Archemist Blog
This is a space for my own architectural related musings. Sometimes it is about a movie, a book, a show, or even something that I’ve come across online. Happy reading!
Excerpts from Japan
After three years of yearning for another escape to solace and the desire need to use up my expiring film stash, I decided to embark on another trip to Japan. This year’s expedition was aimed to appreciate the moments in cities between Osaka and Kanazawa. Osaka would be my main shopping (materialistic) hub, simultaneously acting as a pit stop for Nara (for the deer) and Nagoya (for Studio Ghibli); Fukui for a night (for the historical sites); and Kanazawa, my favourite city for respite and rejuvenation.
Thirty Lessons and Beliefs at Thirty
I generally look forward to my birthday. While every year is a reminder from my mother that it is a privilege to grow, I also see it as another opportunity to gather lessons as I navigate life. I thought it would be fun to look back at my three decades and write down some of the great lessons, or musings that has passed my way.
Words of Affirmation : A Year On
It’s been a while since I’ve written here.
It’s also been a while since I’ve written another reflection piece for the public to read as well. (Currently I’m trying to rest my shaky hands because I was so close in winning in Hades - but unfortunately, I lost at the very last minute!)
Evidently, this year hasn’t been the smoothest for many of us - especially for those who’ve been jostled by the ins and outs of lockdown restrictions and being confronted with uncertainty that has been magnified more and more by the curveballs that we’re faced with everyday.
The Personal Relationship of Architects
A few weeks ago, on my 25th Birthday, I stepped forward with a mic to host a public event.
It’s been a while since I’ve found myself speaking publicly in front of an audience, not to mention standing on my own and chairing a conversation. Even though I’ve been through the process of coordination of events - this was the first time where I was able to take ownership of a subject I’ve cared deeply about for a long time…
Words of Affirmation : Identity Crisis
Happy New Year everyone! I hope all of you have had a lovely start to 2020.
Currently sitting here with my trusty pen and paper (this has been typed up!), I have already learned a few new things about myself, and I hope that after the exciting countdown, the fireworks and festivities, we have found some kind of light at the end of our own tunnels.
But... Are You Happy? Chapter I
After fours years of studying architecture, it was the first time a tutor challenged my architectural beliefs. At that point I never really thought of the implications honestly, I used to believe that as an architecture student, so long as we have good contextual and background knowledge and attention to detail, we should be able to produce an infrastructure that would serve a good purpose.