Judson Architecture

[Alex Taylor]

Favorite City: Granada

Favorite Building: Sagrada Familia

I learned that I could TOTALLY live in Europe for the rest of my life. Getting to build bonds with my studio mates was by far my favorite memory though.

[Hayden Singley]

Favorite City: Barcelona

While traveling through Spain and Italy, I learned that every region has its own unique rhythm—whether it’s Rome’s ancient grandeur, Venice’s dreamy canals, or Barcelona’s modernist energy—but nothing prepared me for the awe of seeing Gaudí’s surreal Sagrada Família. The Sagrada Família is my favorite building because of its breathtaking blend of Gothic and Art Nouveau styles, with every detail infused with meaning by Antoni Gaudí. What surprises me most is how it feels alive—the columns like towering trees, the light filtering through stained glass like a forest canopy—though it’s been under construction for over 140 years the vision was seen from the start!

[Katie Rozeboom]

Favorite City: Granada

Favorite Building: Colosseum

I loved just being able to hangout with people outside of my friend circle. There were several times where I found myself having a meal with students that I don’t talk to much normally and having great conversations that I might not have had otherwise, especially with being Interior Design, as I don’t see the architecture students much anymore.

[Michael O’Keefe]

Favorite City: Venice

Favorite Building: Sagrada Familia

Having read and heard about Europe in some form or another my entire life, I did not know what to expect, but in our travels what I found the most interesting was the realization that behind everything was just ordinary people like me or anyone else, and I think that’s the biggest takeaway? That at the end of the day, we’re really all not that different from anyone else.

[Madison Muhr]

Favorite City: Venice, Italy

Favorite Building: St Peter’s Basilica, Vatican City

This trip has truly shown me how much history is in every city how each building plays a unique role in shaping the urban landscape. One of my favorite memories was climbing all 551 steps to the top of St. Peter’s Basilica. The view from the top made every step completely worth it!