a reflection of an impacted comminity

The most meaningful aspect of our two projects to me would be the affect they have on the people which have to live with them. If I felt that this project was intended for me, or was going to be placed (constructed) in my backyard, it would have to fit my lifestyle. It would conform to my needs and desires, fit my body and speak my language. On the other hand, this project is not for me. It will be influenced, constructed, and designed by me, which means the intensity will be the same as if it was for me, although these project will have to at least attempt to give the community what it needs. And I feel that trying to find out or discover what the community needs in order to design something special which works in their communitys is the most important aspect of the projects.

The impact and ingagement with the community for me will be quite interesting. I am outspoken and often rendered as strange. The community will get to know me, hopefully if there is enough time so they can begin to understand me. Some of the members of Pendleton's community have already seen me photographing, which is good I think because the more I am recognized the easier it will be to start to communicate.

I believe the most difficult aspect of the project is being an architect. An architect to me carefully considers what the client, patron, or community needs, wants, or desires and then puts a spin on that. If the community needs a pinic table for example, maybe an architect is not needed. But if the community wants a designed table which can or should possibly do much more, then this is the responsibility of an architect. It is the balance between what the community needs but also what the community might not know or understand that they can have by taking risks.