Archi.Valhalla

Korean Skies

2007-09-24T23:16:00.000+08:00

Here are some images I took of skies in Korea...

Something that I like to do lately.

Facebooking

2007-09-24T12:56:00.000+08:00

Yes I just made my Facebook. So been engrossed by it thanks to Shijie and Co Seng! haha!!! Now posting most of my pictures there... so do check it out if you want :)

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=646926412

or look for my full name! =P

16 September 2007 - Graduate Students Architecture Exhibition @ Old Seoul Station

2007-09-24T11:25:00.000+08:00

In Geol aka Calvin from my studio brought Miao Ling and I to the Graduate Students Exhibition in Seoul Station, I really enjoyed the whole exhibit as we got to see many works from most of the Korean's universities. So here are some pictures I took of their models. Some are simply amazing!
Oh, thank you In Geol for your patience in explaining to us the panels as it is in korean. =)

Of Soju, Beer, Chicken Ass, BBQ, Noraebang and Party!

2007-09-24T11:18:00.000+08:00

Over here, every week, every friday night and wednesday night (because we got no class on thursday), is always filled with party of Noraebang (Karaoke), Soju/Beer, BBQ and yeah whatever a group of 'high' people might do after that... So, it is totally different from what we have in Singapore! Too bad though, whenever I go for these parties, my camera is not around with me, afraid that I might either lose it or smash it. HAHA!!

Jeju Island Day 3 - Hiking Hallasan

2007-09-08T12:32:00.000+08:00

Day 3 . . .

Objective . . . hike to the summit of Hallasan

Brief discription:

Height: 1950m
Total Time taken: 8 hours (incl. lunch break and many breaks in between)
Total distance covered: 19.2km
climate condition: summer
terrain conditions: mixed (rocky, uneven paths, timber decks, timber steps, rocky steps)
animals sighted: deer and 2 snakes

So, we started our hike at 9 a.m and reached the peak at 1p.m and reached the bottom at 5p.m
All according to schedule. I passed my camera to Shijie and so did not take much pictures while going up the mountain. I'm weak... Shijie is STRONG! Cos' he carries the most things like almost all the water supplies too! haha... Thank you!! I was dying of exhaustion there... haha

...The Ascending Journey

Anyway, we were so glad that we reached the peak. But when we saw young children like 4 years old? climbing up the mountain and not tired at all... we were so ashamed haha!! Koreans are strong!! haha!!!

...The Summit

...The Descending Journey

...A nice sunset view from the resort.

...Our Pizza dinner back in the resort after our hike.

So, these wraps up our nice summer vacation in Jeju island. We were happy, exhausted, richer in experience but poorer in the wallet. =P

Jeju Island-Day 2

2007-09-08T10:35:00.000+08:00

Yeah Day 2, we met our driver at our resort (Bora Bora Resort) and wanted to change our schedules, and thankfully we met the Boss of our resort, who knows how to speak english quite well and he is very kind! So he was there to help translate to the driver where we wanted to go. So after much discussion, the first thing we did was to Horse ride. But we weren't allowed to ride on our own which Shijie was wishing for. Yeah Emily's and my horse, were 'bombing' their loads off while it gallops.... anyway Shijie saw the 'bombs' as he was at our backs. Hahaha!! nice morning experience.

Then after that, we wanted to do some pottery so we were told to head down to Ilchulland, where Micheon Cave was located too. Anyway in the end the pottery class was closed so we did not have the chance to do any pottery. Disappointed... seems like everyday there will always be one disappointment haha.

we were bored... doing some martial art fighting scene... hahaha !!!

Right after that, we proceeded to Seongeup Folk Village to experience the traditional Jeju life and architecture. =P

Black Pigs' sty . . . plus outdoor WC!

