Hi everybody! My name is Ben, and I’m a Senior Architectural Engineering major here at WPI. I’m more recently from Easton, MA, but I grew up in central Pennsylvania. That mix of environments gave me an appreciation for both natural landscapes and built ones, which definitely influences how I think about design.
Art has always been an important part of my life, even if it’s more casual. I’ve always loved doodling and sketching—especially during chill moments or while thinking through ideas. I’ve attached a few pages from my sketchbook, as well as some of the projects I did while in the Essentials of Art course here at WPI.
In my studies, I find the most creative freedom during the early design phases of a project. I really enjoy shaping spaces through floor plans and digital models in programs like Revit or Rhino. I have attached some renderings/plans of some of my previous architectural studio projects.
I’m comfortable with programs like Revit, Rhino, AutoCAD, Illustrator, and Photoshop, mostly for modeling, diagrams, and presentation work. I haven’t done much with programming or electronics yet, but I’m excited to explore how light and interaction can add a new layer to design through this class.
I’m really looking forward to seeing what everyone creates this term—and to learning something new along the way. Can’t wait to get to know you all and see your work!
—Ben
The badge I am giving you is detailed. Especially your architectural models. They are really awesome, thank you for showing them off!
Your art is very detailed, the first few pieces don’t have color but they capture the sense of the landscape or object well!
Your artwork is awesome! I specifically was impressed by how inventive and well-detailed your compositions are. They really bring your art to life!
I’m giving you the thought-provoking badge. I love how even in your simpler sketches, I am able to really feel a meaning behind it.
I would give you the cute badge! Something about your pencil drawings and paintings feels so cozy and I absolutely love them.
Ben, I would like to give you the impressive badge. Your art looks intentful and well thought out.
I’d give you the detailed badge, you really capture a lot in your doodles without them looking unreasonably hyper-realistic. It’s super impressive!
I’d like to give you the detailed badge! All of your work is so beautifully detailed it wow’s me! Both your drawings and 3d modeling is impressive!
Clever. Your use of the page space and style complements each other very well. There is a certain sense of whim in your minimalist, iconographic style.