My first week at work*

During my first week at work I was required to learn a new program called Caddie. It took my one morning to learn Caddie which was great as my boss was very pleased with my fast pace. That same day I was handed a project which was a re draft of an existing house in Sunset Links.

The technologist is very easy to work with and gives me guidance from time to time. Enrica, the architect, is also very helpful and welcoming. I enjoy working with her as she is eager to teach me new and valuable things about office work and meeting clients.

The other day I was to take notes during the meeting, type them up and print them. I have done very little admin at the firm but I'm sure I will be given far more to do. I am also busy with another project which requires some additions to the house, once I have re drafted the existing building I am required to draw up the additions.

All is good so far and I'm looking forward to the bigger tasks.

Block 1: Introduction to my personal experience*

Block 1 was very eventful! I learnt a lot about different approaches one can take on design and CONCEPT. The guest speakers were AMAZING! They were inspirational and will influence myself as a designer. I find that in my designs I HAVE to seek inspirational and precedent, it plays a big role in my design process.. so I'm glad I was introduces to these architects.

.... What amazes me the most about architects is that they are all so different in their approaches to design and of course their designs are all unique and different. To me a great architect is one whom can umm its in my head I can't explain it but WILL get back to it!....

I LOVE symbolism in architecture and innovation in the use of space. I am always intrigued at how space is formulated by concept & function and how form is created by function :)  I hate box like plans that represent no conceptual idea!

I found the Mac Daddy inspirational as they made use of Alien Vegetation as their structure base - helping our natural environment and at the same time providing shelter :)

to be continued..........