After the visit and our lunch, we were thinking of going to Jeongbang waterfall located at Seogwipo and the other waterfall at Jungnum - cheonjeyeon waterfall. However, the driver (again) keep insisting that Cheonjeyeon (to what we know it's a legendary waterfall), is No. 3 in Jeju. So he wants us to visit Cheonjiyeon, as he proclaimed that it is No.1 in Jeju and then Jeongbang waterfall, being No.2 in Jeju. But we guessed that probably it is because this No.1 and No.2 waterfalls are close to each other while the No.3 is far, so he did not want to bring us there.. sigh... speechless.. we gave up and so went to No.1 and No.2. Haha

So this is "No.2" - Jeongbang waterfall, a waterfall that falls directly to the sea. Which we think it should be No.1, because we can play around and get up close and personal with. Sadly, my pictures for these two waterfalls are limited as my camera was low in battery by the time we arrived there... sigh what bad luck.

And this is "No.1", which is not amazing at all..because we can only see it and not go near it.
Foolish driver, don't know what fun is. haha sorry trying to vent my anger.

JEJU ISLAND DAY 1

2007-09-08T09:43:00.000+08:00

Since I'm now doing my laundry, and waiting for it to be done.... I guess why not just blog something! yeah? haha.. So here is the long overdue pictures of our trip to Jeju Island on August before our term started at Hanyang University.

22 August:

We reached Jeju International Airport at 8 a.m and met our korean driver, Mr. Kim (who we don't really like due to abundance of reasons, the only good thing being that he is a very good photographer). So, we told him our itinerary and which he later on changed lots of them. Sad. =(

So Mysterious Road was the first place we visited. Hmm.. actually, I wasn't amazed by it at all. I don't know why.

Then later on we went to Yongduam Rock and then visited the National Natural Museum of Jeju...

And..after that, we had SASHIMI...which cost us each approximately S$80. Alright... that was the most expensive meal we had... and then we wanted to go Samyang Beach to see the black sand... but the driver keep insisting that Hamdeok Beach is No.1 in Jeju and Samyang is No.10. Jeez! that sucks. anyway, we agreed to his No.1 beach... so here, Hamdeok Beach for you all =P No black sands. But alright, the water and beach is nice. So we were fine with it.

We did not have a swim in the sea... was too 'shocked' after our lunch. So we stay around the beach for awhile before moving to our next destination: Manjanggul - Lava-tube cave!
The temperature here is pretty cooling...and when we were inside, we keep hoping that autumn will come soon and hope that when we return to Seoul, autumn comes, autumn leaves fall, clear sky and cool weather. Hahaha!!

19 August: National Museum of Korea

2007-09-05T10:06:00.000+08:00

So, that weekend I guess was really fruitful as we visited 1 Palace, 1 exhibition and 1 Museum!
Very happy weekend!

According to Jae (our korean friend), National Museum of Korea, is the 5th largest in the world.
So, here are some pictures to share...

View from my room. . .

2007-09-05T10:02:00.000+08:00

We moved to the 5th floor last month... which was tiring as we got to climb up and down that stupid stairs! Sigh, why 5th floor!!! Anyway, we got this view in the end... not that amazing but will do. Haha..the good thing now is that, the warm water in the shower room is working very well. YAY!

DeoksuGong - Monet Exhiition Trip

2007-09-05T09:51:00.000+08:00

It's been a long time since I update, so lets start from this.
We went to Deoksugong & Monet Exhibition last month on 18th of August.
So, here are some images we took! =)

This is the venue for the Monet Exhibition which cost me 10,000Won. Expensive but I got to see one of my favourite paintings. So quite worthwhile.

And I got bored... so yeah what my friends called "cam whoring" ? =P ...i think

continuation of that walk...

2007-08-20T21:44:00.000+08:00

Here's a continuation of the walk I had that day...
Cheonggyecheon by Night....

City Hall...all dressed up for Liberation Day!

Performance/concert at City Hall Plaza

Happy Liberation Day to You, Korea!!!

NamDaeMun by Night

City Slogans

2007-08-16T10:20:00.000+08:00

Alright, I'm really dead bored now in the office. Been reading El Croquis: Herzog&DeMeuron.
Arrgghh!
But interestingly this morning I finally found out what's Ansan's slogan.

So we have, Uniquely Singapore, Truly Malaysia, Dynamic Korea, Hi Seoul, Happy Suwon and for Ansan, it is Bravo Ansan! Hahaha!!

Hope to find more of these soon. I wonder what's Jeju's. Sunny Jeju?? Romantic Jeju? Hmm...
hehe !!!

