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Hero Phenomena Ep. 8 // Painted A Landscape That Led To Architecture
In this second part of the two part series - I now interview my colleague Steve on his experience in the detours taken to get into architecture. Evidently - when the first plan doesn’t work, there will always be alternatives waiting for you around the corner. Who knows! Sometimes they bring you surprises that you least expect it, or even some of the greatest lessons to be carried forth! Come sit with us as we flip through the emotions and expectations faced when discussing about switching courses.
In this second part of the two part series - I now interview my colleague Steve on his experience in the detours taken to get into architecture. Evidently - when the first plan doesn’t work, there will always be alternatives waiting for you around the corner. Who knows! Sometimes they bring you surprises that you least expect it, or even some of the greatest lessons to be carried forth! Come sit with us as we flip through the emotions and expectations faced when discussing about switching courses.
*This will be a two-part series featuring two different guests - Elliott, who has transitioned out of architecture school into building design and Steve - who transitioned into architecture from fine arts and landscape design (I need to confirm this). These moves are never easy, but they are important conversations that we don’t often discuss or applaud.
Music: Uniq - Bloom https://soundcloud.com/uniqofficial
About Steve Tran
Steve is a New Zealand born Graduate of Architecture based in Melbourne, holding a Diploma of Visual Arts (Victoria University), Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (RMIT) and finally a Masters of Architecture (UoM). If you can’t already tell, Steve is highly interested in exploring a diversity of disciplines with the ultimate goal of creating meaningful experiences whether that be spatial or visual.
His arts practice predominately explores portraiture through traditional oil painting techniques, capturing expressions of the human condition and giving them their own identity - highlighting the beauty in the ordinary.
As a curious mind, he is always exploring through a creative lens, whether that be teaching, modelling with clay or designing the perfect workout plan.
About Season 4// Hero Phenomena
Hero Phenomena is dedicated to the paradigm shift experienced during my architecture studies - as well as a tribute to the core essays in which this blog was primarily built on. Season 4 of Archemist Podcast will be a continuation and expansion on the thoughts and essays written throughout the past four years of written entries and my architecture studies. Be prepared for a symphony of discourses that can either reassures or confronts interlaced with tones of idealism, cynicism, optimism, and self-doubt as that’s what growing up is about - messy but wonderful all at once.
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 professional 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.
Hero Phenomena Ep. 7 // From Plan A(rchitecture) to B(uilding Design)
We've talked about transitioning into architecture, but rarely transitioning out of architecture. I suppose it's quite a daunting move - and one that we don't talk about often. Thankfully, Elliott is here to share his thoughts on his experience of his transition from Architecture to Building Design. What was it like? Were there any pressures? Come and sit with us as we laugh through some ups and downs and debate on which one is better for those who are torn between the two!
Media often talks and celebrates those who have transitioned into architecture, but rarely transitioned out of architecture. I suppose it's quite a daunting move - and one that we don't talk about often. Thankfully, Elliott is here to share his thoughts on his experience of his transition from Architecture to Building Design. What was it like? Were there any pressures? Come and sit with us as we laugh through some ups and downs and debate on which one is better for those who are torn between the two!
*This will be a two-part series featuring two different guests - Elliott, who has transitioned out of architecture school into building design and Steve - who transitioned into architecture from fine arts and landscape design (I need to confirm this). These moves are never easy, but they are important conversations that we don’t often discuss or applaud.
Music: Uniq - Bloom https://soundcloud.com/uniqofficial
About Elliott Kan
A self-professed introvert whose current goal is to cultivate mindfulness and establish an anti-fragile mindset. Started my life in Architecture & Building Design, and now hoping to build things on the web! I hope to consolidate the experience I’ve gained and express them through a different medium.
I love to seek things that challenge me - from training for marathons, rock climbing or taking the leap into a new career!
The 2 current quotes that are propelling me forward are “I can accept the consequences of failure, but not the consequences of regret.” and “You are one decision away from changing your life forever.”
My goal is to retire my mum without losing my soul in the process!
About Season 4// Hero Phenomena
Hero Phenomena is dedicated to the paradigm shift experienced during my architecture studies - as well as a tribute to the core essays in which this blog was primarily built on. Season 4 of Archemist Podcast will be a continuation and expansion on the thoughts and essays written throughout the past four years of written entries and my architecture studies. Be prepared for a symphony of discourses that can either reassures or confronts interlaced with tones of idealism, cynicism, optimism, and self-doubt as that’s what growing up is about - messy but wonderful all at once.
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 professional 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.
Hero Phenomena Ep. 6 // Time Capsule: To My Third Year
As per our yearly tradition, Dini and I have created another time capsule to reflect on her adventures in the third year of her architectural studies. What were her highs and what were her lows? More importantly, what would she like to accomplish in the future as she steps into her masters?
As per our yearly tradition, Dini and I have created another time capsule to reflect on her adventures in the third year of her architectural studies. What were her highs and what were her lows? More importantly, what would she like to accomplish in the future as she steps into her masters?
Congratulations again for finishing your bachelors lovely!
