About Me

Lindsey James is a current undergraduate student pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Architecture with a minor in Business. Originally from a small town outside of Marietta, Ohio, she graduated from Warren High School as valedictorian and with an honors diploma. Honored by the Ohio Educational Service Center Association, Lindsey received the 2020 Franklin B. Walter All-Scholastic Award for Washington County. Lindsey is currently the Vice President of SERVitecture and was on the Dean’s List for both Autumn 2020 and Spring 2021 semesters. She in the Architecture, Landscape, and City Scholars group, and is a member of its Community Committee, as well as a 2021-2022 Scholars Mentor. She is actively searching for work and volunteer opportunities involving service, architecture, and design. She plans on pursuing a master’s degree in architecture.

Career

Summer Architectural Intern

RVC Architects

May 2021-August 2021

After completing my first year at The Ohio State University, I am honored to intern under the amazing staff of RVC Architects. Working alongside the incredible architectural, construction, and design team, I am confident I can not only learn more about the professional world, but I can also contribute to the amazing work done in the Mid-Ohio Valley.

Tutor

Washington County Job and Family Services

2019-2020

During high school, I had the privilege of tutoring students from lower-income homes through Job and Family Services. Not only did this opportunity show me how compassion is so important in every aspect of life, it further amplified my heart for serving others and being a leader in my community.

Columbus Virtual Exploration

 

Living in Columbus for the first time opened me up to many new opportunities to learn and explore about new people, new ideas, and new places. I have heard about how beautiful Worthington is since coming to the Ohio State University, but I never truly understood what people meant until I researched it myself. Not only does Worthington perfectly embody Columbus’s new and fresh beauty, it acknowledges and appreciates the history and heritage of central Ohio.

The places I explored were mostly in Old Worthington, because I love older architecture and stories of those who came before us. La Chatelaine French Bakery and Bistro is a very popular place to have lunch or grab a sweet treat on your way to the Green on the Green, Big Green Head’s annual environment event, which unfortunately was not able to be hosted this year. After visiting these sites, one can be engrossed with artistic talent at the McConnell Arts Center. The Ohio Railway Museum is arguably the most popular and historic site in the Worthington area, bringing together historians and families alike. A true beauty lies in the St. Michael the Archangel Church, a site in southern Worthington.

I believe that many people look at downtown Columbus and admire it’s modern architecture and rich culture and diversity. Worthington builds upon those ideals with admiration for historic architecture. This neighborhood, surrounded by small shops and a feeling of togetherness, brought me a feeling of home, even if its hours away. I would highly recommend for students and professionals alike to stop by Worthington: just to take a stroll through the streets, or take a stroll back in time.

 

Visit these sites to learn more about the above locations:

https://www.lachatelainebakery.com/

http://www.mcconnellarts.org/

Home Page

http://www.ohiorailwaymuseum.org/

https://www.greenonthegreen.com/

 

G.O.A.L.S.

  • Global Awareness: Continue to take classes to increase awareness of diversity and other cultures.
  • Original Inquiry: Participate in an internship program and actively seek to learn more about architecture and related fields through individual endeavors.
  • Academic Enrichment: Continue with the rigorous architecture curriculum and complete a business minor.
  • Leadership Development: Pursue leadership roles in the Honors & Scholars realm as well as SERVitecture.
  • Service Engagement: Participate in Servitecture, an organization striving to serve the community.

Artifacts

Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens / Dale Chihuly

Dale Chihuly’s brilliant work is showcased throughout Franklin Park Conservatory’s beautiful landscape and exhibits. I had the honor of taking a visit to this wonderful place and could not believe the incredible depth and contrast of the glasswork and gardens.

    The array of colors and interesting shapes were just two of thousands of unique ways to be in awe of Chihuly’s work.

With the distinct contrast of garden to his glasswork, viewers are left awestruck by the fascinating work.

The ginormous sculptures create a sublime feeling that only those who experience the art in person can understand fully.