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Wednesday, July 24, 2013

Helen I Mittelstadt

University of Minnesota - B.Arch '89

What was the most important thing/skill/concept you learned at the School of Architecture?
Teamwork, long hours, concept of the deadline, and rendering skills.

Who made the most lasting impression (most influenced you) and why?
Ralph Rapson and his incredible hand and James Stageberg, because he was encouraging and brilliant.

What is your favorite memory from your studio days?
All nighters with beer cans hanging out the windows.

Please identify one (or more) memorable design project that you worked on while a student at the School of Architecture.
Intergenerational student housing.

What major forces (such as individual architects, design philosophies, rendering styles, research methods, etc.) do you remember influencing you significantly as a student?
Architectonics, Ralph Rapson, James Stageberg, Michael Graves, and Predock. 

Cite an example (be specific) that illustrates how you used the education you received at the School of Architecture to positively impact (or better) your community, city, nation or the world.
I use graphic skills learned to volunteer teaching drawing to underprivileged kids.
 


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