As 2024 wraps up, it’s time (again) to look back on the year and appreciate the things that deserve acknowledgment… … More
Author: Saran
A Study in the Connection between Consciousness and Sensory Experience
(Disclaimer: As I have not completed any formal education in neuroscience, please let me know if there is anything factually … More
Design Thinking and Human Control in Garden Design
A recent weekend visit to Alowyn Gardens in Yarra Valley, known for all-season thematic ornamental gardens and a nursery, made … More
Stories of Earth: Echoes in Architecture – Keeping the fire going
Sometimes, I wonder if navigating a career is more like sailing on a dinghy across a vast ocean than following … More
How early can a building be recognised for its heritage significance?
In conjunction with the John Andrews exhibition at the MSD, a panel discussion event on modern heritage was held on … More
Solo Backpacking Architecture Trip to Finland & Denmark
After the tender submission of a project at work, I took two weeks off work backpacking around Finland and Denmark … More
Thinking about Honest, Genuine Architecture
A few weeks ago, my mum sent me a parcel containing a book my auntie wanted me to have a … More
Thoughts on Favourite Presentations at the Australian Architecture Conference 2024
On 10-11 May, I was fortunate to have had a chance to attend the Australian Architecture Conference held in Melbourne … More
Nihon no Toshi Kukan – Reflective Essay
Over the last three and half years, I’ve worked on translating a book 日本の都市空間 (Nihon no Toshi Kukan, meaning urban … More
Multiplicity of ‘Japanese Architecture’ – thoughts on Kengo Kuma’s new book
The book on Japanese architecture (日本の建築, ‘Architecture of Japan’, published in November 2023) by Kongo Kuma explores how Japanese architecture … More
Focus on Curation: NGV Triennial
The new season of the Triennial exhibition at the National Gallery of Victoria began in early December 2023, and it … More
2023 in Wrap
Writing about the year just gone has become a lovely reminder for me to reflect on exciting opportunities and delightful … More
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