tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51876386172149192642024-03-04T23:46:16.679-08:00+ive studioA Student of Architecturesarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14638174322131730576noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5187638617214919264.post-62085473802404335802015-09-17T07:00:00.000-07:002015-09-17T07:00:13.024-07:00+chelsea<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Calling yourself an architect will take three years bachelor, two years masters and a few more years getting accredited. Like many students reaching the end of first year, I find myself speculating the years ahead of me. I have a natural admiration for students finishing their third year and I wonder how architecture school has influenced them. Chelsea Chan, a third year architecture student, is in her last semester and I'm delighted that she's agreed to share her wisdom. I've known Chelsea to be a passionate student that I consider my inspiration when it comes to work ethic and design talent. Here's a glimps inside Chelsea's knowledge. </span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDDHdYDFUpu4VA0exmr0kIUaBCdwbwduttmVUOw2BdN9mxzxKbnAQVVT47Xr6VWd1L3ixf5mX4yHWz3yD-w22SJ7s3miWv-9olB2IFlM2VRb8Lw1A1iFKMtSr-IwoJdLWFYbUFC88k90E/s1600/11750606_10207155610116757_7584421000439211206_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDDHdYDFUpu4VA0exmr0kIUaBCdwbwduttmVUOw2BdN9mxzxKbnAQVVT47Xr6VWd1L3ixf5mX4yHWz3yD-w22SJ7s3miWv-9olB2IFlM2VRb8Lw1A1iFKMtSr-IwoJdLWFYbUFC88k90E/s320/11750606_10207155610116757_7584421000439211206_n.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span lang="EN-US">What
are the steps in the design process, and how are they organized? </span></b><span lang="EN-US">I generally start with the site analysis
and pick out what affects my design, then the plan; program organization is an
important part of designing. At the same
time, the process does become a little bit ambiguous; I do try to find a main
concept that I’m trying to showcase in my design, and generally it is a
relation with nature. I do get
inspiration anywhere from in my dreams at 3am to in a lecture in class so I
always keep a pen and paper close. Models are also a great way for exploring
concepts. And I do enjoy making them.</span></span></blockquote>
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would be your ideal working environment? </span></b><span lang="EN-US">Depends. But for designing probably with some
music, a pen, and sketchbook / roll of trace is all I need, really. But during
the rendering stage of my designs; in the computer labs with couple of friends
and banter, It keeps me awake. I’m pretty good at zoning out background noise,
plus the company of friends during stressful times is great. </span></span></blockquote>
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are you completely satisfied with your work?</span></b><span lang="EN-US">Never. To be honest, I had never been happy
with my designs. I feel like there is always room for improvement. But guess you always have to stop somewhere.</span></span></blockquote>
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the magic formula for success?<br /> </span></b><span lang="EN-US">Really try to keep a balance with work and play.
And always keep yourself surrounded with inspiration and people who really
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you encourage other people to start architecture? </span></b><span lang="EN-US">Depends. Architecture isn’t for everyone.
But if you have the passion for it. Definitely go for it. It is such a
rewarding profession. I know that people think it is a form of art but there is
so much more than designing pretty buildings. There is so much thought that
goes into designing spaces for people.<br /> </span><span lang="EN-US"><br /></span><b><span lang="EN-US">If a
kid walked up to asking for your advice and you only had a few minutes to give
‘em your best tip, what would it be? </span></b><span lang="EN-US">Never cave in to peer pressure. And do what
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It has been a week since architecture school started again for another semester. I've nearly filled a sketch book with paint, stuck on papers, sketches and ideas; it is a reflection of my every thought and a skill I've improved and am still improving in. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Thinking out loud, before I started architecture school, was meet with an eye roll. I remember going through high school with friends occasionally forced to listen to my complaining and repetitive description of events both past and present. I think too much and plan too far ahead. In saying this, my essays and reports as a high school student greatly reflected my constant speculation and I'd like to share a portion of these with my dear reader, you. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">While cleaning out my old laptop, I found a bunch of old essays; so old I don't remember when or why I wrote them. </span><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My grammar in high school was less then adequate, arguably still needs improving to this day, so I've edited the following excerpt. I've decided to only share a small paragraph so I shan't bore you. </span><br />
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<br />I find if you think too much you never find the answer. Life is easy and simple and so the answers to life must be just as plain. But some answers are a little harder to find. Like how would you describe a person? Am I a person? Am I even real? Well, I would describe a person as a being that is capable of free will and has morals and virtues. Do I have free will? Can I choose my own path? This is not clear to say, because many aspects of my life control my decisions. But I can say that I do have morals and thus I have virtues and in saying this, the decisions I make are good and right and I am confident that when I do choose and when I do accept responsibility, it is with goodness.<br /><br /></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have always been a keen photographer. With my contrasting life living in Iraq and growing up in Australia, I have found that I often see life in a different light to those around me. It began to be a habit in which I frame the things that I see in my mind, and transfer my world into images which I later share with the world. I've been doing this for years and I've been fortunate enough to meet some of the most inspiring people though social sites such as blogger, tumblr and twitter. It's also been years since I've posted anything that is beneficial to anyone. This post is a small yet humble effort to try and redeem myself. