Lunch at Lapana
Lunch at Lapana. I had Cafe con Leche, Smoothie de kiwi y duraznos, and a torta jamon y queso.
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Dinner at Alfonsina
Enchaladas Matambre, _______, y__________
We also had a charcutery platter to share. It seemed standard with local chorizo, salami, cheeses, and breads. Do to a miss translation by Professor Crembil, many of us also tried the pickled local vegetables. When we asked what they were since they were not familiar flavors he corrected himself and we learned they were tongue and intestine! I think trying them as vegetables made them less concerning but not necessarily something I would order again.
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Lighting choice?
It is unfortunate that such a stunning cathedral with such an inspiring and dramatic interior would use light bulbs that look so out of place and distracting.
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Inside the Cathedral
Inside the ______ Cathedral.
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Cathedral Colors
The arch and columns that surround the door of the ______ Cathedral in our neighborhood.
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Cordoban apartment buildings
Some classic Cordoban apartment buildings
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Old campus
Visiting the main offices and original school of architecture in Cordoba.
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Another day of walking
Images from today's walking tour around Cordoba
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A glimpse of home
Caught a view of our roof while touring.
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Walking tour of our neighborhood
First evening tour with Professor Gustavo Crembil.
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A Room with a Pet?
There is a pigeon nest in the port hole style window in our bathroom. It looked like art at first, but then it woke up and started to preen!
We also have a similar window in our kitchen with occasional visitors, but not a second permanent resident.
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We made it!
Our flight group made it!
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Heading Out
Off to NYC to depart for Latin America!
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Bags are packed
Luggage is ready to go south
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Architecture Students Present at PLEA Conference
Assistant Professor Alexandra Rempel, graduate students Mae-Ling Lokko, Naomi Keena, Kenton Phillips, and Mohamed Aly Etman, and undergraduate student Zachary Pearson from the Rensselaer School of Architecture presented papers at the Passive and Low Energy Architecture (PLEA) Conference in Los Angeles, California. PLEA is a commitment to the development, documentation, and diffusion of the principles of bioclimatic design and the application of natural and innovative techniques for sustainable architecture and urban design. The 2016 PLEA conference is the first occasion since 1981 that the United States has been host to this international event.
See the full article on the RPI SoA webpage HERE....
Design Development Finals
Pearson presenting Design Development project to jury including Professors Mark Mistur and Bryan Kim.
To view this project, please visit this page highlighting the Dance Palace HERE
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Zachary Pearson Receives 2nd TANYS Award for Choreography
Zachary Pearson receives his second Theatre Association of New York State Award for Excellence in Choreography. Vice President of Adjudication Services, Paul Nelson reviewed this production of The Mystery of Edwin Drood and selected Pearson to be honored with this award signifying "theatrical skill base not routinely noted in non-professional theatre."
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It’s Official
I have been accepted into Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute School of Architectures inaugural semester abroad in Latin America. I will be using this blog page on my main web site to keep you updated with work, photos, and text....
Accepted
Dear Zachary,
CONGRATULATIONS!
You have been selected to participate in the first biannual South American Studies Program. You will be our ambassadors on this inaugural semester-long program and can anticipate an extraordinary deep learning experience of many dimensions.
The selection committee consisted of David Bell, Alexandra Rempel and Gustavo Crembil. The applications for the program were many, and they were strong. Please be aware that there are highly qualified alternates who would like to participate. If you discover or determine at any time that you will not participate for any reason, please inform Carly and me as soon as possible so that we can inform the next person in line. Stay tuned for more information including a deposit date and amount, an update on the costs, and notice of scheduled meetings to build your awareness of the socio-political, geographical and professional context of South America, and in particular Argentina and Chile before you go. You will also be receiving a license for Rosetta...
Latin America-Fall 2016
Info session to introduce the opportunity to spend Fall 2016 studying abroad in Latin America.
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Pearson Presents at IDS Honors Review
Pearson presents during Honors Crit to guest including Dean Evan Douglis and Lydia Kallipoliti.
To view this project, please visit this page highlighting HalPAC HERE
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RPI Students Involved in $1M Winning Project, Breathing Lights
The Lighting Research Center‘s collaborative installation project “Breathing Lights“ proposes to illuminate nearly 350 vacant homes in Albany, Schenectady, and Troy nightly over two months in fall 2016 to regenerate interest in once-vibrant neighborhoods that currently have high vacancy rates. It is one of four projects nationwide to receive a $1 million grant from the Bloomberg Public Art Challenge.
Researchers and students at RPI’s Lighting Research Center (LRC) assisted artist Adam Frelin, Assistant Professor of Art at SUNY Albany, and Barbara Nelson, an architect at RPI’s Campus Planning and Facilities Design Department, in the development of this installation. The project will culminate in a regional summit on vacant homes and neighborhood revitalization that will engage local residents, prospective buyers and investors, and policy makers.
Frelin and Nelson sought to enliven 350 abandoned buildings in Albany, Troy, and Schenectady by making them “breathe” using interior lights of shifting, dynamic brightness. They approached the Lighting Research Center to solve the technical challenges of making...
Pearson and Hulse Present at Housing Design Honors Review
Pearson and Hulse presenting Housing Design project during Honors Review under Professor Edwin Liu.
To view this project, please visit this page highlighting COWS HERE
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Zachary Pearson Receives TANYS Award for Choreography
Zachary Pearson receives Theatre Association of New York State Award for Excellence in Choreography. Vice President of Adjudication Services, Paul Nelson reviewed the production and selected Pearson to be honored with this award signifying "theatrical skill base not routinely noted in non-professional theatre."
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Proctor’s CAST Usher of the Year
Zachary Pearson, member of the The Cultivating Arts & Students Together programs at Proctors, named as student usher of the year by CEO, Philip Morris and Technical Director, Cindy LaRoe (pictured above)....
Honors Convocation
Zachary Pearson attends Honors Convocation. Photographs include Drew Matonek (President of HVCC) as well as Jill Palmer-Wood and Paul Benoit (Professors of Architecture)....
Kenneth M. Barber Award for Excellence in Experimental Physics
Breezy Knight, Anton Andriyanov and Zachary Pearson receiving the Kenneth M. Barber Award for Excellence in Experimental Physics.
Photo By Anthony Salamone for HVCC...
SUNY Chancellor’s Award
"Pearson, who is studying Computer Aided Drafting at Hudson Valley Community College, was honored at a recent ceremony along with other recipients from across the State University's colleges and universities.
Zach has continually been a President's List student during his time at the college and also has been named to Who's Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities. He is an active volunteer in his community and also is active in a variety of stage productions throughout the Capital Region. On campus, he serves as a tour guide for the HVCC Admissions Office."
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Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities & Colleges
Receiving the Who's Who Among Students in American Universities & Colleges from Drew Matonak (President of HVCC)...