Rodolphe Schvartz, Master student
What does your training atENSA Normandie bring youENSA Normandie
I come from a technical baccalaureate in the field of architecture and construction, with a specialization STI2D AC (Science and Technique of Industry and Sustainable Development, option Architecture and Construction).
However, I chose to joinENSA Normandie its artistic and creative approach, which I had greatly missed before. I found exactly what I was looking for at this school, while discovering many other disciplines. I had the opportunity to meet many people with their own visions of architecture and design, which allowed me to broaden my horizons.
Moreover, thanks to the associative life, I was able to learn from colleagues as well as friends on various subjects, all thanks to the many different associations present in the School.
In short,ENSA Normandie to open my mind to all aspects of architectural thinking, as well as to art and reflection in general.
What are your ambitions at the end of your degree?
In the short term, I want to get my HMONP diploma so I can learn more about the architecture field. In the medium term, I want to stay in architecture, but focus more on media. Media is something I got to rediscover and learn more about atENSA Normandie, especially thanks to REC (Radio Étudiante Culturelle).
Which teacher has had the greatest impact on you?
It's hard for me to pick just one teacher because I've met so many inspiring teachers and speakers throughout my studies.
I would like to thank people who have played an important role in the functioning of our school, such as Jean-Charles Alzon, our carpenter, who taught me a lot about designing wooden parts and models. I could also tell you about Damien Renault, a doctoral student whom I met in a history class and with whom I have continued to talk regularly for several years.
However, if I had to choose one teacher in particular, I would say Judith Rotbart, a former teacher at the school. Her method of working and her pedagogy inspired me a lot, and I appreciated the way she taught me a part of design in architecture.
During this third semester of the project, we did not work from a site to finish with the design of a room or a piece of furniture. This method was done the other way around: we started with the furniture and ended with the site. This pedagogy allowed me to better understand the change of scale in design. This work experience was very formative for me and continues to be useful in my various current projects.