“True art is a window into the transcendent” – Jordan Peterson, and to me, true architecture is the experience of the transcendent. There is something fundamental about architecture that resonates with the Soul. Perhaps it maybe the emotional response it elicits, or perhaps, it is hope. We are very much at a point in time when architects all over the world are starting to question how architecture is being experienced in this current climate.

The light may reveal the fine dust that has settled on the floor and the ants may dance across the room, the air within it maybe stale, and yet, we can experience the corridors of Barcelona Pavilion with life it once had through a virtual world.

As more buildings can be explored virtually, I think of how our perception of architecture is being altered. My approach to architectural design has been an attempt to understand how we experience architecture and how this is being affected by technology. In my work, I have tried to revisit the sentiments of a hand drawing and combine it with the intriguing forms created in a digital medium to conjure up a dreamlike reality.

Architecture is a reflection of the condition of society we live in. Therefore, it is crucial for architects to not only contemplate the existing lifestyles, but also, to enhance the overall experience of it. It is worth remembering the words spoken by Winston Churchill, “We shape our buildings; thereafter they shape us”

Architecture competitions have always played a significant role in progressing the profession. Much like a school, it provides a testing ground to experiment and push the boundaries of architecture, which in a real world situation would be extremely difficult. I enjoy competitions as they challenge me and my perception.