This episode is dedicated to : Time Capsule Series- To Our First Year, To Our Second Year
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Music: Uniq - Bloom https://soundcloud.com/uniqofficial
About Dini Lee
Dini is an emerging artist and recent graduate of the Bachelor of Architectural Design at RMIT, who is due to begin her Masters in 2022. She unravels her curiosities about our daily engagement with the built environment through her architectural studies, together with her emerging art practice. Beyond these interests, you might find Dini curled up on a couch watching Gilmore Girls or out and about exploring suburbia.
You can find Dini’s Instagram here.
About Season 4// Hero Phenomena
Hero Phenomena is dedicated to the paradigm shift experienced during my architecture studies - as well as a tribute to the core essays in which this blog was primarily built on. Season 4 of Archemist Podcast will be a continuation and expansion on the thoughts and essays written throughout the past four years of written entries and my architecture studies. Be prepared for a symphony of discourses that can either reassures or confronts interlaced with tones of idealism, cynicism, optimism, and self-doubt as that’s what growing up is about - messy but wonderful all at once.
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 professional 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.
Hero Phenomena Ep. 5 // Can You Be Personal With Architecture?
This episode will be an expansion of a question when Jina was once asked “when you review your designs yourself, you need to feel that you wanna live in your design. Have you ever felt that?”. Honestly - there are many many ways to unpack this question given the archetypes that are involved in, and both of us have approached this question from different perspectives. Having said, what were our approaches and responses?
Words by Jingwen (Jina) He
This episode will be an expansion of a question when Jina was once asked “when you review your designs yourself, you need to feel that you wanna live in your design. Have you ever felt that?”. Honestly - there are many many ways to unpack this question given the archetypes that are involved in, and both of us have approached this question from different perspectives. Having said, what were our approaches and responses?
This episode is dedicated to A*****a: Please don’t get up and personal (2018); The Personal Relationship of Architects (2020)
Notes
Music: Uniq - Bloom https://soundcloud.com/uniqofficial
About Jingwen (Jina) He
‘Ancora Imparo.’ Jina is still and always exploring in her architectural journey. Alongside working professionally in the industry, she is actively tackling the architectural puzzle with various approaches and from different perspectives. She started by involving in a studio to Ho Chi Minh City focusing on urban density and the role of public transportation and had her proposed architectural installation built on-site and published in local news paper at the Bisenzio River, Italy. With keen interests in arts, she was one of the recipients of Testing Grounds Public Arts Workshop Grant and selected as the external arts grants assessment panel member with City of Melbourne. She also is an active contributor to few publications. She is always making and creating but sometimes she is planting.
You can connect with Jina via her Blog, LinkedIn or Instagram (@miss_stingray)
About Season 4// Hero Phenomena
Hero Phenomena is dedicated to the paradigm shift experienced during my architecture studies - as well as a tribute to the core essays in which this blog was primarily built on. Season 4 of Archemist Podcast will be a continuation and expansion on the thoughts and essays written throughout the past four years of written entries and my architecture studies. Be prepared for a symphony of discourses that can either reassures or confronts interlaced with tones of idealism, cynicism, optimism, and self-doubt as that’s what growing up is about - messy but wonderful all at once.
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 professional 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.
Hero Phenomena Ep. 4 // Sent Publication Launch!
This special episode is to celebrate the publication of ‘Sent’
Ever wondered what it’s like to collaborate with a diverse group of amazing people? Well, I’ve invited Sophie Lanigan to share her wonderful experience on establishing and curating Sent, a project that invites curious minds to share their relationship with space. Be it in the digital, intangible otherwise physical realm, there’s always a story to tell.
This special episode is to celebrate the publication of ‘Sent’
Ever wondered what it’s like to collaborate with a diverse group of amazing people? Well, I’ve invited Sophie Lanigan to share her wonderful experience on establishing and curating Sent, a project that invites curious minds to share their relationship with space. Be it in the digital, intangible otherwise physical realm, there’s always a story to tell.
Notes:
Sent Publication - You can purchase a copy of the project here
Doyenne Interviews
Music: Uniq - Bloom https://soundcloud.com/uniqofficial
About Sophie Lanigan
Sophie Lanigan is a designer and researcher based on Gadigal Land/Sydney. Her first book, Sent published in 2021, brought more voices into the conversation about space by commissioning 100 thinkers to reflect on this topic in the form of a postcard. Sophie holds a Masters of Arts from the Architectural Association, London in 2018 and completed her Bachelor of Design at the University of Sydney in 2016. In late 2022 she will commence her PhD in Architecture at Cambridge. Currently she works in design and research at Cave Urban, UTS and the University of Sydney.
You can find Sophie’s Instagram here. Otherwise, connect with Sophie through her website or LinkedIn.
About Season 4// Hero Phenomena
Hero Phenomena is dedicated to the paradigm shift experienced during my architecture studies - as well as a tribute to the core essays in which this blog was primarily built on. Season 4 of Archemist Podcast will be a continuation and expansion on the thoughts and essays written throughout the past four years of written entries and my architecture studies. Be prepared for a symphony of discourses that can either reassures or confronts interlaced with tones of idealism, cynicism, optimism, and self-doubt as that’s what growing up is about - messy but wonderful all at once.
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 professional 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.
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