Favorite place in Boston
My favorite place in Boston is Piers Park, locally known as “El Parque Azul”, Which means “The Blue Park”. It’s a wonderful place for relaxing with incredible views of downtown boston. What makes this park so special is its role as a community space, as it offers playgrounds, event space, the Pier Park sailing center, and a connection to the harbor walk and Bremen Park. I also have many personal memories here, spending summer afternoons as a kid with my family, playing, and having fun.
Childhood dream job
When I was around 8-10 years old, I was obsessed with Hot Wheels toys. I loved collecting them because they looked so cool, and over time, my collection grew to over 150+ cars. This sparked my interest in cars and the sport of racing. Despite having no driving experience, I dreamed of one day becoming a professional racer, competing in F1 or even NASCAR.
Favorite phase of design
Schematic Design is my favorite phase during the design process, as it’s the beginning of something new. You have the flexibility to explore ideas/concepts that coincide with the client’s vision while allowing for creativity. It’s an opportunity to think outside the box, presenting fresh ideas/perspectives and introducing new possibilities, all while maintaining the integrity of the project.
Most valuable advice I ever received
This is a story my partner shared with me. It’s about an older man and a little boy. Every morning before work, the man would take a walk along the beach. One morning, he noticed a boy walking the shore, picking something up and tossing it into the ocean. Curious, the man approached the boy and asked, “What are you doing”. The boy replied, “I’m throwing starfish back into the ocean. They can’t get back on their own and will die when the sun rises.” The man said to him, “There are thousands of starfish out here, you aren’t going to make much of a difference.” The boy picked up another starfish, threw it in the ocean, then looked at the man with a smile and said, “I made a difference to that one.” This story taught me that anyone can make a difference, even if it’s just to one person. All it takes is the willingness to try.
