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Category: Design

Interior Design in Train Carriages – Thoughts

On the way back to the studio from a lunchtime exhibition visit, one of my colleagues mentioned the broader concept … More

carriage, design, interior design, railway, research, thoughts, train

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

architecture, design, experience, Francis Kéré, Glenn Murcutt, reflection, symposium, thoughts

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

architecture, architecture & landscape architecture, art, design, history, narrative, non-referential architecture, representation, sensory experience, symbolism, thoughts

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

Alowyn Gardens, design, flowers, garden, gardening, High Line, Japanese, nature, Paul Oudolf, plants, reading, reflection, tea house, thoughts

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

architecture & landscape architecture, history, Singapore, thoughts, Typology

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

reflection, social media, student, thoughts

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

experience, interview, Japanese, landscape architecture, reflection, thoughts, trip

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

architecture & landscape architecture, design, design process, experience, independent thesis, Master of Architecture, reflection, thesis

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

architecture & landscape architecture, design studio, experience, reflection, university, University of Melbourne

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

AIA, architects, architecture & landscape architecture, experience, Lost Opportunities, reflection, summary, symposium, thoughts

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

architecture & landscape architecture, design, design process, design studio, experience, model making, presentation, reflection, thoughts, Venice

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

bookbinding, booklet, design, Indesign, Japanese binding, Letterpress, printing, reflection

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