2nd Last week of work..

I'm sad and happy that we are finishing work next weer. I have enjoyed this year very much and feel it has showed me what to expect when I finish after Btech. It has also helped me to understand architecture to a large extent. I think working for a friendly and vibrant firm has helped me to approach architecture differently. My boss has given me work with responsibilities I never thought I would be offered and only dreamed of getting this year.

I was fortunate enough to get a private job which went incredibly well, I had meetings with the client and  formulated the brief with him, I drafted, designed and measured up during this project. I had also done a fair amount of research for my specifications. My boss was kind enough to guide me through the project and even complimented me on my works.

During the construction phase I walked through the plans with the builder to ensure that he has covered and highlighted the necessary sections. Seeing my very own design being built is one of the most uplifting feelings. It has given me more confidence in what I am studying and I have surprised myself in all this too.

You can do whatever you put your mind to..

Almost holidays

This week and last has been great although I'm getting a bit tired of doing rider plans... Next week we are measuring up again for another renovation. I am very pleased with the amount of work I have managed to do this year and how much I have learnt along the way.

The design-build project is something to forever remember and I share it with all the people around me.
Having second year as prac year is the best! Not only is it a "break" from the studies but I have a good understanding of what the real world is all about. I have enjoyed it so much and I am tempted to stay another year!

Ciao

Good week

This week has been good so far! My boss took me to a site meeting to formulate the brief with the clients. I learnt a few things on that trip and enjoyed interacting with the clients. I have realised again that doing renovations for a client or designing a new house from scratch can be quite intense! Anyhoo.. I saw a renovation that I drafted a few months ago which looks great! It's pretty awesome seeing something built after designing it.

I had so much fun last week with our design build project and has encouraged me to go beyond the mere design and study technologies with regards to sustainability more than ever.

gtg, bye!

This is going to be a LOOOOONG week!

I'm staying in late each day so that I can work in some of my hours while I'm off on block 3.

I have lots to study although I have already started and am up to date with all my work..

let me get back to work :)

ciao!

deadlines deadlines!

This week has been quite busy as my boss was off for a few days, sick. She's had a lot of catching up to do and so I've had to work extra fast to keep a good pace! I have been to council twice this week and last week I was there 3 times! The staff at council catch me there during their lunch breaks and ask me if I love being at council haha... Well no!

At least they have some sense of humor :)

I'm really looking forward to the building of one of my boss' project that will only be going up next year. I'm sure I will get to see the final product and I'm crossing thumbs and hoping that this house will go in the top billing program!

Back to lunch so I can finish my tech work!

xx

long week...

This week felt really long, with lots of work to get through! My boss has been sick and it's quiet without her. Hopefully she's healthy and back on monday!

Today i did the usual council drill and bumped into Kenneth :)
Was quite strange seeing a tech buddy during working hours. In that respect I'm looking forward to being with my friends everyday.. pretty much.

At the moment I'm having a debate with the technologist about what radio station is best and well... he's been here longer than me so he gets preference :p ahhhh!

Anyway I'm really excited for the MIP coming up and joining the rest of the crew this weekend to design :) woohoo!

Oh and perhaps I will be going to a lecture by Heinrich Wolff next week monday :) that's gona be a gooooood monday! yeah :p

ciao!