Thank you so much for taking an interest in me!
My name is Andrea Arias, and I was born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico. I got my Bachelors of Fine Arts in Architecture from Savannah College of Art & Design in Savannah, Georgia. …
The Definitive Guide for the Kitchen Olympics
Let’s be real. Any kitchen can cook up a TV dinner, some chicken and rice, and even, dare I say, a nice salmon on special occasions. But Thanksgiving is a whole ‘nother level.
1 TURKEY STAR *
This is for the kitchens that at least have an…
Shortform 1.0
Here I am in a coffee shop. To be specific, the coffee shop next to my house. If I dare take the effort, I could even see the balcony of my apartment from where my general location is. I am an outstanding cliché, sitting at a coffee shop…
A short review of a house in Paraguay —
The first thing that stood out for me in this project, beyond its beautiful vaulted space, is the following excerpt from the architects:
When a project is conceived in terms of dreams, desires, sensations, and magic, the architectural response turns more…
Made for future U.S.A & Puerto Rico Architects
So you want to be an Architect? Welcome to the club! I started my journey all the way back in 2010, and a couple of weeks ago I finished a major milestone (Step 2). But more on that later. I remember how…
A story of overcoming Designer’s Block
With school, work and life — I have been struggling in my last year of Masters, in the class I least expected: Design. …
As the trial comes to a close here is an assessment to yet another word document program.
I encountered Roam about a month ago, and I started the month trial. I had looked at some people use it, their perspective on it and how they thought it made them better…
For centuries, we’ve pushed the natural world out. Time to stop.
This article is written as a prelude to an extensive list about the future of architecture. As I was crafting the list, I realized every item needed an exclusive in depth look. So let’s talk about Biophilia.
Midway through my Master’s Degree, I had a sustainability class taught by Prof…
They’re fast. They’re efficient. They’re the future of nationalization & globalization.
This article is written as a prelude to an extensive list about the future of architecture. As I was crafting the list, I realized every item needed an exclusive in depth look. So let’s talk about Hyperloops.
What is a Hyperloop?
A Hyperloop…
Based on a real conversation with my mom
“I want to build out there, in space. On the Moon, on Mars, & Beyond!” I said excitedly.
I was met with a short silence.
“I just don’t get it. Mars? Is there even oxygen there? Can we even grow plants? …
