Kayla Tham

- SP - DARCH - AF02/CF04 - slep, eat, study, repeat. 😀😭🥲

[Kayla Tham @DARCH_kayla]

TPS with @harishussinbs23
For a house to be like a machine, he meant it as having the efficiency like one, utilizing the 5 points of Architecture to maximize the quality of living for it's dwellers. (/end) #be904 #be904_2 #S1W13

[Kayla Tham @DARCH_kayla]

TPS with @harishussinbs23
Le Courbusier advocates functionality over aesthetics, where aesthetics is the result from the architecture designed from functionality instead. (1/) #be904 #be904_2 #S1W13

[Kayla Tham @DARCH_kayla]

This week's lecture was quite manageable and carried important concepts. #be904 #be904_2 #be904_2_2 #S1W17

[Kayla Tham @DARCH_kayla]

Moreover, we should design in accordance to the site specific context rather than a global scale. All this which have been an emphasis of the previous lectures which I think is very applicable to the industry when practicing. (/end) #be904 #be904_2 #be904_2_1 #S1W17

[Kayla Tham @DARCH_kayla]

I think the most important point would be how we should design towards a solution with understanding of the underlying principles used in the architecture instead of just mimicking the form. (1/) #be904 #be904_2 #be904_2_1 #S1W17

[Kayla Tham @DARCH_kayla]

One concept I struggled with would be what’s the difference between megafirms and warlord architects? #be904 #be904_2 #be904_2_2 #S1W16

[Kayla Tham @DARCH_kayla]

It’s definitely important to know as this is the industry my course of study is in. Hence, I should know what I’m getting myself into and make the proper decision of joining the type of firm in accordance to my choices (/end) #be904 #be904_2 #be904_2_1 #S1W16

[Kayla Tham @DARCH_kayla]

The most important thing I’ve learnt in this week’s lecture is the nature and operation of architecture firms. It’s sad to know that firms face fierce competition and are severely underpaid. The work to pay ratio is not there. (1/)
#be904 #be904_2 #be904_2_1 #S1W16

[Kayla Tham @DARCH_kayla]

This week’s lecture was short and easy to follow! Hope more lectures to be of smaller length/broken into smaller bits for better manageability. It’s easier to process information, at least in my opinion. #be904 #be904_2 #be904_2_2 #S1W15

[Kayla Tham @DARCH_kayla]

…nor is aspects of buildings in colder regions applicable to sites in Singapore for example. This really places emphasis on the considerations for the locals/people residing in a country using the building instead of exterior form. #be904 #be904_2 #be904_2_1 #S1W15

[Kayla Tham @DARCH_kayla]

The most important thing I’ve learnt is how we should zoom in on the specific site context we’re working on and not look at it from a broad perspective. Certain aspects of kampung houses may not be applicable to today’s context…(1/) #be904 #be904_2 #be904_2_1 #S1W15

[Kayla Tham @DARCH_kayla]

An example learnt is Sun Yat Memorial Hall. Not many people have heard/even go there when asked. However, if function is still relevant (eg; retail), with maintainence, it should be conserved (/end) #be904 #S1W14_2_exit

[Kayla Tham @DARCH_kayla]

In this tutorial, I’ve learnt how trying to preserve local architecture culture is not as simple. There will be a dilemma on whether it is still relevant in present day. (1/) #be904 #S1W14_2_exit

[Kayla Tham @DARCH_kayla]

This week's lecture was quite manageable. However, the section containing "Good principles of tropical housing" will need more time to understand and read through thoroughly. #be904 #be904_2 #be904_2_2 #S1W14

[Kayla Tham @DARCH_kayla]

Hence, I think it's important (and interesting) to know about our local scape. I didn't know there were different eras of shophouses. These attributes are also quite applicable to the architecture scene in Singapore. (/end) #be904 #be904_2 #be904_2_1 #S1W14

[Kayla Tham @DARCH_kayla]

In this lecture, the most important part I've learnt would be the attributes of tropical housing, in particular the shophouses as they are a part of Singapore's history. (1/) #be904 #be904_2 #be904_2_1 #S1W14

[Kayla Tham @DARCH_kayla]

Not really a concept I struggled with but, how applicable is Le Corbusier's 5 architecture points in today's context? Are there also other "points" in architecture that can be incorporated when we design? #be904 #be904_2 #be904_2_2 #S1W13

[Kayla Tham @DARCH_kayla]

On how many people in the architecture scene view it. Eventually, we'll form our own views too. After all, there is no definitive right or wrong right? (/end) #be904 #be904_2 #be904_2_1 #S1W13

[Kayla Tham @DARCH_kayla]

And this is further reiterated in his 5 points of architecture. It is honestly interesting to see the different focuses of each architect we're studying, as with Mies the previous lesson. This definitely broadens our perspective...(2/) #be904 #be904_2 #be904_2_1 #S1W13

[Kayla Tham @DARCH_kayla]

In this lecture, the most important part I've learnt would be the manifesto of Le Corbusier, "Towards a new architecture" where he emphasizes utility in the design of a house, like a machine... (1/) #be904 #be904_2 #be904_2_1 #S1W13