Sara Manrique is a graduating Fourth Year Environmental Design student at OCAD University, looking to specialize in Architectural design. Sara's work is grounded in the belief that architecture is a vital tool for addressing social issues and responding to the needs of surrounding communities, she approaches design as a means of creating meaningful, human-centered spaces, emphasizing that architecture exists not for its own sake, but to accompany, serve and support life.Sara is highly adaptable and driven by a constant desire to learn. She is eager to continue developing her skills in real-world settings, where she can translate her ideas into practice and refine her abilities through hands-on experience. Her strengths are supported by technical proficiency in programs such as SketchUp, Rhino, AutoCAD, Lumion, Procreate, and Photoshop, enabling her to work across all stages of design, from early-stage conceptual forms to detailed architectural designs. Comfortable iterating on ideas and exploring spatial relationships, Sara is also adept at communicating complex design concepts in clear, professional formats. Her versatility and creativity are reflected in her ability to blend technical expertise with artistic and conceptual strengths, all while maintaining a strong process grounded in conceptual thinking and research-led design.With a strong foundation in abstract and conceptual thinking, Sara combines innovative visual design with traditional and functional architectural techniques to guide her work, maintain a deep commitment to environmental sustainability, and she brings a keen eye for materials, light, and the lived experience of users.With a background in visual art history and a passion for the conservation of cultural and architectural heritage, Sara aims to create architecture that bridges the past and future through thoughtful, responsive, and community-based design.