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East End students considering a career in architecture are in luck. Local architects are making the rounds to educate and inspire high schoolers who want to follow in their career footsteps.
Members of AIA Peconic, the local chapter of the American Institute of Architects, will be conducting a series of career seminars known as “Architect Talks” at East End high schools throughout the rest of the school year. During the sessions, AIA Peconic members will also be getting the word out about the organization’s merit scholarship, an award of up to $3,000, and its financial aid scholarship, an award of up to $4,500, offered to local high school and college students who study architecture.
The first talk was held at Hampton Bays High School earlier this month with architects Ric Stott, who owns Steelbone Design Company, and John David Rose, who owns John David Rose Architecture. The pair met with Hampton Bays students Kyle McDonald, Anthony Casciotta, Austin Lohr and Gerard Buckley. All four students are seniors who have been admitted to undergraduate architecture programs next year.
Mr. Stott and Mr. Rose, who is a Hampton Bays alumni, spent an entire class period with the four students. During the Hampton Bays presentation, the architects also gave students a crash course in Google SketchUp, a free software program that is used to create three-dimensional models.
AIA Peconic Director Kay Jones said that the “Architect Talks” program was established to inspire the next generation of architects who may one day work on the East End.
The organizers at AIA Peconic have since completed another seminar at Pierson High School in Sag Harbor. An additional talk is scheduled at Bridgehampton High School on April 22 and scheduling is underway for a presentation at Southampton High School.
Hampton Bays High School guidance counselor Thomas Little explained that the talks provided a unique opportunity for students interested in architecture to get a glimpse of what it is really like to work in the field. He added that the experience could also foster mentor relationships and give students a model to reach their goals.
“The kids were excited because they got to talk to professionals and see what it takes to get into this career,” he said.
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