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Architecture Learning Experience

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Who did you meet with today?

Cyrus Amani-Taleshi

Where do they work? What does the company do?

Cyrus works at LCA, and his company designs buildings; they also oversees the approval process for both large and small projects.

What did you learn today? What were some highlights?

We learn that being an architect is pretty cool and fun if you like to design, but it can also be frustrating sometimes.

What insights did you gain into the field of real estate development?

I learned that real estate development involves planning, teamwork, and understanding laws and finances. I also learned that projects take a lot of patience and problem solving.

What did you find the most interesting about the field in the field after today?

I learn that when architects are designing a building it takes a lot of patience and it can be difficult sometimes.

Three people stand in a colorful room, exploring a display case filled with small human figurines and models—a unique architecture education setting with green and yellow walls and birdhouse-like objects atop the case.
Interns stand in a room at LIghthouse.
Three young people stand and talk by glass doors in a brightly lit indoor space, suggesting a dynamic learning experience. Two wear hoodies, one black and one pink; the third, dressed all in black, looks toward the door. Part of a fourth person is visible on the right.
Interns view a space at Lighthouse.
Five people stand in a line indoors against a yellow and green wall, reflecting a unique experience of learning within vibrant architecture. Four face forward, while one person on the far right stands apart. Sunlight streams in onto the carpeted floor.
Blueprint team and Interns in hallway at Lighthouse.
Three people stand in a colorful room, exploring a display case filled with small human figurines and models—a unique architecture education setting with green and yellow walls and birdhouse-like objects atop the case.

Architecture Learning Experience

March 12, 2026

By Deion Perez-Morales, Spring Intern

Who did you meet with today?

Cyrus Amani-Taleshi

Where do they work? What does the company do?

Cyrus works at LCA, and his company designs buildings; they also oversees the approval process for both large and small projects.

What did you learn today? What were some highlights?

We learn that being an architect is pretty cool and fun if you like to design, but it can also be frustrating sometimes.

What insights did you gain into the field of real estate development?

I learned that real estate development involves planning, teamwork, and understanding laws and finances. I also learned that projects take a lot of patience and problem solving.

What did you find the most interesting about the field in the field after today?

I learn that when architects are designing a building it takes a lot of patience and it can be difficult sometimes.

Three people stand in a colorful room, exploring a display case filled with small human figurines and models—a unique architecture education setting with green and yellow walls and birdhouse-like objects atop the case.
Interns stand in a room at LIghthouse.

Three young people stand and talk by glass doors in a brightly lit indoor space, suggesting a dynamic learning experience. Two wear hoodies, one black and one pink; the third, dressed all in black, looks toward the door. Part of a fourth person is visible on the right.
Interns view a space at Lighthouse.

Five people stand in a line indoors against a yellow and green wall, reflecting a unique experience of learning within vibrant architecture. Four face forward, while one person on the far right stands apart. Sunlight streams in onto the carpeted floor.
Blueprint team and Interns in hallway at Lighthouse.

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