We’ve
been doing a lot of crafts these past few days at school, winding down before
summer break (which is like, a WEEK away, not that I’m counting of course!) and
although I don’t MIND doing them, “art” isn’t really my thing—I’m more of a
writer.
But
this week, my teacher handed out the coolest assignment. I’m designing my
future house! Sort
of.
The
Infill Design Project is a chance for Grade 4-6 students to
draw a picture of their ideal infill house. What’s an infill house? Well, it’s
a new house that is built in an old neighbourhood to fill an existing space or
replace a home that has been damaged by fire, neglect, or old age. Sometimes
they’re tall and skinny, but they can be almost ANY design, and architects
across Canada are looking for new ideas.
I
have a few.
Like
I said, I don’t draw very well, but illustrator James Grasdal says I just need
to practice. I’m not great with people or animals (I can’t get the face
right!), but these houses are perfect—I just have to think about what *I* would
like for my dream home.
Big?
Skinny? Crazy and creative? (Probably!) Or maybe futuristic, like a space ship?
Mine will have a giant walk-in closet for all of my track and field shoes, and
a display case for the Gold medals I’m going to win at the Olympics. (Hey, it’s
about dreaming big, right?)
I
might ask Grandma for advice—she says the kitchen is the most important part,
and I do agree. But any dream house I design will have to be big enough for a dog. I really want one.
Anyway.
If you want to take part in the Infill Design Project, check out the site here—and then get drawing! Your design could
be featured on the website. Keep an eye out for mine…it will probably be canola
yellow. <grin>
Gotta jet!
— Chase Superman Duffy
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