Hopefully the blog mission statement explains everything, but if you have any questions please feel free to ask. One of the first things to clear up is that this project is purely hypothetical, Its really just an extremely thorough academic exercise. This being said though, it will be definitely more than a hired architect would commonly do, so I believe that my document (developed from your input) will be helpful for the future of the club.

To me, this project is about the importance of the JBO and the role it plays in the community and Irish tradition of Western Mass. Coming from an Irish family myself, I understand the importance of meeting together in celebration of our culture and understanding the journey it took to get there. This project is somewhat of a dedication to the pints shared with friends, the laughs with family, and the people I haven't met yet but can share the bond of proudly being Irish.

That being said, this project will be more than just rooms for things to happen in, it will be a space where activity, culture, history, and space come together- enhancing the experiences and lives of the people who enter it. Needless to say I'm very excited to get this thing going and I hope this will be as beneficial to you as it is interesting to me.

Thanks, Andrew