Stella Hamor, a senior at Proctor Academy, spent the last two weeks interning with us here at Bonin Architects & Associates. She joined us wanting to explore architecture as a possible field to study in college.
From job site visits to learning design software, Stella jumped in with curiosity, energy, and a lot of enthusiasm. Her thoughtful questions, eagerness to learn, and collaborative spirit made her a valuable part of the team from day one.
We were happy to have her as part of our team and enjoyed sharing our process with someone who is passionate about architecture. We wish her the very best in her next journey!
Here’s what Stella had to say about her experience at Bonin Architects:
My Experience as an Intern at Bonin Architects
By Stella Hamor
Over the past two weeks, I’ve had the incredible opportunity to intern at Bonin Architects & Associates, where I gained valuable insight into the architecture and design process, what day-to-day life in a firm is like, and the steps it takes to become a licensed architect.
When I began this internship, I had very little knowledge or experience with architecture. I came in hoping to explore whether this could be the right field for me as I prepare to start college this fall.
From the very beginning, everyone at Bonin Architects was welcoming, patient, and generous with their time, taking moments out of their busy days to answer my endless questions, walk me through their projects, and share advice from their own experiences. I got to sit in on firm meetings, visit an active job site, learn about drone photography and even collaborate on a marketing design project, which gave me a better understanding of how many different skills and departments come together in this field.
I also had the chance to learn about different design software and see how a project moves from an initial sketch to a real, tangible space. This experience made architecture feel much more real and exciting to me, and showed me how much creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving go into every part of the process. I’m so grateful to the whole team for making me feel included, encouraging me to ask questions, and inspiring me as I take my next steps toward college and my future career.