{"id":41501,"date":"2025-01-15T15:00:49","date_gmt":"2025-01-15T14:00:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.architect-us.com\/blog\/?p=41501"},"modified":"2025-01-15T07:12:39","modified_gmt":"2025-01-15T06:12:39","slug":"embarking-on-a-new-chapter-my-journey-to-houston-as-an-architect","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.architect-us.com\/blog\/2025\/01\/embarking-on-a-new-chapter-my-journey-to-houston-as-an-architect\/","title":{"rendered":"Embarking on a New Chapter: My Journey to Houston as an Architect"},"content":{"rendered":"

In the next few hours, I\u2019ll be embarking on a new chapter in my life, so I wanted to take a moment to introduce myself. My name is Natalia, I\u2019m from Colombia, I\u2019m an architect<\/strong> and artist. Throughout my professional career, I\u2019ve had the opportunity to work on projects of various scales, from retail design to urban planning. Housing has been a significant focus in my career<\/strong>, shaping my professional interests and aspirations.<\/p>\n

I earned my master\u2019s degree in Architecture<\/strong> from Tsinghua University in Beijing. I planned to grow professionally in China, but the COVID-19 pandemic shifted those plans. Life is a roulette, full of challenges that teach us how to adjust and adapt. After the pandemic, I returned to Colombia. This period allowed me to gain new perspectives and develop additional skills, but my desire to collaborate with people from different cultures never wavered.<\/p>\n

Earlier this year, I discovered Architect-US<\/strong>. I had heard about trainee programs before but had never fully explored them. After learning more about it, I decided to take the plunge. I spoke with Patti, and after a few months of reflection, I made my decision to join. My entire process was supervised by Georgiana, who was incredibly supportive\u2014she answered all my questions and, along with the team, helped me improve my portfolio. Their guidance and job proposals eventually led me to conversations with the principals at RDLR Architects<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Now, I\u2019m heading to Houston to begin this exciting adventure at the studio and, more importantly, to start a new chapter in my life. While leaving my family and friends behind is bittersweet, I\u2019m motivated by the opportunity to achieve my professional goals. This experience will expand my skills and will allow me to learn from industry experts and gain fresh perspectives in the architectural field.<\/p>\n

I\u2019m thrilled to share what\u2019s next and look forward to this incredible journey!<\/p>\n

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