Artist Biography
Victoria is a graduating member of the Endicott College class of 2023 with a B.F.A. in Interior Architecture. She was born in Lagos, Nigeria, and relocated to Massachusetts at the age of 18 in order to pursue another path in life. She attended a community college and then transferred to Endicott College after discovering interior architecture.
Victoria received the Presidential Art Scholarship while attending Endicott, came in second at the IES Boston Lighting Competition, and has been on the Dean’s List ever since she transferred. Victoria has completed internships throughout her time in a variety of design-related fields. For her senior fall internship, she worked at O’Connell Mahon Architects in Cork, Ireland, where she enjoyed the lush green scenery, cliffs, rolling hills, castles, and charming towns. O’Connell Mahon architects offer an extensive range of expertise in conceptualizing and carrying out different projects. They are acknowledged as industry leaders in the creation of specialized sustainable healthcare.
Victoria has discovered a particular passion for healthcare design (Rehab/Nursing homes). She enjoys designing environments that are both aesthetically appealing and practical, enabling individuals to have more positive psychological and physical health. After graduation, Victoria is more eager than ever to pursue her passion for developing warm and welcoming, therapeutic, and restorative environments.
Thesis Abstract
Young adults aged 18 to 24 with mental health challenges can transition from foster care or homelessness in a safe environment called Safe Haven. The space is intended to give these young adults a transition-friendly setting while nurturing the whole person (healing the soul). The biophilic tenets upon which Safe Haven is based and the goal of biomimicry are to immerse young adults in nature. By nurturing their growth as a community and, as a result, encouraging the development of their own individuality, the space offers a fresh approach to improving wellness and skill-building for these young adults.