Matthew Seah

DARCH/FT/1A/05

[ping @ZhengpingLiow]

I don’t subscribe to notions of individuals being born creative. Being Creative doesn’t entirely imply possessing Originality. We are too focused on seeking originality in the Form, not the Content. If anyone is born creative, our approach to design education is then flawed.

[ping @ZhengpingLiow]

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[Matthew Seah @SRJMatthew]

ventilation and daylighting in buildings over airconditioning and fans. Plus, people like money, and natural ways of cooling can help people reduce their spendings on electricity. If education won't work, money probably will.

[Matthew Seah @SRJMatthew]

Well, practicality can change over time. Like in today's world, there is a need for sustainable architecture and with the internet readily available, more people are educated about the negatives of electronic cooling devices and this could lead to more people prioritising natural

[gael @blurgael]

It is but we are also entering an age of modernisation where practicality is prioritised sadly. While it works, I can’t help but think about what we’ve lost in the process too

[Matthew Seah @SRJMatthew]

think highly of themselves. If it was one person who formed the modern movement like you suggested, they would have the fame of a starchitect and might probably end up becoming prideful.

[Matthew Seah @SRJMatthew]

No idea who it is, many say its Mies Van Der Rohe but it could have been a collective effort. Either way, Mies Van Der Rohe gets a lot of recognition and is often associated with the modern movement and I could be wrong, but he does seems a little arrogant so perhaps they do

[ZhenAn @_zhenan_]

3) Two question I have for today lesson is, who is the "first" person to start modernism, postmodernism & deconstructivism? Do they think highly of themselves for starting it or taking the courage to approach it?

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[matthew neo @matthewneo9]

I would say that it has different meaning to people. But in Mies case I would suggest it was the way he paid more attention to the materials he used in his buildings like the steel frames and how he wanted to demonstrate it even through the way it was being wielded.

[Matthew Seah @SRJMatthew]

Actually quite a sad thing that such stagnant works are elevated like you said, adopting to the location of the dwelling is what makes architecture interesting, at least in my opinion.

[gael @blurgael]

All of these feelings brought forward by the modernist movements along with modern inventions in technology like aircon has only further elevated these stagnant works

[matthew neo @matthewneo9]

As I went through the lecture, I realise that actually in whatever we design, there has to be context or reason behind doing things where it is the little things that truly matter. Without context, there is no meaning. (6/)
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[gael @blurgael]

Exactly. I agree that aircon has a very great part to play, similar to what @SRJMatthew had stated. However I think that modernist sentiments and the way people now place less importance in unique works of decorative architecture has also played a big role. We no longer

[Matthew Seah @SRJMatthew]

I think views will be less of a priority, sure there are probably things to see even without a super nice view, but it wouldn't be as spectacular as a 40th floor view. I think other design considerations will be prioritised in such scenarios.

[Aaron Lim @SPAaronLim]

good or acceptable?
Will views still be as important if the site is located in a place where there are buildings on all 4 sides? (end/)
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[Matthew Seah @SRJMatthew]

weird openings and as long as there was air conditioning in place, there would be no issue with human comfort.

[Matthew Seah @SRJMatthew]

Well, in the first place globalisation was what allowed the invention of airconditioning to spread around the world. And yep, I agree that modern movements influenced the form of the international style to some extent. If it did not, we could have circular buildings with

[gael @blurgael]

While I do agree air con has a part to play, it’s also not right to discredit the great effect that post modernist movements and globalisation brings. These trends cause standard structures because architects start to prioritise efficient and effective economic building over

[Matthew Seah @SRJMatthew]

ventilation and what not, or at least thats what they thought in the past.

[Matthew Seah @SRJMatthew]

Nah I think its because when airconditioning was introduced, people didn't think much of the effects it had on the climate and therefore, we started relying solely on airconditioners and electronics to cool our spaces. Thus, every building doesn't need to take into account

[gael @blurgael]

Probably because of economic reasons and capitalism too. Ping did mention aircon, but I think the growing sentiments of a global economy greatly adds to this too

[Matthew Seah @SRJMatthew]

Maybe we can have more external facade shading to provide more cooler buffer zones or have sunscreens on walls that are likely to receive much direct sunlight and have high radiant temperature

[ZhenAn @_zhenan_]

One question I have for today lesson, are there anymore other ways of implementing tropical house function into a contemporary tropical house or building like HDB?

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[Matthew Seah @SRJMatthew]

Ikr, if I cook in the late afternoon, my food wont be the only thing getting burnt.

[feng xu @fengxurl]

Right? My kitchen is facing west and i can't bear the glare and heat and there are no measures against it... Guess there's a good view for sunset though.....
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[Matthew Seah @SRJMatthew]

My house openings are facing east and west and it definitely feels like an oven if we let sunlight in.

[Aaron Lim @SPAaronLim]

view or not or get sick and tired of the view but is probably due to the heat that people usually avoid the west. But then again, maybe because I haven't experience much facing the west so I can't confirm that facing west is really hotter or not. (2/) #be904

[Aaron Lim @SPAaronLim]

Heat can still radiate into the room so I don't think curtain can solve the issue but if there is a facade or overhang, maybe it could work out. #be904

[Felix Tay Bing Khai @SPFelix_TT]

@SRJMatthew depends lah like what matthew emphasised, its on the client after all. but to correct matthew, we could always switch to sustainable ways of reducing heat transmission like louvres or even a buffer zone. At the end of the day, different circumstances require different means to s