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The following are photos I took when I was 14-15 years old while I was living in Iraq. These and more can be found on <a href="http://munaam.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">my other blog</a> which I've not written in for years. </span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Old Iraqi architecture. This is a famous street called Al Mutanabi <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">More phone and electricity lines that don't work.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fried fish made by my grandma. The best. Also note that I have not added a <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Chai. All day. Everyday.</td></tr>
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This is a snapchat story showing my adventures at the Perth Art Gallery. <span style="font-family: inherit;">Have a look at the <a href="http://www.artgallery.wa.gov.au/exhibitions/WA-Focus-Abdul-Abdullah-and-Abdul-Rahman-Abdullah.asp">WA Focus</a> exhibition that was just a pleasure to experience. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">But when a voice that is pure and good is so easily not listened to in a noisy world filled with prejudice, hate and war, then whom should you listen to? Of course it is the one you feed. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I recently went to see <a href="http://movies.disney.com.au/inside-out">Inside Out</a> with my friend for her birthday. You'll be happy to hear I won't provide you, Dear Reader, with gory details of our crying spell throughout the feature, although I can express to you my complete admiration for the director, writer and crew. My gratitude to have viewed this masterpiece is endless.</span></div>
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This leads me to ponder, have you, yes you person who is reading this, ever wondered what someone is thinking? We’ve seen movies with protagonists reading minds of others and we’ve seen the consequences, but as my friends know I am stubborn and I wish to read minds.</div>
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When you are alone with no head peering over your shoulder, you search for answers, for questions, for cat videos. Google can decipher what you are thinking. The words that you keep in your mind are then typed up by your lone self and searched when you hit enter. Google has made a list of most searched words. I have this list in front of me.</div>
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I told you I shall read minds.</div>
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Let’s see. Most searched word. 2015. “Facebook” is at the top. 2004. “Free” is at the top. Okay, what encrypted secret thoughts you lot have.</div>
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Let me try to decipher this information. You are social creatures who need to be cared for and respected and loved and admired. Therefore a website such as Facebook can give you an exclusive social circle. One that makes your peers at school envious of your ever growing friends’ list that exceeds one thousand (all but 25 of which you have never spoken to in person.)</div>
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Comparing this to the past, this is a good leap forward. We have moved from our constant desire for free products which are of course illegally free. An oxymoron if ever I heard one; you are free yet not free since you are illegal. We are numbed by the ease of “free” products that we forget the people who make, design and sell.</div>
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This is all revolutionary to my mind reading skills, but of course I haven’t read your mind yet.</div>
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I hope I won’t start reading brain cells when my superpower comes after these words I type are posted and long forgotten. When there is no use for them anymore. So, my loyal reader, look at the people around you and tell them, instead of waiting for powers to be rendered out of silence, speak.</div>
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I shall leave you with a quote from the article: Become an Architect!</div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have just been to Leederville with my brother-in-law to get gelato. As one does. Artwork so conformed, so huge that I didn't see it at first glance. A little shop, that is not so little, </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Gusto Gelato possess a certain atmosphere. </span><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Elegant slashes of watercolor print laced with alternating light bulbs juxtaposed with rugged industrial bricks. What a pleasure. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Unfortunately I was enjoying my surroundings so much so that I had forgotten to take snaps. Instead, enjoy art which is humbling the city of Vincent. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Starting new blogs I always think to myself, how can I combine words to form sentences that either inspire or benefit a person? And like clock work I remind myself that I am merely spilling my thoughts into words for my own accomplishment, assessment and, with much delight, for the motivation you give me, dear reader. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />What is the purpose of this blog? A question I ask myself. +ive Studio (pronounced Positive Studio) is a small space of web I have made my own where I write.<br />I plan on writing about my experience in Architecture school. Notice how I capitalize Architecture? I plan on writing about the people around me. I'll relive you of my endless drone occasionally and interview interesting people. I plan to show you the design process. Most importantly I plan to be the portal of understanding for people who don't know what an Architect does. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />It is important to note that I am merely opening my eyes to the world of Architecture as I am a first year student. Join me and together we shall explore and wonder. </span></div>
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