My project acknowledges reuse, and focuses on opening up the enclosed courtyard and introducing green space that would allow pedestrians to move through and explore the surrounding context, which include the old slaughterhouse, a portion of Rome's ancient Aurelian walls, and more.
Read MoreI spend a lot of time daydreaming about beautiful places, and gardens are probably some of the most magical places that come to mind. When our class took a day trip to Tivoli last week, I couldn't contain my excitement as I pranced around gardens drooling at the view at every crevice of this water-filled and flawlessly landscaped city.
Read MoreCompared to other major cities in Italy, Milan is so much more modern, elegant, and fashionable. With towering skyscrapers as well as beautiful royal historical landmarks, Milan is what I call a city.
Read MoreSome of the greatest preserved treasures from good old ancient Roman times of gladiator battles and victory marches on chariots. For the Romans, it was go big or go home.
Read MoreSeeing history come alive is definitely the best way of learning.
Read MoreBeing away from a home and in so many foreign places everyday was both physically and mentally draining, and I wanted to clear out some cluttered thoughts consuming my mind these past few days.
Read MoreThese past two weeks our class went on little fieldtrips to different part of Rome, visiting archaeological sites, ancient landfills, the famous Roman aqueducts, and a former power station-turned-museum. I love being able to learn history standing at the exact place history was made.
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