Architecture Observational Sketch

A3, pencil and charcoal

I was able to draw this heritage building (Malayan Railway Building) in Georgetown, Penang in Malaysia. Using the media of pencil and charcoal,I have managed to capture some details of the clocktower ( such as the angle from my perspective, building tiles and some patterns ). This experience has led me to appreciate the details in heritage buildings and reflect on my passion for architecture and history.
For the shading and textures of the building I was able to use charcoal in two methods. One was the normal application and smudging, and the other for smaller details I used a small brush with watered charcoal. The watering method also created a darker pigmentation for outlines and darker areas. Pencil was used for a the basic outline of the building.

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A statement about your favourite architect or building

Frank Ghery is an American-Canadian architect, who is known for his award-winning designs in contemporary and deconstructivist architecture. As a pioneer in deconstructivism, his designs alienated from the stereotypical ideal for architecture, as his designs had curvilinear and asymmetrical forms that were inspired by modern sculptures. His ability to express emotions through disorientation, along with the creativity to improvise from pieces of architecture, has made him my favourite architect. His works demonstrate the importance and appreciation of the Arts such as music and the Visual Arts, as it’s inspired for everything and everywhere.

Why you want to study architecture at MSA?

The reason why I wanted to study at Manchester School of Architecture is because of the incredible facilities and prestigious education provided by the collaboration of two famous universities. As a student who has taken Visual Arts and Design and Technology, I understand the importance of imagination and creativity which is why I am drawn to apply to the Manchester School of Architecture as they also spotlight these qualities. Although I have never been to Manchester, this opportunity to study at the MSA will teach me how to step out of my comfort zone by developing this flexible creativity in different environments. The MSA will also guide me into thinking more critically and realistically about my future designs. In my opinion, collaboration is also an important quality to architecture and the MSA has demonstrated this perfectly by providing a program where two prestigious universities collaborate to create the ultimate education experience for students.

Interior Assembly of Miniature House

300mm x 300mm x 300m, plastic, card, cloth, wiring ( for lighting), wood As a hobby, I enjoy assembling interior models of homes as it gives me experience for prototyping ( which I consider an important aspect to architecture). As this assembly comes as a bought package, this could also be considered a challenge, as assembly instructions were unclear, and some materials were missing or in the wrong size. So I had to use my creativity skills to make new pieces from scratch and make my own assembly plan and steps. For new materials, I have been able to laser cut pieces of plastic and wood in school for furniture, even sewing cloth for some cushioning of the furniture. The lights are attached by a wire which connects to a battery.

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