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Comparing the sketch I drew from memory for this assignment to a map I bought when I arrived here in Cambridge three weeks ago, it stroke me that there were vast areas on the campus and in the city I did not know – let alone how they looked like.…

Looking at Google Map shows me that I have a basic understanding of the layout of Harvard Yard, but my map does not accurately portray Harvard Square and the Quad. I have included almost all of the buildings in Harvard Yard, and they are in the…

I think that the overarching features of the area are similar in my drawing and in the actual map. I paid particular attention to the layout of buildings in the yard as well as the area near The Charles on the Somerville side. I also focused a lot on…

In this drawing, while looking at private vs. public space, I tried to emphasize three kinds of space—Harvard space, green space, and streets (the most public space). Though there are more buildings in the area, I only included Harvard buildings and…

My initial reaction upon comparing my map was honestly accuracy -- everything in terms of streets and intersections is mostly accurate between the River Houses and the Science Center, with the exceptions of having 1 fewer street between Mass Ave and…

I found this sketch exercise quite intriguing because I realized I had a good understanding and background knowledge for the layout of the Harvard campus spatially. More specifically, I had a good idea for which directions the campus spread in and,…

I sketched the spaces of the square that have played an important role in my experience here at Harvard. Several things stand out to me after reviewing my final sketch. First, I underestimated the size of Dunster House relative to neighboring houses.…

As a resident of Adams House, which is right next to the yard, without thinking too much about the scale of my drawing, I ended up focusing pretty narrowly on the aspects of Harvard Square that I visit regularly. What was very surprising to me after…