David conducted field research on New York City to understand how different architectural conditions, use cases, and historical narratives blend with one another to create emergent meaning and a sense of place. In New York City, he documented instances of these so-called “conceptual blends” in the urban landscape, with a specific focus on how the multifaceted history of Washington Square Park blends with present-day arguments about identity, culture, and politics to create emergent meaning. David accomplished his research through a blend of site visits and archival research at the Centre for Architecture and the Storefront for Art and Architecture.
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Graduate Student International Experience award funds are available to University of Waterloo graduate students who participate in:
- an academic exchange
- a study term abroad related to research or an academic requirement
- work, or volunteer experience in another country.
