Trevor Roberts, Past JI student designer – “My JI project thrived with the involvement of SOM who establishes a higher caliber of design – with professional critique, comes a successful design, which ultimately equates to aiding the community in need in a more direct and thoughtful manner.”

Jessica Kuhlman, Past JI student designer – “Working with professional mentors was not only a huge design encouragement but also helped prepare me for the interdisciplinary nature of this industry.”

Gilbert Garzon, Past JI student designer – “Knowing that you have extra support from professors and mentors gives you more confidence on what you are able to accomplish with your design.”

Carly Althoff, Past JI student designer – “Collaborating with BAR was incredibly easy because the firm was so excited and supportive of my endeavors through the process.  My architect mentors at BAR encouraged and challenged me as a designer, and traveling overseas with one of them made for a life-changing adventure.”

Justin Hibner, Project Architect at BAR Architects – “Participating in the Journeyman International Sponsorship program is a rewarding and exciting opportunity to become part of a philanthropic effort that is more than just a simple donation. Being part of the transformation and recovery efforts in a distant and traumatized region fulfills a desire within me to give back to society. As a practicing architect, it can be difficult to find meaning in your day to day career path, when projects take years and the social impact is limited. With the Journeyman mentorship, I am able to contribute some of my technical skills and design knowledge to improve the quality of the sponsor’s project, as well as have a direct impact on an emerging professional’s career. I am very excited to continue this partnership and see the project to completion and beyond.”

Maddie Pfeffer, Designer at BAR Architects – “Being involved in a Journeyman International project is to be a part of something larger than I imagined. Initially, it began with admiration and eagerness to help Carly fulfill her passion to help others through architecture. Over the course of this sponsorship, Carly and I developed a valuable friendship as well as supported my personal aspiration to one day teach architectural design. What I wasn’t expecting was a ripple effect in which Carly’s project would change my life. Going to the Philippines for the site visit has changed my perception of everyday appreciation and what it means to live as a community rather than individuals separated by oceans. Working with JI has guided the future of my architectural career to contribute in a purposeful and spiritual way. Carly’s thesis is uniquely extraordinary, connecting an exceptional team of creative and inspirational people. It has already influenced many lives, and I am so excited to see the effects as this vision becomes a reality.”