You can only learn so much from reading a textbook, so I think being able to learn from others’ experiences and perspectives is really valuable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you participate in any community activities or work in the Charlotte arts community?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Within UNC Charlotte, I am currently on the board for the Women in Architecture Students (WIAS) organization that started this semester. Outside of school, I haven’t had the opportunity yet, but I would like to participate in a Habitat for Humanity Project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you are not in class, studying, or working, what do you like to do for fun?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I love going to the gym, specifically for strength training and occasionally going on runs. I have recently mastered doing handstands. Coming to North Carolina from Indiana, I also really want to take the opportunity to start hiking. Additionally, I have also been making my way through Charlotte trying to find the best coffee shops. Lastly, my guilty pleasure is that I am still critically into playing Minecraft when I find free time.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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