Thursday, March 26, 2026

26.3.2026 Thursday - lunch with Jiayan


 I enjoyed today. 

430am up to start the drawings for our Taiwan installation, which is due for construction in May. In July, we visit the completed structure and attend a design conference courtesy of the contractor. Fiona has agreed to join us, so it will be a good experience for everyone. 

900am discussion with our apartment builders, I like these two project managers - proactive and good in their coordination of works. We settle the nagging queries related to roof steel, it seems that this is all I have been doing in the past months; resolving roof framing... 

11am meeting Dr Lau about a potential project; the overall configuration is deemed viable with only final sizes and layouts to do. Jiayan and I have a good chat over lunch. She paid for my drinks which I thought was very kind of her.



25.3.2026 Wednesday - getting ready for the seaside


730am SY texts early to say he is ready for breakfast, we were meant to meet at 830am with TTY to finalise our drawings for our Taoyuan installation. They both meet with the contractor, and he briefs me on the time lines and deliverables, etc - it all sounds very exciting. Something to look forward to in July. 

230pm Fiona and I meet with the Chung Hua Middle School No. 1 principal and the chairman of the school board, Richard Wee. My uncle.
It seems like we have a project, 2 projects in fact - a library renovation and upgrade to school hall and entrance. I'm glad that we met on 'site' and spoke to the end users. 

The library renovation will be funded by a donor, a fellow architect whose father left money for this purpose. Timely then, as I informed our clients that we will not be charging any fees for the school projects. 


24.3.2026 Tuesday - setting the tone


Thinking about our latest project, drawing things up and testing it with our team. George in particular, he will update the perspectives, he and I have been working together for many years, since he was my diploma student. I have good people that I can depend on while I get other aspects of our work done - a sketch and a phone-call and we are set for the rest of the week.  


23.3.2026 Monday - K2

It is still a public holiday, I go for a long walk to test my ankles (they hold up) and wait for Sam to join me for breakfast at Rock City Cafe. 
 

22.3.2026 Sunday - Yoshi makes onigiri


 

21.3.2026 Saturday - books


 

20.3.2026 Friday