Paris 2013

Windows

Canal Saint Martin

Place de la Republique

Sean

Sean has been working in the office for more than a year since his graduation for Part 1. Many friends think that he should have ventured farther to broaden his experience and be away from Mom and Dad. While this might be true, I think Sean can make up his own mind and make his own time about what he wants to do with his life.
In the meantime, I am just glad that he has chosen to spend time in Kuching with us - he is not the chattiest company for breakfast but he is the most generous with his lunch money. He is not the fastest CAD operator in the office but he is thoughtful and helpful with his colleagues and clients. He is not the quickest to respond to a request, but my coffee will always arrive in front of me; made just right. He is a dreamer first and a doer next - his Part 2 architecture education is our gift for him to dream.

taking stock again

Time to make another list.

Yesterday morning, I went for a run after not running for 2 weeks. I pulled a calf muscle playing squash. During my break from running, I swam and went to the gym. I hobbled around not feeling sorry for myself, instead I saw this as a reason to make some changes in my life. Not big changes, more like little adjustments and reminders to diversify my day.

I have been running and going to work, sometimes I run to work. There are other things I want to do, but I think that I do not have the time. I want to sketch, swim, cook, make furniture, run, plant vegetables, run, read more, play squash, paint, play tennis, travel, and run.

I will use this blog to keep track of myself.

I started by making a frittata dinner for the Lims.

COVE

Simple sketches will do.

This is an extension of an extension project which we have been working on for several years.
Here is a simple sketch sent to the client to highlight some thoughts about the site layout. 15 minutes to finish in my sketchbook, scan and email so that we have a record of this exchange.

A client wanted me to think about how rainwater can flow directly into the pond; its a fengshui challenge for her and an architectural one for me. Yes, architectural - it's simply part of the specific design brief which we have to find solutions for. We don't always find the answers, that's why we have to manage the client's expectations well. 

LH used my sketch to prepare this collage for A's easier reference. All done in the first half of the morning - I should draw more.

Attempting artistry on the ceiling

sara designs a wall