Hello,
My name is William Beal and I am a recent graduate student from the AAP program at Cornell University, achieving my M.Arch. degree. I have had a strong interest in architecture and its transformative power for a very long time and I have always felt a strong connection to the built environment.
As a designer, I believe architects are stewards of change and that innovation within the field of architecture and careful execution within the design process generate potential possibilities in combatting societal issues surrounding both the global north and the global south. Issues such as climate change, inequality both monetarily and in quality of life, pollution, excessive sprawl, and ecosystem destruction are all issues I wish to combat effectively through my designs. Therefore, I desire to gain more experience through the practice of architecture to fulfill my true purpose as an architect in the 21st century.
My academic work reflects my talent in designing highly detailed explorations, which all attempt to provide solutions to the complex nature of a site’s history, culture, and its own unique problems and attributes. I believe architects have the ability to provide possible solutions to many of the issues surrounding our current time and this belief has always motivated my work ethic.
DSDG, Sarasota Florida , Architectural intern
Went on site visits to take measurements for residential renovations and additions to built structures, made floor plans based on both measurements taken from the site and the client's specific needs, drew plans and elevations of new residential projects within Sarasota Florida, edited plans for both the senior architect and project manager, built a large digital site model of downtown Sarasota for a large commercial project, built a digital model of an existing bank (interior and exterior) for a new mixed-used commercial project (attached to bank), and built a physical model of a large residential tower for a client.
Architecture Joyce Owens LLC, Fort Myers, FL, US, Architectural intern
Worked within schematic design revolving around large to medium-sized residential projects; working on plans, elevations and detail drawings. Went on multiple site visits to two primary residential projects and was in charge of editing and adding materials for Principle’s website.
Architect. Inc, Alva, FL, US, Architectural Drafter
Worked directly with Principle Architect Robert A. Andrys on numerous structural plans; both industrial and residential. Had portrayed strong work ethic and efficiency in Computer Aided Design and blueprint alterations.
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, US, Architecture SoA (School of Architecture)
Paul Rudolph Scholarship, 2nd Place
The award is given based on a strong understanding of the importance of Mid-Century Modern architecture and its importance to the cultural heritage of The Sarasota School of Architecture (a regional style of post-war modern architecture (1941–1966))
All participants must write a 5-page paper on the significance of this movement, followed by a hand sketch of a prominent Mid-Century modern design.
Honors Graduate - University of Florida, Award
Dean’s list - University of Florida, Award
For a high academic record
Ferendino Endowment - University of Florida, Award
An award given due to academic excellence
Honors Scholar Graduate Achievement Award - Edison State College, Award
Was chosen due to the level of rigorous classes taken, chosen for high standing integrity, and also awarded due to GPA.
