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 Returning to school ‘the greatest gift’
Master of Architecture, Summer Programs, Architecture School Maria Cook 12/16/23 Master of Architecture, Summer Programs, Architecture School Maria Cook 12/16/23

Returning to school ‘the greatest gift’

Keegan Metheringham returned to school later in life after working in the bike industry and construction. See his MArch application portfolio.

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Geography graduate maps career in architecture
Master of Architecture, Summer Programs, Architecture School Maria Cook 11/28/23 Master of Architecture, Summer Programs, Architecture School Maria Cook 11/28/23

Geography graduate maps career in architecture

“The three projects I completed during STUDIO FIRST became the highlights of my portfolio,” says Daphne Stams.

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Graduate Profile: ‘Why not allow the journey to be as beautiful as the destination?’
Master of Architecture, Architecture School, Jobs Maria Cook 6/8/23 Master of Architecture, Architecture School, Jobs Maria Cook 6/8/23

Graduate Profile: ‘Why not allow the journey to be as beautiful as the destination?’

Now working at a small firm in British Columbia, Josh Wallace illustrates the diversity of interests welcomed by the 3-year MArch program. And, he recorded the Athabasca Glacier.

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The road to architecture started with interior design
Master of Architecture, Architecture School Maria Cook 2/8/23 Master of Architecture, Architecture School Maria Cook 2/8/23

The road to architecture started with interior design

Having previously studied interior design and environmental design, Sarah Fahmy is now completing her MArch with a thesis that seeks to improve life in the Gaza Strip.

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Mechanical engineer shifts to architecture for greater creativity
Master of Architecture, Summer Programs, Architecture School Maria Cook 1/23/23 Master of Architecture, Summer Programs, Architecture School Maria Cook 1/23/23

Mechanical engineer shifts to architecture for greater creativity

"I envision working somewhere between engineering and architecture.”

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Why this parent left a 10-year career for architecture school
Master of Architecture, Architecture School, Summer Programs Maria Cook 4/17/22 Master of Architecture, Architecture School, Summer Programs Maria Cook 4/17/22

Why this parent left a 10-year career for architecture school

“Deciding to change careers is a very complex and personal decision,” says Derek Clouâtre. He explains how and why he took the plunge.

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Bringing a sociological perspective to architecture
Master of Architecture, Architecture School, Summer Programs Maria Cook 3/28/22 Master of Architecture, Architecture School, Summer Programs Maria Cook 3/28/22

Bringing a sociological perspective to architecture

Stephanie Casanova, who transitioned from sociology, looks forward to a career “that is multidisciplinary, just as my path into architecture has been.”

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End-of-School Speech Recalls ‘Beautiful Moments’
Master of Architecture, Architecture School Maria Cook 5/12/21 Master of Architecture, Architecture School Maria Cook 5/12/21

End-of-School Speech Recalls ‘Beautiful Moments’

“We are achievers. We are resilient. We are dreamers with unique visions to offer at an especially important time in history.”

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Thesis: A renewal plan for reggae’s birthplace
Master of Architecture, Summer Programs Maria Cook 4/23/21 Master of Architecture, Summer Programs Maria Cook 4/23/21

Thesis: A renewal plan for reggae’s birthplace

Trench Town’s rich architectural, social, and cultural history inspired Kimberley Wint’s Master of Architecture thesis.

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STUDIO FIRST: A Preparatory Program
Summer Programs Maria Cook 11/15/20 Summer Programs Maria Cook 11/15/20

STUDIO FIRST: A Preparatory Program

Read about the experiences of two students who have gone through STUDIO FIRST.

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Barcelona to Cape Town
Architecture School, Master of Architecture Maria Cook 10/25/20 Architecture School, Master of Architecture Maria Cook 10/25/20

Barcelona to Cape Town

One of the highlights of Gabrielle Argent’s experience at Carleton was the chance to travel.

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Getting Started
Architecture School, Master of Architecture Maria Cook 10/25/20 Architecture School, Master of Architecture Maria Cook 10/25/20

Getting Started

Figuring out what to do in life isn't always easy.

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