Hello everyone, I know I’m late so allow me to introduce myself, my name is Eric Ayala, and I am one of the millions of native New Yorkers living around this city. I am from the Bronx, so checking out Brooklyn while at this school has been like exploring a foreign country. I’m honestly impressed by Brooklyn and happy I chose City Tech. While growing up in a place like NY, I became fascinated by construction, urban planning, and the beauty of a modern city. This ultimately fueled my interest for architecture, which is my major here at City Tech. I first enrolled in a vocational school for architecture in the Bronx where I later moved to Syracuse, NY to attend Onondaga Community College’s Architecture program. Now I’m here with you guys pursuing a Bachelor’s in ARH. I consider English one of my strengths even though I don’t enjoy writing anymore, just the feeling I get after completing assignments. My favorite place in NYC besides my house is definitely Sheep Meadow lawn in Central Park. I look forward to getting through this course with you guys!
The picture I posted you should all recognize. It is the Chrysler Building, New York’s best looking building in my opinion. It is an art deco building constructed during the first skyscraper boom in human history. It is just as iconic to me as it is to New York and the world. Now, you can barely see it among the NY skyline but it remains one of New York’s hidden gems!
Welcome aboard Eric. That’s a great shot of the Chrysler Building. I was lucky enough to once attend an event on its impressive deck, surrounded by those giant Gargoyles.