Architecture allowed Tayo from Carlow, originally from Berlin, to experiment with her own ideas and develop her own style and voice of interpreting things.
"I come from an African background, so it was interesting then to see how European architecture works and how these things come together." SETU Graduate, Tayo
Oluwatayo Christine Isa Daniel or Tayo for short, came to SETU to study a Bachelor of Architecture (Hons) in Architecture.
An interest in drawing from an early age
I picked architecture because I was always interested in drawing and I was always interested in the art of putting things together. I always liked playing with Lego when I was younger, so I thought that architecture was the most logical thing to do.
Using your voice
Studying Architecture at SETU was so experimental – we could do our own thing as opposed to sticking to the rules all the time. The lecturers encouraged us to develop our ideas and not to be embarrassed if we made a mistake. You learn from your own voice. When you are designing buildings it's important to have your style and your voice to interpret things. I come from an African background, so it was interesting then to see how European architecture works and how these things come together.
Starting employment
I did an internship over the summer for three months in an office and I'm about to start work on Monday in a bigger office. I’m slightly nervous but I think the internship helped me to get this job that I have. It’s a junior position in an office called BKD. They have done loads of work across Ireland.
SETU's Granary Campus
I think the location of the architecture school is perfect because you are in an urban environment which is important. I think in fourth year when you start to learn about urban developments and towns it's crucial to study at a location like SETU's Granary Campus.
