Tuesday, March 14, 2006 architecture

this is for me to collect my thoughts. haha.

Q: why do you choose architecture out of all the other courses out there?
A: i'm not an extremely -design- type of person, neither do i love science and formulas to bits, thus i opt for a course that merges the sciences with the design aspect, which i enjoy.

Q: they say that it's really tough you know, staying for long periods in the studios which are not exactly neat and inviting.
A: since i have not tried, how would i know? if i'm really doing something i like and enjoy, why would i bother with the long hours? after all, i wouldn't mind staying up late at night working on those tiny projects that bring me pride and joy.

Q: but you know you really need sleep leh.
A: yah that's really true. thus i have not taken up any tuitees! haha.

Q: but seriously, how can so simple a reason fix your mind so firmly on architecture?
A: eh let me see. i think i seriously thought about this in J2, or maybe end of J1. really wondering what course would interest me since i cannot study for the sake of it other than interest. anyway, who can? physics was starting to lose me there and i know my biology is not really that good. i don't really have much interest in chemistry too (it started from secondary school despite how the rest of the class seem to love chemistry). maths is really dry. my language is REally horrible as everybody can testify. then that leaves nothing. then i considered the alternatives. physics is not that bad (considering my grounding and Mr Chan(!) in ny) so since i AM interested in design related stuff, why not look for a combination of the two?

(i'm getting REALLY long-winded. and i'm losing the purpose i'm searching for.)

seriously. i think better on the train, when walking home, before i sleep, when i bathe. but definitely not when i finally decide to sit down and write down what i think.

buildings are really exciting you know. so many factors have to be taken into consideration before you can finally build it.
the soil it stands on determines its stability.
the atmosphere and wind conditions affect its stability too. whether the windows would break easily --> what type of materials to use (think punggol and the frequently-broken windows)
the height similarly.
the shape and texture.
the surrounding built-up environment. it affects whether it would be 'outstanding' and if it is more/less susceptible to environmental effects.
what beams?
what type of roof?
accessibility?
even more concerns if it' s meant for housing - environment, surrounding amenities, and lots more.
lastly comes the design. the design is nothing if it cannot stand.



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