With the support of the practice, Mode-1 Architects in 2000, I entered the BA degree course in Architecture at the University of North London as a part-time student while continuing full-time work. To gain the RIBA/ARB Part-1 exemption, the University acknowledged the interior design qualifications with the 2-years architectural work experience, and I was able to join year 3 as a part-time student.
Returning to the creative world after 2-years of applied technical momentum were difficult, notwithstanding to accomplish the course part-time. The difficulties were concentration and focus after a full day's work at the practice. As creativity takes time to develop, and a meaningful design needs continuous involvement. The stop-start motion restricts
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Learning from previous mistakes, I decided to pursue the course as a full-time student with full support from Mode-1 Architects of the decision.
The diploma course final portfolio was paramount as it demonstrates the imagination and design capabilities towards architecture. Where creativity and imagination have no boundaries. It was further to convince myself that architecture was the career to continue in pursuing. Undertaking the course full-time was no doubt the correct choice. Just able to interact with other students to discuss ideas, helped develop and improved the quality of the design.
Similarly to the interior design course, it required a ten-thousand-word dissertation along with a strategic and applied technical report. The confidence ascertained from the previous course, gave encouragement to believe that accomplishing these assignments is undoubtedly achievable. After completing the course and receiving positive feedbacks from tutors and fellow students, it provided confirmation and proof of the acceptance of my architectural design and capabilities. This gave strength to continue the journey to becoming a qualified
This experience has sharpened my leadership, teamwork, cultural competence, and emergency response
I thought to myself, “Was it all worth it?” and quickly dismissing this idea. I came to realize that I didn’t need something solid reference to this achievement, that the knowledge that I could accomplish anything with determination and a little creativity was
It pushed me to get better, and now I couldn’t be happier for the effort I put
I thought a lot about what I wanted to do and that experience with the Challenger Baseball Program and Daniel stuck out. I finally knew what I was passionate about and what I was meant to do. Knowing that I am finally striving towards something that I am passionate about is what makes me extremely motivated to reach my goals to become an educator. The only thing that can stop me from achieving my goal is myself. That will never
My effort and participation have increased, and my commitment to academics has improved. With this sense of scholarship, I can continue into
I may have been starting to doubt myself a little less since discovering that I was good at academics but I was not yet done with my commitment. I've still many more talents to discover but I can now start to see that beam of light, fighting to break out from behind those dark clouds of
I had to prove to myself that I am good enough and with hard work I can achieve anything. This made me realize that nothing in life is handed to you and you have to work hard at whatever challenge is
The hard work, dedication, and motivation that I have learned these past four years will follow me all throughout my
My long and short term goals had shaped my aspirations and who I am as a person today. My experiences are unforgettable and I will surely take all the observations and knowledge I had gained to create a happy and successful life for myself and
This whole process enlightened me on how to handle situations that are not the best, and also how to always keep a positive spirit even when the clouds are covering the sun. A problem with most is that all they look and care about is the end result. Success is not determined by the end result, but the process to which one gets there. Those long nights training, working so hard to achieve their dream. No one becomes successful overnight.
I had to design a 30 storey residental structure in ETABS and SAP as well as performed VBA modeling in Excel to obtain the Center of Rigid (COR) of the building to optimize steel requirements from the effect of torsion. Also, I was assigned to design two foundation types: shallow foundation and reinforced concrete pile foundation. Additionally, I had to prepare and delivered presentation on the importance of quality checks and safety at the construction site. Armed with sound training in basic theories and applied technology, I put them into pratice by participating many summer interships. These practical experiences gave me opportunities to involve in all practical steps in design and construction of structures.
It is such a realization that has motivated me to conclude that contributing to the professional evolution of architecture will provide me with a feeling of fulfillment and provide me with a meaningful
Therefore, I learned a lot from my experience and I feel confident that I will be able to apply my skills to my personal life, academic journey and professional
The Architect working on a project is not only responsible for the design but is also expected to work as a link between different parties in involved in the process, most importantly the client and others for successful outcomes and to achieve client’s satisfaction in a project. With so many factors affecting the process, Architects find it difficult to explain the nature of their professional activities and their deliverables for successful project (Bali, 2009). Also, success can be viewed in different ways whereby what one perceives as a successful project outcome may be viewed quite differently by the next. A client’s judgement of a success may often be different to the architect.