AUTOBIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

OH, HELLO THERE!

TRISTAN ALEXANDRA

SANTANGELO

FROM

Toronto, Ontario

EDUCATION

B.F.A. Bachelors of Fine Arts (2019) Ontario College of Art & Design University Cross-Disciplinart Art: Life Studies

M.Arch Masters of Architecture (2021) The Boston Architectural College Masters of Architecture

My name is Tristan Santangelo, I am a Canadian student who is developing her education as an architect at The Boston Architectural College.

Although this pandemic has faced me with many challenges, I have also been faced with the great opportunity to attend The Boston Architectural College for their online Masters of Architecture program.

My interest in architecture stems from the respect I have for history and curiosity for design. Due to the constant exposure I had to architecture and design over the course of my lifetime, I feel as though picking the “ah-ha!” moment for my epiphany of passion for architecture dates back to being a young girl in the back seat driving up to our family cottage in Muskoka. Seeing all the different structures, that I was not often exposed to in suburban Toronto, drew my attention and immediately peaked my interest. From then on, I started to pay more attention to the different façades certain structures have and the relevance they have in their geographical area.

Over my exploration within architecture, the theme of sustainability have proven itself to be a recurring instance in the work I develop. Ensuring to design a building that aids in creating a better future for Earth, helps providing me with the momentum to keep moving forward when I am faced with challenges that come along.