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I dream of Architecture
Here is a link: I dream of Architecture Daily dose of Architecture Just want to comment some stuff that I read in these blogs. From Daily Dose, we found this piece of quote (advert) on an event: A new concept … Continue reading
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Agenda
What is an agenda? Focusing on designing an architectural design project, we look to agendas. In this case, I am exploring several possibilities. Referring to Intermediate 1 Unit at the AA, I found this agenda: By critiquing such representational precedents … Continue reading
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Architecture Conversations
We should have more architecture conversations. Like the ones in this blog: http://doyouwantcoffee.blogspot.com/
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Architecture Activism
START Dictate: I am in power. I can dictate your life. You give me your hard work because I am higher than you in the hierarchy. Activist: I will patent my products. You will lose eventually. You will be at … Continue reading
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Life is a design thesis will soon close shop
Every good thing will come to an end. One day I will not be the Design Thesis Studio Coordinator / Studio Master People have asked /remarked “studio coordinator is not as good as calling studio master?” If you want to … Continue reading
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UM School of Architecture
I am writing some notes down. What do you think? These are just drafted notes to be edited and revised later. Chart of Competencies for Bachelor of Science in Architecture (based on Malaysian Architectural Board’s objectives but interpreted in UM’s … Continue reading
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Never Design in CAD
I sent an email today to all students in the school. It is actually the tip of the iceberg. The precursor of things to come. The new deal for UM Architecture School. >>>>> When I was in my early twenties, … Continue reading
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What is a UM Architect Graduate
This is entirely how I feel about what it takes to be a UM Architect Graduate. At the end of the 5th year, all the skills are there. First, the DESIGNER. If I give the graduate a problem, he or … Continue reading
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Flash and Bling-bling
I just cannot shrug off this feeling that my students are seduced more by flash and bling-bling rather than go for content and relevance. At the 5th year level you’d expect certain skills to be second nature but for a … Continue reading