I've always been into making things since I was a kid, from Legos to woodworking and metal working. Growing up, anytime my family wanted to improve or change something in our home we always tackled it ourselves in a DIY fashion. My parents were not trained in the architecture or construction industry, but were willing to learn and teach themselves. Whether it be finishing a basement, remodeling a kitchen, or building a shed/deck, they always involved myself and my sister in the process as kids. Through those experiences, coupled with a love of making, I knew early on that I wanted to be an architect.

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