LEARN WITH FRANCISCO

Hello, my name is Francisco. When I was a child, I went to an archaeological site near my house called Huaca Palao. In that place I did my first excavations as a child, and I started unearthing things in that place. I made up names for the animal bones I found. I was a very imaginative child. It is since then that my interest in archeology aroused. However, one of the things that struck me the most was the walls that were on the slopes of the hill corresponding to the archaeological site. I was shocked by the layout of the space. As a child, I didn't know that this was also an interest in archeology architecture.

Years later, when I was an archeology student and then an archaeologist, I understood and made hypotheses regarding the layouts of the architectural space of archaeological sites. I like analyzing the construction materials and architectural elements of archaeological sites.

One of the conclusions of my experience as an archaeologist in Peru is that the ancient Peruvians (Incas, Ychsmas, Chancas, etc.) had landscape architects without knowing writing or modern technology. Absolutely all architecture made by ancient Peruvians is landscape architecture.

When it comes to landscape architecture, I decided to be a landscape architect because I want to create architectural sites that provide security and are beautiful at the same time. I have the experience of knowing the works of the ancient landscape architects of ancient Peru. I believe that the study of nature, creativity, and knowledge of the traditional knowledge of our ancestors should be fundamental sources for landscape architects of all times.

I am keenly interested in developing a master's thesis focused on northeastern Washington and northwestern Idaho. However, upon reviewing landscape architecture curricula, I realized they do not offer the specific knowledge I seek for my goals; I do not want to limit myself to design alone—I want to build spaces that are safe, functional, and beautiful. For this reason, I am now beginning a degree in civil engineering, with the aim of subsequently developing a thesis in landscape architecture. To select a specific location for the thesis—which may be interdisciplinary, bridging civil engineering and landscape architecture—I believe it is essential to explore the beautiful landscapes of northeastern Washington and northwestern Idaho in order to create architectural designs that integrate safety and aesthetics.

I am particularly interested in traversing and analyzing the Palouse landscape with its rolling hills, the ponderosa pine forests near Spokane, and the scenery of crystal-clear lakes such as Lake Coeur d'Alene. Furthermore, I wish to design an architectural site that embodies the theory behind my thesis (construction, utility, safety, and beauty).

I would also like to work as a university teaching assistant, contributing my knowledge of archaeology, engineering, and architecture regarding landscape analysis and construction methods that improve the quality of living for human communities.

My native language is Spanish, but I speak English as a second language.

Thank you very much.