I think that architecture is the combination of art and science in designing, not necessarily only buildings but also other objects that are based on an architect’s personal style, design and also, skills. Of course, there are also other factors that are taken into consideration during the planning process as they affect the outcome of an architect’s work such as the natural surroundings of a project’s site.
I want to become an architect because I want to be able to create and be part of something that contributes to society and to the built environment. I like designs that capture the eye and that stands out from the everyday, traditional compositions. Such as the School of Design and Arts building that we are in now. Compared to the other buildings surrounding SDA, SDA is definitely “different.” – To me, it represents modernization, and personally and honestly, I prefer modern everything. Back in High School, they built us a new campus which had a more modern approach. In a small way, the design mimicked the “less-is-more, skin and bone” concept, where there were glass windows everywhere which gave it more of a “bare” feel. Even with its simplistic modern touch, I think all of the students, myself included, opted for this compared to our old boring building.
I also admire eco-friendly architecture, as times like these; nature is not really being taken into consideration, although concepts such as the “solar panel roof” where panels are installed on roofs to conserve energy are becoming more and more popular. Although sometimes, eco friendly architecture may not look as “refined” as normal architecture and may not look very appealing to the clients, it creates a sense of new direction in today’s architectural designs.
In ten years time, I picture myself starting off by designing remarkable residential areas, hotels and resorts as that were what originally made me attracted to architecture. If it we’re actually possible, I would also like to design a structure both from the interior and the exterior.
I have not physically seen many outstanding architectural works before partly because of the lack of travel (: but I’ve seen one in particular, the Malaysian Twin Towers which never fails to amaze me. The famous height of the towers has always seemed to fascinate me and that is the kind of impact that I want to create on the people and on the society – to amaze and to inspire. I hope that maybe in the future that that would be one of the things that I will be able to accomplish.
