Introduction to Architecture
Fall 2019
Exploring theoretical and practical frameworks that inform architecture was one of the initial aspects covered in White’s undergraduate journey. While learning the fundamentals of architecture, White delved into his values and strengths during this introductory course. He articulated his values, associated with personal growth, and underwent a strength finder test to discover the qualities that define him. Subsequently, White applied his values and strengths to inhabitable spaces on campus, illustrating the connection between his values, strengths, daily life, and the architecture that surrounds him.
Values in Everyday Environments
One's values associated with personal growth can be identified and applied to everyday life. Austin White identified his values in this course, which included determination, discipline, patience, consistency, and learning. White found that these values best represented him in his everyday environment. At the time, his daily surroundings were Kennesaw State University's Marietta Campus. Considering his values, he aimed to connect them to a memorable space on campus. The space that best reflected White's values was the main entrance to the Design I Building, shown here in the image and drawing. As this marked the beginning stages of learning perspective drawings, he chose to draw and connect with this location because he perceived it as the initial stage in his journey toward becoming an architect and designer. Here, at the entrance, he regularly entered and exited the building, carrying his portfolio, models, and supplies up and down the stairs. Entering this building, where White attended his introductory courses, he demonstrated determination, discipline, patience, and consistency, which was just the beginning of his learning journey.
Strengths in Everyday Environments
Design One Building | KSU Marietta Campus
One’s strengths can be identified and applied to everyday life. Austin White discovered his strengths through a strength finder test, revealing qualities that define him: strategic, adaptable, significant, competitive, and deliberative. After identifying these strengths, he sought to apply them to a memorable space in his daily environment: Kennesaw State University's Marietta Campus. Considering his strengths, he aimed to connect them to a significant space on campus, choosing the aisle between studio spaces in the Design I Building. He selected this interior area because it is a space where much time is spent, and considerable work is accomplished. In White’s perspective, this studio space requires strategy to complete projects, adaptability to navigate the creative process, deliberative decision-making, and fosters healthy competition among peers and oneself. Additionally, this area is significant as it embodies many strengths and serves as a memorable starting point that contributed to White's growth within his architectural journey.
Design One Building | KSU Marietta Campus
