Hello, my name is Emanuil. 

My journey in architecture began in Denver, CO, where I was captivated by the endless possibilities the field offered.

After earning my Bachelor …More
of Science in Architecture from UC Denver, I embarked on an 18-month journey in Paris. This period was fundamental as I had the privilege to work with two distinguished architecture firms. Each firm had a distinct architectural philosophy. I honed my skills on a broad spectrum of projects, from residential communal dwellings to large sports centre arenas, and everything in between, including refurbishment projects in the heart of Paris, France. 

At MSA, I found myself drawn to the NSH atelier through its unique approach to originating non-standard forums that architecture can inscribe through material exploration, unconventional sites and aspiring future sustainable notions. 

I am eager to share my enthusiasm with fellow students and professionals and embark on exciting projects within the field of architecture.

DAY 1

On the first day, we organised a series of activities to help students get to know each other, starting with a bingo game where they could introduce themselves, ask questions, …More
and find common interests.

After these icebreakers, we presented our project, outlining its aims, structure, and the activities planned over the following two weeks.

We then moved on to the first creative task, in which students were asked to design an abstract space using three words—each selected from separate categories: emotion, colour, and character. They were encouraged to interpret these words freely, relating their ideas to the Ince Chapels.

The outcomes reflected each student’s unique perspective and interpretation of emotional connections to space, explored through the use of colour. This process also highlighted their individual approaches to spatial relationships.

To conclude the session, each student created a personal colour palette they felt should be represented in the project. The group then voted to select the colours and emotions that would define the collective palette moving forward.

DAY 9

On Day 9, the students advanced their design work by translating their program analyses into spatial compositions within the Ince Chapels. Each student focused on a thematic …More
category—Heritage, Arts and Culture, or Health and Wellness—and began developing architectural proposals tailored to their chosen theme.

Using isometric drawings, floor plans, sections, and elevations, they explored how their concepts could be physically and visually integrated into the existing chapel structures. These drawings formed a cohesive visual narrative, clearly expressing how each program would occupy and transform the space.

DAY 10

On the final day, the students presented their design proposals to representatives from Buttress Architects and key stakeholders involved in the MSA Live project. Each student …More
articulated their design approach, explaining the rationale behind their programmatic interventions and how these responded to both the spatial qualities and the broader landscape of the Ince Chapels.

The feedback from Buttress and the stakeholders was overwhelmingly positive. They expressed genuine enthusiasm for the students’ insights and creative interpretations and expressed their excitement about viewing the complete body of work at the upcoming MSA Live exhibition.

To celebrate the project's conclusion, the entire group gathered for a pizza outing. The atmosphere was filled with pride and satisfaction as the students reflected on their achievements and the meaningful engagement facilitated by The Friends of Waterhouse throughout the process.