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The Internship Development Program must serve as an armature upon which
an emerging architect develops his or her profession. Young architects
must draw upon experiences acquired from both the professional and pedagogical
environments. They must investigate the complex relationship of materiality,
space, and the social relationships among occupants. Since architecture
is a dynamic industry striving to create a sense of place and stimulate
the human psyche, professionals must remain open to new ideas and methodologies.
The architectural profession is constantly evolving, thus provoking change
in a dynamic environment. Because of that fact, the Internship Development
Program must instill the importance of interaction among architects and
other professionals. Internships must nurture this notion of collaboration
and continuously push the boundaries of convention. Because of this need
to develop a repertoire of ideas, young architects should avail themselves
the opportunity to visit numerous firms with different design philosophies.
Interaction with colleagues from various firms will certainly instill
the dynamic spirit of the profession as a whole.
The Internship Development Program should further emphasis the hands-on
approach to learning since architecture is a materialization of the human
passion to effect social and aesthetic changes within the community. Firms
representing both the construction and design professions should offer
more regional hands-on programs and workshops to aspiring architects.
This collaboration would be a source of inspiration for architects who
wish to explore different methodologies. Increased collaboration among
firms specializing in both architecture and related trades would embrace
the concept of interaction and enhance the internship experience.
Methodologies involving experimentation with various materials, forms,
and writing are vehicles for conveying ideas and experiences. These approaches
afford professionals the benefit of sharing ideas with colleagues and
other professionals. Firms should encourage interns to develop a diverse
repertoire of skills in design, craftsmanship, and communication. This
process should occur both within and outside one's place of employment.
Ultimately, all projects come to fruition through the successful representation
of ideas, coordination of trades, and skilled craftsmanship.
The internship should certainly expose young architects to all facets
of the construction process. Although drawing and communication skills
remain essential, the internships need to encourage young professionals
to take more active roles in the buildings process and interact with various
trade professionals. The hands-on approach allows architects to see the
complex relationship between the communication and execution of ideas.
In conclusion, the internship shall act as an armature upon which the
young architect sculpts his or her profession through experience and peer
support. The building faithfully embodies the spirit of the budding professional
through its symphony of space and material. A holistic approach ensures
that the architect will be able to draw upon these enriching experiences
and consider the broad range of unique environmental and social challenges
of each project. Only with this spirit of harmony and interaction will
participants of the internship program emerge as successful architects.
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