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My Work. My Interests. My Thoughts.

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by @prattarchives_soa #next_top_architects The fourth semester, 202 Design, investigates wood as a structural and assembly material for an academy building program. The site, Wave Hill, NY is a botanical garden that offers an integral relationship to the hill side and surrounding landscape. Student: Sergey Pigach Critic: Anne Nixon #pratt #prattsoa #prattarchitecturearchives #prattarchives_soa

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Single Gal Holiday Letter : If families can have one, why can’t I?

Photo by : Stuart Meyer Photography

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Today I went the LA Museum of the Holocaust, by far my favorite building in Los Angeles because of the architecture and the building's content. On Sundays at 2 they have a lecture series with Holocaust Survivors. After 3 years, I finally made it, and I regret not going sooner. This was one of the most memorable and emotional events I have been to, and I would be more than happy to go along with anyone who is interested in attending in the future. "When people ask me to tell my story about my time during the Holocaust, I say I can't tell them a story. A story can be made up. I can tell them history, because history has to be truth." - Sidi Grunstein Gluck Other speakers: Jean (Grunstein) Greenstein (Sidi's brother) and Claire Lemberger Roth #lamoth #holocaust #wwii #history (at Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust in Pan Pacific Park)

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I'm often asked "What's your favorite thing about living in LA?" I just realized I've never answered that question honestly. Well here it is... It's the days like today I get to have lunch with @pontiaus because he's doing an epic road trip, the times I get to pick up friends from the airport during their 4 hour layover to get In-N-Out, the times I convince my friends they need to move here so they stay with me to see if that's what they really want to do. For being 2,000 miles away from the majority of the people I love, it's never felt that far. #feelingsfriday #basicwhitegirl (at LACMA Los Angeles County Museum of Art)

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#tbt to that time Ethan and I went sneaking around Cincy at midnight. We were the coolest circa 2011.

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View 700 | 004 I’m obsessed with clouds when they decide to make an appearance in LA. If you squint you can see the Hollywood sign and Griffith Observatory.

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😎😊Mmmmmmm… Your hair smells nice.

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Smog to Sustainability (2013)

A short documentary film that set out to explore Ball State University's campus Heating & Cooling Plant, Smog to Sustainability uncovers an even greater tale of progress: The decision to transition from fossil fuel to a geothermal future, and the history that is made along the way.

I completely forgot about working on this project. A nice refresher of the history of coal use and looking towards the future of geothermal as a main source for heating and cooling.

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So you don’t have to watch your step, The Chuck Taylor Rubber Ox collection. http://bit.ly/RubberOX

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I hate Valentine's Day, but I love George!

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02.02.16 #soLA

What I learned from my 3-Day Juice Cleanse.

I hate healthy juice. That is what I learned. One may ask, “Why do a juice cleanse? Are you trying to lose weight? Taking on a healthier lifestyle?” My response, “LOL. No. I love me some In-N-Out and Milk Jar Cookies way too much.” I really wanted to do a juice cleanse because I have lived in LA for two and half years, and haven’t tried one yet. I feel like it’s an Angelinos right of passage. I’ve already jumped on the hiking and wearing workout clothes in public bandwagon. Also I’ve learned to bake gluten-free sweets and make my own organic butter, so a juice cleanse seemed like the next step.

Now a lot of people think juice cleanses are hard. They make you feel miserable and all you can think about is the moment you can eat real food. Surprisingly, that wasn’t the case for me. I found it easy. Lies. I couldn’t stop pursuing Pinterest for new recipes. Jk. Sort of… To be honest the hardest thing was actually getting past the taste of all the green. So much green!!!! Not a fan. I like my juices full of sweet, fruity flavors. Kale and celery are the last thing I want to cross my lips as I am sipping on some juice. And I can’t forget to mention that awful taste that I could not get out of my mouth. It was like a mixture of garlic and raw potato skin. That was the moment when I couldn’t understand why juicing all of these fruits and vegetables was better for you than just eating them.

I scoured the internet for a reason…. And by that I mean I Googled “juicing rather than eating vegetables.” I know genius, right? I found an article that explained juicing gives you more nutrients than eating and it removes indigestible fiber. Ok. That makes sense, and gives a reason as to why everyone and their baby is so obsessed with juice in LA… because of all of their stomach “problems”. Stomach problems are in fact the trendiest of all problems to have, but I digress. 

Now for my experience with the juices that I drank throughout the cleanse. Recipes from here.

Morning Green Juice #1: Kale, Spinach, Romaine, Cucumber, Celery, Apples, Parsley

Ok. Disgusting. Point blank. I should have realized that my first juice cleanse should not come from a website titled “VeganCooking.Com”. Mistake number one. Meat and cheese are life in my mind. So taking juicing advice from someone who hasn’t had either in years probably wasn’t the best idea. Miss Kristen Marie, blogger of this cleanse, has a much more developed palette than I when it comes to greens.

Morning Juice #2: Apple, Pineapple, Mint, and Lemon

I had high hopes for this baby. But I think I made a huge mistake by making the liquid salad (Juice #1) before this one, and it tainted the flavor.

Green Juice #3: Kale, Spinach, Celery, Grapes, Pear, and Cucumber

Seriously couldn’t taste the difference from the first two.

Juice #4: Ginger Apple Limeade

One a scale of one to Vegan, Paleo, Crossfit Junkie, this juice seemed like it would be about a Magic Bullet Healthy Cooking Infomercial. I was the most excited about this one, because after Juice #1 I knew green is not the way for me. In juice and life. Sorry haters but I get my Diet Coke in a Styrofoam cup from McDonald’s. It’s so much better that way… So, Ginger Apple Limeade. I was actually really disappointed. Totally left me hanging. It actually grew my hatred for gingers. Except for you Prince Harry. You are still my number one.