2007-08-15T08:25:00.000+08:00

Haha! Another exciting day after work! Wohoo!
Professor Han (thanks Tiffany for correcting this) treated all of us dinner today and we had Bulgogi! YUM YUM!!
And..we asked for another serving of meat!!! haha!

delicious Bulgogi!

cold noodle.... after bulgogi to wash down the oil and meat... =P

and after that, I was too full so Shijie, Eun Mi, Chaur Jyh and I decided to have a nice walk. This time My target is Seoul Station (Namdaemun), from Anguk which is 3.8km to 4km! HAHA!!
I'm too tired to describe but I and hope the rest too, enjoyed the walk. Thanks all for companying me walk.

So Just going to post pictures of my walk to Seoul Station.

alright, I've been having some technical difficulty uploading pictures. So I'll continue posting more pictures of this walk soon.

Post-work walking session on Monday

2007-08-14T23:46:00.000+08:00

I'm not sure why and how, but I just love to walk around Seoul after my work and not sure where I got the energy from. May be it is because i don't wish to return back to my dorm room so soon. =P
Went with Miao Ling and Co Seng. We walked from Kyobo Bookstore to the palace then City Hall. I guess it is roughly a 3km walk again.

This is on Monday. Must have been the good food I've been eating lately.

Some concert/event preparation at the City Hall Plaza.

Promoting a new and cool umbrella from Singapore! =P Standing right above the fountain without realizing it is a fountain. (luckily it is under maintenance)

Pretty Korean Models !

2007-08-14T23:30:00.000+08:00

Alright! These pictures are not that well taken cos' in front of me, there are more vicious cameramen with their super long and cool cameras. So, I could only jump up and down and squeeze myself nearer to get a shot... (man i sound very desperate!)

enough talks.

here are the pictures! =P

Office Surroundings

2007-08-12T09:37:00.000+08:00

Was waiting for my other friends to end work on one of the weekdays last week, and decided to walk around the office area to snap some pictures.

Typical alleys found in Seoul. - where all nice food lurks.

This building uses very interesting materials for its facade.
I was told by my colleagues, that is actually the materials of Korean traditional roofing that is kept and made as a decorative feature/pattern for the facade. Nice!

Along the Highway to Incheon Airport

2007-08-12T09:21:00.000+08:00

Yesterday went to pick a friend of ours from Singapore at Incheon Airport. Never did observe or pay attention to it when I arrived earlier, as I was just simply too tired after the long journey. So yesterday was my chance to see the airport again. Yay!
So Tiffany, Jae and I head down to Incheon Airport with Jae's 'transformer' car. Haha!! All expenses paid for by the school. Nice~

So here are some pictures I took along the way. =)

The bridge linking the island where the airport is to the mainland.

Jae...slow down I want to take pictures~ =P

the airport ... alright, didn't take much as we were too hungry and just wanted to get out of there. FAST! haha!!

Rainy Season. . .

2007-08-09T22:01:00.000+08:00

For the past few days, the rain just keep on pouring to my lovely Korea. Sigh... spoiling my mood. Hope this will end soon. The rain here is really weird, it just pours without any warnings and it ends abruptly too. If it drizzles, you practically couldn't see any raindrops. It feels like those fans with the water vapour moistures found in Singapore.

Another thing I notice is that, wounds tend to heal slower over here. I had a cut on my finger and the blood still oozes out on the 3rd day! Really strange. I guess it is because of the climatic condition here? I'm not sure.

Alright been spending too much lately, so going to cut down on unnecessary expenditures...as if!
Hahaha I still want to buy winter shoes, winter apparels, T-shirts, Autumn wear, and my limited edition shoes I saw at Myeong-dong!! that will roughly cost me like 600,000Won in total! I think.

So, I guess in October, someone's annual bonus will be needed over in Korea =P *wink Thanks bro!
Will get you a small souvenir =P

Rain GO AWAY!!! Don't come back and just go hit some other places.

