Ben, th I am a 4 year Masters of Architecture student at the University of Kansas, and I attended your lecture yesterday. I am writing in hopes of securing an architecture internship position for Summer 2012. I am confident that I would excel as a member of the MADE team. My skill set and variety of experiences in the design and building industries have prepared me to become a productive member of your design process. I have a passion for collaboration and I am eager to contribute my ideas and hard work to develop design solutions with experienced, high achieving professionals. My passion in architecture lies in materials based design and detailing. The materials chosen help bring life to a completed project. Texture, color, mass and form work together to inform the subconscious experience of a space. MADE has used its understanding of material composition, connection detailing, and light modulation to build a reputation as one of New York’s most innovative young firms. I particularly appreciate the design process that MADE has developed over the past 9 years. Through its careful attention to detail and its construction of full-‐scale mock-‐ups, it is clear that MADE is committed to both its clients and to the integrity of its designs. The time and effort spent on these stages of the design process are evident in each completed project. You mentioned in your lecture that MADE’s current process typically utilizes a group of three employees to supervise and maintain a job site. When I asked if you found that the recent integration of more skilled tradesmen into your construction process had inhibited or expanded your design capabilities, I was excited to hear that this development has enabled you to become even more creative with your designs. MADE prides itself on achieving innovative solutions to design problems through collaboration with clients, community and colleagues. I have researched many firms around the country and I am certain that this would be an exceptional environment for me to develop as an architect. With my passion for materiality and a hands-‐on approach to design, as well as my skills in digital and physical modeling and drawing, I would excel as a 2012 summer intern at MADE. Thank you for your consideration. I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, Michael P. Fahey 1137 Indiana St. Apt. 3 Lawrence, KS 66044 402.881.1339 mpfahey@ku.edu
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