On the way back to the studio from a lunchtime exhibition visit, one of my colleagues mentioned the broader concept … More
Category: Design
Takeaways and Questions from the Inaugural Murcutt Symposium
I had the pleasure of attending the inaugural Murcutt Symposium on 12th and 13th September at the State Library of … More
How can we understand ‘architectural narratives’?
One frequently used word in architectural discourses, both in education and practice, is a ‘narrative’. ‘Narrative’ has been thrown around … 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
Typology of Shopping Centres in Singapore: Golden Mile Complex as a Case Study
For a week in September 2023, I headed to Singapore for the Australian Youth Band’s international tour as a band … More
Social Media for Architecture Students: A Response to its Longevity & Mental Health Challenges
Social media (here, I’m focusing on visual-oriented SNS such as Instagram) often plays a significant role in the professional life … More
Things I learnt from Japanese Landscape Architects
Since early this year, I have been fortunate to be involved in a research project on contemporary Japanese landscape architecture … More
Reflecting on my Independent Thesis
As I wrapped up my Master of Architecture course this semester, this will be the last article on my experience … More
Reflecting on Studio 02: Barbican – Masters Studio E
It is a strange feeling to find myself writing yet another article on my reflection on the master’s studio experience … More
Reflecting on AIA Symposium – Lost Opportunities
Over the weekend of 18-20 March, I had an opportunity to volunteer at the AIA Symposium – Lost Opportunities. The … More
Venice Studio: finishing the 12-day super intensive studio program
In early January, I was fortunate to be offered a spot in the intensive studio program called Venice Studio. Venice … More
A Booklet as a Time Capsule
Since I was in middle school, I have enjoyed designing booklets for different purposes. Design of a booklet (small book … More