Today is my Super Saver Day - to date

2007-08-07T22:35:00.000+08:00

Since my arrival to Korea, I've been spending on average, like 12,0000 Won per day.
But today, if excl. the transport and the charges paid to change my air ticket, I only spent W1500 for my lunch on Gimbap! Oh my!! haha... Anyway, just want to wish my 2 colleagues or Heung Ni(s) (elder brother in korean), a Happy Birthday!

Ohh the green tea cake is delicious!! yum yum....

Flickr quota maximised.

2007-08-06T16:42:00.001+08:00

Dang! Apparently I have reached the limit of my Flickr upload quota. Guess have to go back to my old photobucket to upload my pics so that can put in my blog. =) sigh...

Another Visit to Namdaemun and Myeong-dong!!

2007-08-05T20:23:00.000+08:00

Today went to both Namdaemun and Myeong-dong by ourselves!! Haha smooth journey and never got lost. Phew... hahaha. Ohh Myeong-dong has so many pretty girls! But my camera sense just couldn't snap them. OH!! I should have done it though. All right less talk more pictures. =)

At the junction between Namdaemun and Myeong-dong

The Bank of Korea

Myeong-dong yummy food street vendor.

The Rough Expenditure Guide of Korea

2007-08-04T23:25:00.000+08:00

Thought maybe I should do some kind of a price guide of Korea or more of Seoul for those who might be interested =P

This is just a rough guide through my own personal experiences:

Transport:
Subway: 1000Won (Basic Fare) to 1700Won (for a 30 Station-trip)
Taxi: Damn ass expensive unless going for short distances and sharing among 4 people. Basic 1900Won
Bus: Bus price is 1000Won to 1800Won

Food:
BiBimBap (mixed rice w/ vegetables) Buffet during lunch at Insadong: 6000Won
Gimbap (like sushi) at small eatery joints: 1500Won (plain gimbap) to 2000 plus Won.
Korean BBQ Pork: 7000-8000Won at Gangnam Area while 3000-5000Won at Ansan (Our school area).
Omu Rice (omelete rice): 3500Won to 4000Won
Korean Hand-made Noodle at Myeong-dong: 6000Won (rice and noodle freeflow)
School Canteen: 1800Won (standard fixed price)
Cold Green Tea Noodle @ Korean Chinese Restaurant @ Anguk: 7000Won

So in general, food in Seoul ranges between 5000Won to 7000Won, is good enough.
By the way, Gimbap is apparently a side dish or snacks. Not a main course. But most of us are full after eating a few Gimbap. haha

What is cheap here?
- Snail mail postage
- Shoju (korean rice wine)
- Cigarette

Most of the things here are really EXPENSIVE in comparison to what we got in Singapore. Sigh I want a sponsor!!! so i can travel the whole korea in 5 months!!! hahaha!!!

Thats about it that I know now. Hope to update this list as time goes by. =) Cheers!!

Jungang Station (central area)

2007-08-04T23:07:00.000+08:00

Just went to Jungang Station, near our school at Ansan to catch D-War (an english movie directed by a korean), dinner and desert~!! First let's talk about the show... hmm... no story line at all. It is about a korean legend of a serpent wanting to be a celestial dragon but in order to do so, the Giant serpents need to fight and get hold of this lady who apparently holds the secret power and key to be a celestial dragon. So, she's like their 'goddess' something like that. But the movie was like a mix of Lord of the Rings, star wars and King Kong. Hahaha... i wanted to laugh whenever the villian spokes because they spoke in an unknown language. Yadah yadah blaah blaah wohee ehoo groei.. =P but that's my personal opinion. Guess maybe couldn't appreciate it that much as sometimes they spoke in korean and there is no subtitles. haha!!

Then had KaelBi for Dinner (hope i spelled it right). It is like bbq-ed pork chop. Nice~~ haha
and had desert again!! hahaha ohh the food here is simply awesome!

Oh!! we would be going to Jeju Island after our internship for 4 days which is from the 22nd August to 25th August. Gonna spend lots of cash there. But I guess it would be a worthwhile experience!

Thought of getting a hair cut today, but was too late, guess will do it some other time. My hair is way too long but hmm..how should i have it cut? any suggestons? hahaha...

Another Random Pictures of our trip...

2007-08-04T14:59:00.000+08:00

These are just some random pictures I have not posted in my blog.

