Chair Design Project
Wilson High School Mentor Program
May 21, 2019
Architecture instructor Jeffrey Jackson at Wilson High School in Long Beach presented Kollin Altomare with a Design Linked Learning Partner Award.
Over the last several years, Michael Kollin and architectural designer Bryan Pliez have made it a priority to participate in the school's Architecture mentor program, where they spend time with students in the classroom once or twice a year educating them on various aspects of architecture. This year was no different as both Michael and Bryan served as jury members for a Chair Design project - a final class presentation for the students.
Grade 9-12 students were tasked with designing and building a working prototype for a chair that would be graded on a point system. Various interesting chair designs made from recycled materials ranging from cardboard to particleboard to wood, all passed the "sit test" for functionality and fun. Joining them on the jury was AIA Long Beach Chapter President, Carina Mills.
"We appreciate the opportunity to stay involved with the school's Architecture program and we truly enjoy helping the kids to get prepared for their future," stated Michael Kollin.
Over the last several years, Michael Kollin and architectural designer Bryan Pliez have made it a priority to participate in the school's Architecture mentor program, where they spend time with students in the classroom once or twice a year educating them on various aspects of architecture. This year was no different as both Michael and Bryan served as jury members for a Chair Design project - a final class presentation for the students.
Grade 9-12 students were tasked with designing and building a working prototype for a chair that would be graded on a point system. Various interesting chair designs made from recycled materials ranging from cardboard to particleboard to wood, all passed the "sit test" for functionality and fun. Joining them on the jury was AIA Long Beach Chapter President, Carina Mills.
"We appreciate the opportunity to stay involved with the school's Architecture program and we truly enjoy helping the kids to get prepared for their future," stated Michael Kollin.
Chair Design Project
Wilson High School Mentor Program
May 21, 2019
Architecture instructor Jeffrey Jackson at Wilson High School in Long Beach presented Kollin Altomare with a Design Linked Learning Partner Award.
Over the last several years, Michael Kollin and architectural designer Bryan Pliez have made it a priority to participate in the school's Architecture mentor program, where they spend time with students in the classroom once or twice a year educating them on various aspects of architecture. This year was no different as both Michael and Bryan served as jury members for a Chair Design project - a final class presentation for the students.
Grade 9-12 students were tasked with designing and building a working prototype for a chair that would be graded on a point system. Various interesting chair designs made from recycled materials ranging from cardboard to particleboard to wood, all passed the "sit test" for functionality and fun. Joining them on the jury was AIA Long Beach Chapter President, Carina Mills.
"We appreciate the opportunity to stay involved with the school's Architecture program and we truly enjoy helping the kids to get prepared for their future," stated Michael Kollin.
Over the last several years, Michael Kollin and architectural designer Bryan Pliez have made it a priority to participate in the school's Architecture mentor program, where they spend time with students in the classroom once or twice a year educating them on various aspects of architecture. This year was no different as both Michael and Bryan served as jury members for a Chair Design project - a final class presentation for the students.
Grade 9-12 students were tasked with designing and building a working prototype for a chair that would be graded on a point system. Various interesting chair designs made from recycled materials ranging from cardboard to particleboard to wood, all passed the "sit test" for functionality and fun. Joining them on the jury was AIA Long Beach Chapter President, Carina Mills.
"We appreciate the opportunity to stay involved with the school's Architecture program and we truly enjoy helping the kids to get prepared for their future," stated Michael Kollin.