MASTER'S IN WOOD ARCHITECTURE AND CONSTRUCTION

The ABC Master’s programme was a very enriching experience in terms of project work. I learned to work in a team with architects, and also, during the Wood Challenges, with skilled craftsmen. Collaborating with people from different educational backgrounds brought me a lot. I participated in the design of stations for URBANLOOP, and our team’s project was chosen by the jury. It’s very interesting to work with the vision of architects, who know how to meet a client’s requirements, especially through aesthetics. This programme proved to me that I am capable of overseeing a project both over time and while respecting technical constraints, organisation, and aesthetic choices. Today, I am a site manager, but thanks to the ABC Master’s programme, I know that I can adapt and have a different perspective on a project. At ENSTIB, I received training aligned with my professional projects, but more importantly, I was able to learn in very good conditions, in a family-like atmosphere, with competent and caring professors. I had the chance to do several internships at the company where I currently work, and although I am from the South of France, I have chosen to stay in the Grand Est for now, and I feel good here.

When I pursued the dual degree of the ABC Master’s programme, the project we worked on was the design of the ENSTIB Coloc, a building funded by the school’s alumni and intended to house future students. I learned to work on blueprints and significantly improved my spatial perception. Generally speaking, this programme gave me a better understanding of an architect’s reasoning, which is a real asset in my profession. I recently worked for three years on the renovation of the Administrative City of Bourges, consisting of buildings from the 17th, 19th, and 20th centuries. What I learned during the Master’s programme was very useful in my interactions with the architect who accompanied the project. I have excellent memories of ENSTIB, the life at the School, and the surrounding area. The Wood Challenges were an unforgettable experience, both from a human and educational perspective. Designer, calculator, and implementer – we had to play all roles and adapt. This programme opened my eyes to integrating wood and bio-sourced materials into the projects I manage, but it also taught me a way of working, thanks to an exceptional approach to teaching, with no real boundary between teachers and students. I learned a lot and I’ve also maintained some excellent relationships with both the School staff and my fellow classmates.