Some HUGE sculpture in Seoul... I think it is nice =)
it is like it is constructing the building at the background hehe

We were lost in Suwon, trying to find Hwaseong Fortress that day. So Miaoling and I sat on the bench to rest and I decided to take a photo with her.. =P ...do we look tired? hmmm...

Me at Han River...

Cheonggyecheon Stream - the clear blue waterway of Seoul

2007-08-04T14:30:00.000+08:00

Cheonggyecheon stream, once the source of life in old Korea during the Joseon Dynasty, was turned into a shantytown, polluted and where the less fortunate lives. However, in 2005, the stream was restored and turned into a sanctuary in the middle of urban Seoul. It is now a place where the young and old gathers to have a cup of coffee, a stroll or just sitting down along the stream soaking their feets. The restoration of the stream made Seoul a city where nature, culture, history and urbanization exists in harmony. So, we strolled down the stream as well... to experience live of the Koreans working or living in Seoul.

The Beginning. . .

walking across the stream . . .

Rapids of the stream . . .

Movie screening under the bridge along the stream . .

A view from the stream . . .

It is definetely a wonderful experience and a long journey. We failed to finish the whole journey .... one fine day, we shall complete it!

Cheonggyecheon Stream - is way better than S'pore river. (in my own opinion)
it serves its purpose as a public space. . .

My Dormitory Room. . .

2007-08-04T13:47:00.000+08:00

How could I forget to post a picture of my dormitory room!
Haha!! This is my first time living in a school dormitory and till now, it is nice. . . having the room all by myself. But it will end soon when my roommate arrives haha. Sigh =P Hope it would still be fun. Alright, I've visited my friend's dormitory room in NUS Prince George Park Residence, Singapore. His is 9 sqm and I think mine looks and feel bigger and nicer haha. But, we (the guys) would be moving our room from the 1st floor to the 5th floor by 17 August, which is also Indonesia's National Day. Hope it would be better at the 5th floor, like say maybe the hot water is hotter and the view is nicer? haha =) ...I love my room.

Friday 03-08-2007 - Hongdaep

2007-08-04T08:59:00.001+08:00

Yesterday was fun haha...treated by my vice team leader, lunch. Had a BiBimBap Buffet. Added too much chilli...was very spicy but still...shiok! haha
Then after work went with Tiffany, Sue and Jae to Hongdaep (Hongik University) area for some nightlife. Walked around there but guess we were too early so I couldn't see any nice girls around. Sigh I was happily snapping photos when suddenly my camera just shut itself down ... no battery. ARRggghHH... oh well managed to snap some photos and so we went to have our delicious dinner and after that we visited this Jazz bar (WaterCock)!!! haha we thought at first it might be abit sleazy judging from the name and the appearance as we got to climb some narrow stairs and when we reached the bar, we were welcomed by a metal door like those you see in the movie whenever some mafia holds their secret meetings, or that of some clubs that require a password to enter. Haha... but we went in and it was fun. Nice Jazz music, Nice drink... haha Oh well guess the old saying is true. "never judge thing from its cover". =) Ohh..to top it all up, we had ice flakes for desert while sitting on a rocking chair! haha!!! Sigh if only my camera battery didn't die on me.. all the hot girls were out on the streets after we left the Jazz bar.. sigh =(

Hongik University - famous for their arts

Yummy Crepes!

After work - De-stressing ourselves @ Insadong

2007-08-04T08:56:00.001+08:00

Went to Insadong after work to de-stress... but wait, was there any stress to begin with? hahaha i doubt so.

31.07.2007 - Visit to Jae's Home

2007-08-04T08:53:00.000+08:00

We went to Jae's home while his parents were away. Made quite a mess in his living room but was fun. hahaha... thanks Jae for the invitation!

More of NamDaeMun

2007-08-04T08:50:00.001+08:00

more pictures of Namdaemun ....

Old Seoul Station...

Last Sunday 29.07.07 - NamDaeMun

2007-08-04T07:45:00.000+08:00

We went NamDaeMun and we went crazy again...
Saw so many things... and Shijie and I tried...boiled silk worm larvae ...
tasted like chicken essence. Hahaha...

