Sketches Gouache, pastels and charcoal All sketches were done in my sketchbook during my spare time or during my travels. Top left was drawn from life at the MET Museum in New York City, whilst the top right was drawn from life and photograph at the Salisbury Church in Salisbury. Bottom left was drawn from life at a park in New York City. Bottom right is an observational sketch of a plant at home. Playscape Orthographic drawings and laser cut wooden model Completed during an architecture pre-college program at University of Pennsylvania in 2019. Inspired by organic architecture and the endless possibilities of a harmonious coexistence between the man-made and natural world, I designed and built a model of my playscape which emulates the forms of waves and amalgamates with the contours of the given open space. The aim of the playscape was to encourage children to explore and improvise - the space unsophisticated and flexible, allowing them to run, jump, climb among other things. Negli
The diverse areas covered by MSA’s program stand out to me. From urbanism to sustainability, I believe in-depth understanding of all aspects relevant to architecture is vital for building more effectively and responsibly. I value hands-on learning, so I was immediately drawn to MSA’s balance between theory and practice - particularly the design studio and workshop sessions incorporated in the curriculum. Furthermore, I value a supportive and collaborative environment for creative development and growth, and the MSSA stood out as an opportunity to collaborate with others at MSA beyond the classroom. Additionally, the fact that the program is a collaboration between two top institutions would enable unique academic pursuits with the vast resources available - something I definitely look forward to. During COVID, I found an escape with the “disCONNECT HK” modern art exhibition, centred around people’s journeys through quarantine. Despite the exhibition spanning three separate levels with