PAMELA WACKETT Q&A WITH PAMELA WACKETT, DIRECTOR, KOHN PEDERSEN FOX
I always had a strong curiosity about how to make places nicer. I grew up in a city on the desert of Chile, with sand dunes along a long beach, but very little green areas. I was constantly reimagining my surroundings, thinking of improvements like lush gardens, that would make me happier. I knew architecture was for me and I’m grateful that UNAB had an ambitious approach towards technology and the understanding of business. I graduated with computer skills that only very few had in those years
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so very quickly I was designing the most challenging projects for the best studios in Santiago. Can you elaborate on how you approach creating a dialogue between a building’s form, façade, and plan in your projects? I believe in creating a seamless connection between the interior and exterior design. The building massing is not just an urban gesture, it also needs to reflect the internal complexity to develop into a beautiful and efficient scheme. With a clear and strong design concept, the facades and layouts will have a fluid evolution, reinforcing the initial conceptual articulation.
Every project is different, a fun journey where we try and test different configurations in a collaborative process with the client, the community, and the team.
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What inspired you to pursue a career in architecture, and how did your education at Universidad Nacional Andres Bello shape your professional journey?