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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

Volunteering at the Roy Grounds Open House

Over the two weekends in September and October, I participated in the Roy Grounds Open House. There was an opportunity … More

architecture, design, experience, heritage, open house, residential, Roy Grounds, volunteering

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

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

Alvar Aalto, architecture & landscape architecture, backpacking, design, drawing, experience, Finland, photography, pictures, reflection, thoughts, trip

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

architecture, art, design, history, honesty, La Chapelle des Pommiers, reflection, Richard Francis-Jones, thoughts, Truth and Lies in Architecture

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

architecture, book, culture, design, Japan, reflection, thoughts, urban design

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

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

Reflecting on Material Sustainability – Master Design Studio D

As the second semester of the Master of Architecture has finished, I’d like to share what I learnt through a … More

architecture & landscape architecture, design, design process, design studio, ideas, Master of Architecture, materials, reflection, sustainability, thoughts, work

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