Juice #5: Beet, Broccoli, Kale, Parsley, Celery, Grape and Apple

Real talk for a second. This is the one that really got me. About 15 minutes after drinking half of it (which took me 2 hours) I had to run to restroom. On top of that horrific event, every time I do something with beets, I can still taste a hint of dirt. Definitely not appetizing.

Juice #6: Vanilla Almond Date Shake

Now I actually enjoyed this one, but only after I filtered out the ground almonds. I think it is because it was the sweetest and reminded me of milk. Oh milk. And cheese. I miss you.

It seems that I had a pretty miserable time while on this cleanse, hating the taste of just about every juice and bashing it. But… I really had a good time. I think I’ll be sure to do a little more research for my next cleanse to find juices I actually like, like 100% Martinelli’s Apple Juice and Orange Juice from Lucy’s Diner (my favorite Mexican place). Overall a good first experience. Now that I have completed my cleanse, have blogged about it, and have a more positive outlook on life, I think I can say I am officially an Angelino!

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#RachelRant 003

Today I fantasized about winning the $1.5 Billion Powerball. I dreamt about how I could pay off my student loan, buy a house, get presents for my loved ones. How I could hire an assistant and a personal chef. Travel. Actually get to see Adele in concert. Hell. I could have a private Adele concert!

Oh man! I need to find a lawyer and an accountant. I need to make sure I find people I can trust. Who is in charge of everything Taylor Swift? I need her people stat!

Friends and family begin to come up through the woodworks. They expect me to be kind and generous, because that is how I was raised. A loved one needs money for something. They didn’t ask directly but they made it very clear that they needed help. Blasted their woes all over social media. I got the hint.

My aunt calls me up to chat and mentions, “Did you see so-and-so needs something or another? It was on the Facebook. Isn’t that so sad?” I answer yes, but I don’t do anything about it.

My family hates me. And we are Italian so we really know how to hold a grudge. They think, I was given millions for doing nothing. Why am I not being selfless? Who do I think I am?

Time goes by, six, eight months maybe. It felt like 3 years. I have no one. I am alone.

Wow! What a depressing daydream. Instead of spending $2 on a ticket, I’m going to go buy some salsa.

#RachelRant Complete

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Passion Statement

The built environment dictates how users perceive a space. Through the use of architectural aspects such as materials, spatial forms, and lighting, a space can transform how users feel within that space, move about it, and perceive the spatial qualities. These aspects must carefully be considered when designing for people who are disabled. Throughout my life, I have had many experiences and relationships with people who are disabled; I have and aunt who is deaf, a friend who is a chair user, and another aunt who is mentally challenged. After many discussions with my friend who is a chair-user, I have concluded, there is a potential for creating a great spatial experience for all types of users. If designers first consider the implications their designs may have on people with disabilities, they are able to create a comprehensive design that accommodates everyone without losing or inhibiting their initial design concept.

Designing for people with disabilities challenges the designer to consider how people move through their space. What sounds, textures, ground plane changes are occurring? Where are these aspects occurring? Designers are able to create a richer palette of materials, comprehensive spatial forms, and meaningful spaces, just by considering how someone who is blind will feel their way though a space, how a chair user will approach a building entrance exactly like able-bodied users, or how light and color can enhance the experience of someone who is deaf.

Throughout my life, I will strive to find a system to design buildings that can be accommodating to all types of users, while creating a complex and interesting spatial experience. Sometimes, it is difficult to put the users experience within a space at the forefront of the design process. But if this idea becomes the standard driving force of design, every designer will be able to achieve the goal of an accessible space. I believe that experiential, holistic design is the key to making a space for all types of people. I am determined to discover and share a way of thinking about accessibility issues that is not meant to hinder the design process, but enhance it and adds many more dimensions to spaces that are created. Everyone is entitled to experience a space in which it was meant to be moved through, and, as designers, it should be a priority to consider the types of users and accommodate their needs, limitations, and desires within that space.

The topic of accommodating all types of users is one that should matter to everyone. First and foremost, accommodating users within a space should be extremely important to the designer of a space. If the designer is clear in his or her intentions for whom they are designing, they can then raise awareness to the rest of their design team, other professions with whom they work, and most importantly the client and the community. Designing for able-bodied users versus people who are disabled should not be a hindrance in the design process but an opportunity to create beautiful pieces of architecture that can influence everyone. This sort of design should be seen as a learning opportunity and the chance to contribute to one’s personal growth. Also, it is common knowledge that with the growing amount of the elderly population due to an increase in life expectancy and the baby boomer generation. This older population is going to become significant portion of those who are disabled and designers are going to have a rude awakening if they are not prepared to accommodate these users.

The problem with today’s design world is that we are taught to move forward with design concepts that consider a certain type of user whether we want to admit it or not; this user is usually one that is physically fit, a certain height, age, weight, and even race. After we have finished our conceptual design process, we then consult the ADA handbook and slap ramps, curb cuts, etc. into our final designs. This is a primitive way of thinking. We are living in a world where awareness about people’s rights is a part of our everyday lives: marriage equality, religious freedoms, pro-life versus pro-choice, etc. Raising awareness about people with disabilities and their rights needs to be one of these topics, or at least within the design world. I believe that anyone who deals with different people everyday, such as those who work in customer service, human resources, public service positions, and especially those in a design field, must be educated about people who are disabled. Sadly, people are responsible for educating themselves and may not always find the drive to learn about the differences between able-bodied users and people who are disabled on their own until there comes a time where they are required to do so.

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The Best Meal I Ever Had

This will make your mouth water and smile.

Proof that wonderful food it is not all about the taste. It’s about the people and the places surrounding you while you enjoy it.