So, this week we began really delving into the mapping project we were given. It was an interesting experience and a great way to discover Milan in our own way and give our own perspective on this magnificent place. An interesting part of the adventure was finding a woman that actually allowed us to venture into her apartment complex. It seemed odd at first as we were talking about the architecture in the surrounding area and how it would influence our project, but the woman approached us stating she had a design of the apartment she lives in that is interesting and would help us. Inside we were amazed to find a courtyard in what seemed to be a motel sort of set up. She stated that this type of building was meant to be a sort of village that would allow people to easily communicate with each other and share resources and stories. It was an important part of Italian culture as it was attempted to be the standard. However, it’s not as widely known and because of this, the woman wanted us to experience this small taste of Italy’s past in terms of architecture. This was only a small piece of our project, but to have such important information early on was truly a blessing and made our outlook of our map all the different by the wonderful community that seemed to live in the area.