The aim of my study was to explore methodologies of architecture in Europe, specifically in Italy, which require regenerative interventions while respecting site-specific cultural and historical context. The design of buildings was not the only consideration but also its relationship between the site and its surroundings. In my studying abroad period, I have been enrolled at Politecnico di Milano to acquire the Master Degree in Architectural Design as a necessary step for my career development. I also took advantage of my past work experiences. In order to complete the study in a multidimensional analysis, I partitioned the study into three phases. In these phases I worked on projects at sites in Italy and other countries in Europe and the world.
The first phase was about the analysis and restoration of historical sites, and about methods of coexistence of the new interventions with an existing urban fabric as a regenerative technique with a social consideration. These were done through projects at UNESCO World Heritage Sites such as the historic district of Prague, the Island of Lipari in the Aeolian Islands of Italy, Naples, and others.
In my second phase I got practical experiences in a professional environment. For that I did an internship at an architecture office in Roma. There I got to know the European architecture society outside of academia, and I learned about real-world projects.
In my last phase I studied the developments of the Munich city through its history. I studied related bibliographies, including historical maps and databases, and I re-drew the building plan and made a survey.
I learned a multitude of topics while enjoying discussions and fruitful experiences with both professors and colleagues of international backgrounds.