Windows to the Past, Reflections for the Future
Workday: 26/05/2025
The start of the week brought with it a fresh wave of creative challenges and responsibilities. Although my weekend had already been filled with design work — from progressing on my DPS report to completing chalkboard commissions for the island kiosk — I welcomed the opportunity to take on an additional task: documenting and measuring the window frames of the villa for potential renovations. This was a special assignment requested by Nelcy, aimed at creating clear and visually compelling material for future donors and investors.
It was an important responsibility, as the way we visually communicate renovation needs can directly influence how people choose to support the preservation of the Château’s rich history. Creating precise, digestible content that bridges the gap between heritage and potential was both a design and communication challenge that I was proud to take on.
Following that, I carved out time for my university work, continuing to shape my DPS report. As the deadline draws nearer, I’ve been focused on refining my reflections, selecting key visual documentation and aligning everything into a coherent, meaningful narrative. This stage of the process has pushed me to be agile, efficient, and deeply self-reflective reconnecting with earlier parts of my journey through past photos, blog entries, and journal notes. It has reminded me how much growth has taken place during this year and how vital consistent documentation is in shaping a strong, authentic design voice.
To round off a demanding yet fulfilling day, I supported an evening event at the Château a moving orchestra performance and cocktail reception hosted for descendants of the Clews family, alongside the farewell of the Casa Cine residency.
With nearly 200 guests in attendance, I worked closely with Nelcy to welcome and settle visitors, all while balancing the needs of the residents and team. The experience required me to be proactive, highly communicative and adaptable across different situations seamlessly transitioning between formal hosting and supportive, behind-the-scenes logistics.
Despite the intensity of the day, I felt fulfilled knowing that I had been able to support both the Château’s public-facing events and its internal creative work reinforcing how interconnected these different strands of design, community and storytelling truly are.