My next investment...

2007-08-03T16:29:00.000+08:00

I think my next investment would be .... a wide angle lens for my camera...
i so want to take a wide angle shot. hahaha
So, kokoya~... you want to donate some cash? haha or anyone out there wants to do some donations =P hahaha

Some random sneak peaks...

2007-08-03T16:21:00.000+08:00

Myeong-dong!

Some traditional korean architecture and old street near our office @ anguk...

Hmm... if my memory never fails me...this is Gyeonggi-do Art Museum?
it's near our home @ Ansan. (okay it is called - Gyeonggido Museum of Arts (GMA))

Arrgghh....my office PC are all in korean language!

2007-08-03T16:10:00.000+08:00

I'm posting more pictures here from my office and it is really hard...cos' everything is in korean. Ohh..i got to learn korean language fast! haha

At last i was given a network wohoo~~ and my boss just asked me to take a rest at 5pm!!! isn't it great! haha all because they changed their layout again and so I have to stop my sketchup.

anyway, more pictures for all of you.

At Suwon, Hwaseong Fortress...

My sneaky pic of Emily... =P

Shijie and I...

Miao~ and I ...

beautiful details...

Turning this blog to a korea trip photo blog =)

2007-08-01T22:06:00.002+08:00

This what we do at Han River....

Tiffany enjoying the sunset at Han river....

While others are .... eating flowers.

Admiral Yi Sun-sin's Statue...

2007-07-30T22:20:00.001+08:00

On the 2nd day of our trip. . .

we went to Seoul and had lunch with our Korean Profs.
and visited where we would be having our internship for 1 month.

Space Group - One of South Korea's most established firm.

and this is one of their offices in Anguk. Nice.... =P

2007-07-30T22:13:00.000+08:00

I know this is a little late, but here's an update of my trip to Korea.
Living in a foreign land with no clue of their language, my friends and I landed safely at Incheon International airport, South Korea late at night on 19 July.

A picture I took while inside the plane.

Had to transit for 2 times!
Bangkok and then Hong Kong!!!

This is in Hong Kong International Airport...

Go Gwreeaann... !! Support Live Earth

2007-07-07T21:46:00.000+08:00

070707 - Live Earth

Live Earth... livin' life on Earth. Don't destroy your home.

The Damage !

2007-06-01T07:37:00.000+08:00

Bought these at PC show

...and these at Harvey Norman

Haha, went to PC show yesterday. Oh my was very packed!! as usual... haha... but not as great as last year's. But still, I made some damage to my wallet, or more like my brother's. Hahaha...
Bought a Targus Backpack and got a Targus speaker and mouse free, bought a Razer mouse and got their pad for free.
Thought of getting my Canon EOS400d there but to my disappointment, they do not have a good offer there and in the end I bought it at Harvey Norman. Got the camera and was given 2 2gb CF cards, Tripod, LCD protection, memory card reader, Lens workbook, Dry Box and camera bag. Not a bad deal for S$1499.

Torque 2007 (May) - Millenia Walk

2007-05-28T23:55:00.000+08:00

Went with my brother to Torque Motorshow @ Millenia Walk. But sadly, only able to see 4 cars there as we went on the last day. Sad Huh!!
Here are some images we took.

Lotus Exige

Porsche Carrera GT (the plate says it all)

results out thankfully.

2007-05-28T23:40:00.000+08:00

Guess this post is somewhat a few days late, but oh well, thankfully result is out and as to my expectation so it is good news. =) will always remember what my design tutor said, "result is not everything, it is what at the end of the day you have learn... " something like that. Oh well that line would be even better if only this world is not based on 'a $20,000 to $30,000 - paper' and grades. haha!!

Santiago Calatrava - one crazie Dude...

2007-05-22T22:36:00.000+08:00

Santiago Calatrava is one crazy architect & engineer!
all his works are an engineering feat...

a nice video of one of his works.

Peter Eisenman - Casa Guardiola

2007-05-22T22:19:00.000+08:00

This Video ROCKS my life!! Woohoo!! I love the song used as well!!
Really inspirational....

