Thursday, January 27, 2011

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..........

3 comments:

  1. Alexia, you made a good start! I look forward to your future blogs.

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  2. Thank you, there is still a lot more that I'm planning on adding in from my experience from the first block but work has been busy.
    Thank you and Hermie for these fantastic outings :)

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  3. Thanks, Alexia. We must thank you for taking the lead so competently, as class rep.

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