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Narita Ico

Continuing Studies Instructor

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Education:

MArch
University of British Columbia
MLA
University of British Columbia
BEnDs

Bio

Narita is a Filipina-Canadian designer currently living and learning as a guest on the unceded and ancestral lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) people, where she graduated from the Master of Architecture and Landscape Architecture Dual Degree program at the University of British Columbia. She is the recipient of the 2021 IOC IPC IAKS Bronze Medal Architecture & Design Award for Young Professionals and has completed fellowships with the Canadian Pavilion at the Venice Architecture Biennale and the Banff Centre.

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Research Interests

Narita’s work is grounded in cultural knowledge with a focus on handcrafts combined with technical skills. She believes that designing for community requires architects to engage with interconnected systems including the people, land, and waters.

Courses

Course Name Department Course Code Term
Teen Courses CSTC 110 CS26/SU

Description

Design a better world through Architecture + Environmental Design. If you are curious about how spaces, buildings and landscapes are designed, and how they influence the well-being of communities and the environment, then this course is for you! The design of spaces and places play crucial roles in shaping our communities. It influences how people interact with their surroundings, move through spaces and navigate the environemtn, and the overall wellness and sustainability of communities. This course offers a glimpse into the dynamic field of spatial and environmental design, providing opportunities for further exploration in architecture, environmental sciences, sustainability, and beyond. Through hands-on activities and projects, you will learn to transform conceptual ideas into spatial designs, discuss relationships between people and the natural and built environment, and explore how spaces and landscapes can promote sustainability and enhance quality of life. Our experienced instructors will guide you, providing personalized feedback to enhance your skills and support your creativity and exploration. By the end of the course, you'll have worked on exciting projects that build skills relevant to diverse industries and career paths.

Material List: Be prepared for your course. Download the material list to source and purchase your supplies before your first class.

Pre-requisites

No prerequisites.