Assignment 1- Francis Kwok

Francis Kwok

Arch 4861- Professional Practice

February 5, 2019

When I was young; I never thought I would get into architecture. The choices I planned for myself were police, military, or accounting but from my parents; they wanted me to be a doctor. It was senior year of high school that I knew that majoring in accounting was something I really want in my future but something more hands on instead which brought me to architecture. There was times where I thought that architecture wasn’t for me during college even though for the first time, I actually tried my hardest in something and enjoyed it. I have a huge future planned for myself since I want to work hard now and play later. The things I learn at NYCCT help me think differently in many aspects like the world and my future goals.

My future plan is going for Masters in Architecture in a year then possible coming back to New York City College of Technology for construction management. I was also thinking about minoring in business whether it is during my construction management year or while I am working and not going to school anymore since I also want to get into real estate development and open up my own firm. Later as I get older and get my architecture license, I actually want to come back to teach students since it is also another way of learning new things. I love designing in all aspect even the technical part but even though I live in New York City all the time; I prefer residential house rather than skyscrapers. The architecture style I see myself during is like a mix of modern and traditional Japanese architecture whether it is for skyscrapers or houses. I want all my designs to be sustainability as well as LEED which will help with a greener planet as well as; push the world to new and innovative technology which continues to change and advance each day that passes.