The Rotan Project

Redirecting issues on Malaysian architectural education and design culture

[The Rotan Project @therotanproject]

This recent job posting rattled us over at TRP. We are not sure what the intent was, but is our #malaysianarchitectureeducation in such a bad state that one have to result into writing job posts like this to seek for potential employees? #job #malaysianarchitecture #architecture

[The Rotan Project @therotanproject]

Is #architecture just for the elite?

https://t.co/2zHAxOQjTm

[The Rotan Project @therotanproject]

Future Practice: Alternative modes of Practicing Architecture
https://t.co/3cfF99AySY

Are #malaysianarchitects ready to accept alternative mode of practicing architecture as an independent entity towards licensure and not just a complementary practice? #malaysianarchitecture

[The Rotan Project @therotanproject]

Have we all forgotten how to listen to our youth? We decided to let this post speak for itself. #architectureeducation #malaysianarchitects #malaysianarchitecturestudents #malaysianyouth #malaysianarchitectureeducation

[The Rotan Project @therotanproject]

How fxcked up is our #architectureeducation in #malaysia? Are universities preparing our #nextgen for the future? Or are they not? #architectureeducation #malaysianarchitects #malaysianarchitecturestudents

[The Rotan Project @therotanproject]

With the final result, it seems that majority believed #architectureeducation should balance between design & tech. Both as an integrated process rather than two separate processes. Will schools listen to the needs of the students or what the industry wants - more CAD monkeys ?

[The Rotan Project @therotanproject]

Overheard: The #malaysianarchitects in the industry said that #architecturestudents are not equipped for the industry, that they don't know how to CAD. Therefore, accredited schools are focusing more on building tech skills and less so on design. Yes or No? #malaysianarchitecture

[The Rotan Project @therotanproject]

Are #architects clueless in designing liveable #buildings? This pandemic has made us stayed indoors longer than ever before. How conducive are the spaces that you are in now-for your work, leisure and in general, to live? #architecture #malaysianarchitecture #malaysianarchitects

[The Rotan Project @therotanproject]

What is/are the factor(s) holding back architectural exploration in Malaysian architecture schools?

See poll options above.

#malaysianarchitecture #malaysianarchitectureeducation
#architectureeducation #malaysianeducation

[The Rotan Project @therotanproject]

What is/are the factor(s) holding back architectural exploration in Malaysian architecture schools?

1. Lecturers limited knowledge
2. Students unwillingnesss to explore
3. School’s environment / facilities
4. LAM’s conservative guidelines
5. All of the above

[The Rotan Project @therotanproject]

What is/are the factor(s) holding back architectural exploration in Malaysian architecture schools?

1. Lecturers limited knowledge
2. Students unwillingnesss to explore
3. School’s environment / facilities
4. LAM’s conservative guidelines
5. All of the above

[Nicholas Ng @498nm]

Though it may be true, architecture school in Malaysia should look at the both tech and design in a holistic view, rather than separating them. #malaysianarchitectureeducation #architectureeducation

[The Rotan Project @therotanproject]

We're now on Facebook! https://t.co/cFTryvoStO

However, our main platform will still be on Twitter. If you like what we have, please follow us and invite your friends to like our FB page. And if you have any issues you'd like us to cover, feel free to send us a DM.

[The Rotan Project @therotanproject]

Overheard: The #malaysianarchitects in the industry said that #architecturestudents are not equipped for the industry, that they don't know how to CAD. Therefore, accredited schools are focusing more on building tech skills and less so on design. Yes or No? #malaysianarchitecture

[The Rotan Project @therotanproject]

How important is history in architecture education?
#malaysianarchitecture #architecture #architectureeducation #malaysianarchitectureeducation #therotanproject #soullessarchitecture