What did you like the most about the Bachelor in Architecture at IE University? The inclusivity and merging of different cultures in one space stood out to me the most. I really enjoyed meeting people with different backgrounds and origins. I have Chinese origins, but I moved to Italy when I was five. As a result, I spent most of my life feeling different, but I found a lot of things in common with other third-culture students at IE University. It made me feel at home. What skills did you gain that have been useful in your career? During my years studying the Bachelor in Architectural Studies, I learned how to present projects in front of a committee and an audience. This has been useful in my career because part of the job of an architect is having the ability to talk and explain designs to clients. Tell us a bit about your professional experience since graduation. After graduating, I began working remotely for a Mexican firm. In the span of a year, we finished a residential project in the state of Morelos. It was such a rewarding experience to see our project actually being built, which is something you don’t see often while you’re a student. Once that project was complete, I worked for a small architecture firm in Pavia, Italy. We worked on a variety of projects, but our main focus was a competition to renovate an old school into an innovative eldercare center. Currently, I’m working in Milan for a residential renovation company. What makes our company different from a traditional architecture studio is that we provide everything related to renovation, from architectural design and construction supervision to selecting and supplying materials, finishes and furniture. My job is to help the clients in the renovation as a whole, not solely the design aspects of it. What do you see for your future? My next goal is to work for a bigger company and move abroad. I’d really like to gain work experience in Asia. I’m also interested in understanding how architects will play an important role in the next future, that is the future when metaverse is the new internet and people will buy digital houses as NFTs. Until then, I’m enjoying my current job position, continuing to learn more about this new technology, and participating in architectural competitions. What is your advice for anyone who wants to study architecture? My advice for anyone who wants to study architecture would be to carefully consider how difficult this profession is and how many responsibilities come with it, but to also think about how rewarding it will be to see your own projects come to life. I chose architecture because I wanted to improve people’s quality of life through design—which if you ask me, is a very important part.