Every teenager experiences the
moment when they have to make their own decisions. One of them is choosing the
path they want to follow, so here I am explaining to you why I want to study
Architecture at the Manchester School of Architecture. Firstly, MSA
has impressed me by the great number of architects it educated, such as Norman Foster, and due to
the fact that it is ranked among the best architecture courses in UK. I think that
Manchester is the vibrant, multicultural and viable city which suits me and
where I will manage to broaden my horizons and develop my creativity, shape my
personality and enhance my skills. Moreover, my awareness and expertise in architectural
domain will grow as I will benefit from both institutions’ resources, MMU and
the University of Manchester.
One project that I have visited and impressed me deeply was the L’Oceanografic
in the east of the city Valencia, Spain. It is the largest complex of this type
including many intriguing structures, but the one which caught my eye was
the Main Entry Building designed by Felix Candela. In my view,
it closely resembles Zaha Hadid’s curves and instils purity due to its white
roof which has a fascinating shape that can be confused with some waves. Not
only does the roof, which is like the sea foam, reflect the marine area, but also
the blue windows which represent the ocean itself.
Antonio Gaudi is by far my
favourite architect and succeeds in inspiring me every time I see his works. His
style reveals unique and distinctive forms of art. As I see it, Gaudi is an
example for every single architect for the reason that his inspiration came
from essential elements which define our humanity such as nature and religion.
All his designs are part of an architectural breakthrough, but the
construction which aroused my interest was Sagrada
Familia. I had the opportunity to enter it and while I was analysing every
detail, my mind was performing an endless monologue for Gaudi’s fantasy and
originality which created these masterpieces well thought of in architecture.
Saint Basil’s Cathedral is an alluring
and remarkable work of art which I want to see in the near future. It is an odd
building due to its design which has no similarity in Russian architecture and
perhaps this is the reason why it thrills me so much. I think that those red bricks on which shapes of vivid colours are placed, are the symbol of a bonfire flame rising
into the sky and they hide an equally exciting interior.
I hope my portfolio was successful in displaying my skills and passion for architecture. I strongly believe that as a student at the MSA I would be able to further develop my knowledge and the strong education you offer me would allow me to do this.
I hope my portfolio was successful in displaying my skills and passion for architecture. I strongly believe that as a student at the MSA I would be able to further develop my knowledge and the strong education you offer me would allow me to do this.