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Episode Six// Time Capsule: To my First Year 🅴
What would you say to your past self? Your future self? In this episode, I have invited Dini to reflect on her first year of architecture school. With a difference of seven years, a lot can change within the education system. Do you think what you have learnt in comparison to what students are currently learning are very different or similar?
This is part one of our Time Capsule Series - we will return perhaps at the end of this year or in two years to see whether our thoughts on our architecture education has changed!
“(what would you say) to your future self?”
“Don’t forget why you wanted to do architecture. Don’t lose that dream…”
- D. Lee, 7 February, 2020
What would you say to your past self? Your future self? In this episode, about to start her second year, I have invited Dini to reflect on her first year of architecture school. With a difference of seven years, a lot can change within the education system. Do you think what you have learnt in comparison to what students are currently learning are very different or similar?
This is part one of our Time Capsule Series - we will return perhaps at the end of this year or in two years to see whether our thoughts on our architecture education has changed!
Podcast audio has been amended on Friday 20 March 2020.
Notes:
@06:45: I.B. = International Baccalaureate, an education system that functions similar to Victorian Certificate of Education (V.C.E). At the school that we attended, the I.B. cohort were required to complete an extended essay of 4000 words, six subjects, theory of knowledge and C.A.S. (creativity, activity, service). Very intense and very admirable!
I wish you could see Dini’s face when she was talking about her adventures, it was the highlight of our session!
Music: Uniq - Bloom https://soundcloud.com/uniqofficial
About Dini Lee
Dini is currently studying architecture at RMIT. She finds the fascination in architecture through space and the overarching concept of space. Currently, she’s still trying to navigate the world of architecture through theoretical and practical work. When she’s not too immersed in architecture you may find her enjoying SBS World Movies, listening to Indie music or visiting art galleries!
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Episode Five// The Language of Criticism 🅴
The word criticism carries a certain stigma that many of us are still trying to reconcile, especially when the term is often used in our profession. Having studied architecture for five years now, Amanda and I observe how our attitudes and perception towards architecture and constructive feedback has changed over the years. Not to mention, criticism comes in many forms that we may not be aware of - and how we are striving to cooperate with the term better.
"If they don’t know you personally, don’t take it personal”
- Unknown
The word criticism carries a certain stigma that many of us are still trying to reconcile, especially when the term is often used in our profession. Having studied architecture for five years now, Amanda and I observe how our attitudes and perception towards architecture and constructive feedback has changed over the years. Not to mention, criticism comes in many forms that we may not be aware of - and how we are striving to cooperate with the term better.
Notes:
@20:35 - Lear Boroditsky: How language shapes the way we think
@31:47 - Ernest Cline - Ready Player One, Century, 2011
@36:48 - Hitoshi Abe’s Megahouse
Music: Uniq - Japan https://soundcloud.com/uniqofficial
About Amanda Luu
Amanda is a recent graduate of architecture. She has had previous experience working for small local firms in Melbourne primarily focusing on residential and education-based projects. Although she aims to maintain a traditional architectural onset, she also seeks to question alternative forms of design through the lens of technology, media and film.
You can visit Amanda’s amazing portfolio of works here!
Disclaimer
This podcast is a journal of personal reflections and casual discussions. Opinions shared does not represent the shared opinion of the speaker’s affiliated organisation. We do not provide advice for listeners. As information and facts change over time, we will not be responsible for any inaccuracies as time progresses.
You can find more about our terms and conditions here.
Episode Four// Did Lego Inspire Your Architecture Career?
Lego has always played a part in our childhood and even now! In this episode, Vince and I examine how Lego has built up our interest in architecture and marvel at the field of creativity found in the beloved building block.
"To Parents
The urge to create is equally strong in all children… It’s imagination that counts… You build whatever comes into your head, the way you want it. A bed or a truck. A dolls house or a spaceship. A log of boys like dolls houses. They’re more human than spaceships. A lot of girls prefer spaceships. They’re more exciting than dolls houses. The most important thing is to put the right material in their hands and let them create whatever appeals to them.”
- A letter from Lego promoting gender equality to parents in 1974
Source: Waverman, Emma. ‘9 ways Lego has changed since we were kids’ Today’s Parent. 25 November 2014. https://bit.ly/2Td1Ctw
Lego has always played a part in our childhood and even now! In this episode, Vince and I examine how Lego has built up our interest in architecture and marvel at the field of creativity found in the beloved building block.
About Vince Nicandro
Vince is currently studying Master of Architecture and practising at a local firm. He believes that architecture has the ability to better people's lives, outside the norm of just aesthetic visuals and more into mental health. Apart from frantically ensuring his sectional perspectives are meticulous, he finds time in building interesting Architecture or Star Wars Lego.
Disclaimer
This podcast is a journal of personal reflections and casual discussions. Opinions shared does not represent the shared opinion of the speaker’s affiliated organisation. We do not provide advice for listeners. As information and facts change over time, we will not be responsible for any inaccuracies as time progresses.
Episode Three// The Sims, Colour, Dentistry and Ducks of Instagram
Branching off from our written collaboration about The Sims, Jun Yi, Dani and I explore how the Sims have affected our perception of architecture. While one has studied architecture and the other being an architecture enthusiast, the three of us explore a variety of architecture concepts embedded in colour, dental clinic setups and the much talked about Instagram.
*Kindly please note that this episode is best listened with headphones / earphones!
Branching off from our written collaboration about The Sims, Jun Yi, Dani and I explore how the Sims have affected our perception of architecture. While one has studied architecture and the other being an architecture enthusiast, the three of us explore a variety of architecture concepts embedded in colour, dental clinic setups and the much talked about Instagram.
You can find our collaboration ‘The Digital Narrator of Architecture’ here.
About Daniela Kresnadi
Daniela is a recent Graduate of Architecture from Monash University. She has had previous experience in a small-scaled office working mostly on government school development projects around Melbourne. She is drawn to humanitarian projects and aims to pursue her interests and apply her skills abroad to assist the healthy growth of underdeveloped communities. She enjoys illustration and storytelling and will always prefer staying in with a good book.
About Jun Yi Chong
Jun Yi Chong is a dental student at the University of Melbourne in her penultimate year. In her perspective, the practice of dentistry is an exciting combination of both art and science.
Jun enjoys flipping through coffee table books about architectural and interior design and pays particular interest in residential architecture. The Sims™ was a big part of her late childhood to early teenage years, spending many hours on it for leisure. At present, The Sims™ 4 plays an important role as her architectural creative outlet.
Disclaimer
This podcast is a journal of personal reflections and casual discussions. Opinions shared does not represent the shared opinion of the speaker’s affiliated organisation. We do not provide advice for listeners. As information and facts change over time, we will not be responsible for any inaccuracies as time progresses.
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