WHAT’S YOUR NAME?
Christoper Nelson
WHAT MOTIVATED YOU TO CHOOSE THE FIELD OF ARCHITECTURE?
At first, architecture was the academic focus while I pursued playing football in college. I learned quickly that I was really interested in the creative side of architecture. It led to the love of creative and technical balance that was naturally part of my personal interests.
WHAT TYPE OF WORK ARE YOU MOST INTERESTED IN?
I am interested in highly designed energy efficient architecture of all types.
WHAT HAVE BEEN YOUR BIGGEST CHALLENGES SINCE OBTAINING YOUR ARCHITECTURE DEGREE?
My biggest challenge since obtaining my degree has been finding the proper work/life balance. It took a while but I feel like I’ve made progress.
WHAT DID YOU LIKE ABOUT ARCHITECTURE SCHOOL?
I loved the opportunity to discover my creative side, the opportunity to push myself and learning something at every moment.
ANY CRITICISMS OF THE ARCHITECTURE EDUCATION EXPERIENCE?
I think the political nature of school can become a distraction from the opportunity to learn. I also sought a design focused master’s program that filled in the for the lack of technical education that I didn’t feel satisfied from my undergraduate architecture school.
WHAT ARE YOUR PROFESSIONAL GOALS?
My goals include becoming Passive House certified, designing energy efficient urban buildings/spaces, get into small scale development and develop my art practice.
WHO DO YOU CONSIDER TO BE SOME OF YOUR FAVORITE ARCHITECTS?
Some of my favorite firms/architects include Morphosis, Olson Kundig, Coop Himmelblau, Herzog and de Meuron and Marcel Breuer.
Photo: Cesar Aloy
Photo: Timo Wagner
DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE BUILDING OR CITY?
New York City (easily) and the original Whitney Museum.
WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO GET OUT OF YOUR AIA BROOKLYN CHAPTER MEMBERSHIP?
I would like to connect with the AIA Brooklyn community, attend events and get more involved.