Animation of hotel concept by Zaha Hadid

2007-05-22T22:13:00.000+08:00

found this very interesting. Like the way the whole composition of the animation and the music at the background flows. the concept of form move in and out as if like the sound wave graph of the music or it is like some kind of virus infection that hits my pc and somewhat spread everywhere and crystallizes haha ...Awesome!

Not a weekend i want to have...

2007-05-22T22:04:00.000+08:00

arrrggghhh.... this coming weekend is definitely not going to be a weekend I will look upon to. I usually like weekends. But not this coming one as result will be out on the 26th, saturday! Ahh crap! wonder what i'll get... but oh well can't change anything though.
Thought of posting some of my sketches done in the office, but due to the high sensitivity of the project, I guess I am only able to do so in a few months time. =)

2nd day @ Surbana

2007-05-08T22:41:00.000+08:00

Today, my 2nd day working at Surbana. Not bad, kind of enjoying it. But I must say! It is damn ass HUGE!!! my Gosh! they practically rule the whole 27-storey building! Got a nice working table along the window with good views. Never had that in my previous firm. Usually desks near the windows are for the directors. But cool! My friend, Kok Ming, and I, both got nice working spaces. Though the evening sun is a problem.
Something that I realized after working for 2 days there is that, all of them working there, do not call public housings as HDBs as most of us do, but just simply public housings. I wonder is it a taboo to say the word HDB? hmmm.....
Good thing is that we are not involved in upgrading projects *phew, and no Caddings . . . for now. Been doing SketchUp. Yaay!
oh well went around and took this while at work.

Exams over, Hols here, but working soon...

2007-05-05T16:00:00.000+08:00

At last I have my vacation! no exams, no projects, no submissions and no deadlines. Been slacking the whole time now for say almost more than a week now. But my wonderful moment will soon be interrupted. Will be going to work part time, starting next monday (7/5) at Surbana. Hope will learn something there, even though most of their works are HDBs (public housings). But it's alright, going to work there for just 2 months and can use that time to know more friends and build up my connections. I can't wait for my student exchange programme to Hanyang University, South Korea, next semester! Wohoo... !

Time to Upgrade my Camera...

2007-05-05T15:57:00.000+08:00

I've been pondering for quite awhile now, and I think I should invest on a new camera soon, most likely a DSLR but still deciding whether I should get a Nikon D80, Nikon D40x or Canon EOS400D. Though the D80 is more expensive... much more. Still yet to decide for now.
Been using the point and shoot digital camera (Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX9) for almost 2 years now, and its giving me problems like lots of noise, etc..etc.... and not great quality...
saw my lecturer's blog and the pictures he took... man! how I wish I could take such images too!
Must learn !!!

Zaha Hadid @ Singapore Arts Museum

2007-05-05T15:50:00.000+08:00

More of Zaha Hadid's exhibition....

Zaha Hadid @ Singapore Arts Museum

2007-05-05T15:33:00.000+08:00

Went to the Singapore Arts Museum for the exhibition space done by Zaha Hadid last September, was amazed as how she made it like a journey starting even before entering the museum itself and how the whole museum, become a sequential journey and the art pieces in the gallery as the journey's climax. It is also where the static (the old museum building) meets the fluid (Zaha Hadid's installation).

Chijmes Interior & Details

2007-05-05T13:57:00.000+08:00

Chijmes Interior - Gothic arches and tinted glasses...

A nice detail of the rainwater drainage system located on the floor and steps.
This is surely a better treatment than having those typical surface drains with gutters.

Chijmes

2007-05-05T13:04:00.000+08:00

CHIJMES - the gothic-style chapel that has pubs within.
hmm... a holy place with many temptation within?
However, this place feels as if you are no longer in Singapore but instead... Paris?... perhaps.
The bar and cafe located within and at the back of the main chapel, gives a feeling of secrecy and privacy away from the busy roads and harsh environment outside. A feeling of calm and tranquility....

Singapore Architecture Walk 2006

2007-05-05T12:52:00.000+08:00

Did some architectural walks last year, so thought of sharing these to start this blog going.
I was looking out for palladian architecture in Singapore at that time for my History & Theory of Modern Architecture module.

Entrance of Raffles Hotel