Archemist Podcast

A sudden decision spurred by an episode of Grand Designs and countless hours spent on projects… We’ve invited our friend Jessica Seneviratna to share with us on her decision to getting registered and fighting against that number that has been a glaring thorn on the side on statistics we often see in architecture.

Notes:

- Parlour Light At The End Of The Tunnel Series

You can connect with Jess via Instagram (@jessenez)

*This episode is produced by Jina He

Archemist Podcast is an extension of architecture blog “Archemist in the Making” - a millenial’s inquisition on architecture’s relationship with anything and everything. This is a journal of personal reflections and opinions shared does not represent the shared opinion of the speaker’s affiliated organisation. Kindly please note that as our views and opinions change over time, and these could differ from past recordings. More information can be found on archemistinthemaking.com.

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Music: Blue Dot Sessions - ‘Pinky’ from Free Music Archivehttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/Blue_Dot_Sessions/RadioPink/Pinky

Life will always offer you hidden gems and directions for welcoming surprises. We’ve invited architectural filmmaker Eugenia Tan to share with us on her journey from starting New Architects Melbourne (NAM) to the decision of transitioning from architecture to filmmaking!

Notes:

People Mentioned

New Architects Melbourne

John Doyle - Martires Doyle Studio (formerly StudioIndex)

The Knuckle House

Anthony Clarke - BLOXAS

Matt Tence

From EUZETA / Eugenia Tan

YouTube (please subscribe)

Remission (Short film)

You can find out more about EUZETA here, otherwise connect with them via LinkedIn, Instagram (@_euzeta_) YouTube and Vimeo. Alternatively you can connect with Eugenia via LinkedIn here.

Also please subscribe to EUZETA’s newsletter by sending an expression of interest to [email protected]

Archemist Podcast is an extension of architecture blog “Archemist in the Making” - a millenial’s inquisition on architecture’s relationship with anything and everything. This is a journal of personal reflections and opinions shared does not represent the shared opinion of the speaker’s affiliated organisation. Kindly please note that as our views and opinions change over time, and these could differ from past recordings. More information can be found on archemistinthemaking.com.

*We’re on Spotify, Google Podcasts and Apple Podcast now! You can join us for future conversations by subscribing to Archemist Podcast!

Stay connected with us on instagram @archemistinthemaking

Music: Blue Dot Sessions - ‘Pinky’ from Free Music Archivehttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/Blue_Dot_Sessions/RadioPink/Pinky

From architecture to floristry - how did it happen? Actually, how do these fields assist each other? In this episode, Architect and Florist Graham Ho reflects on his journey in how a long time love of his blossomed to new heights and beyond while architecting away.

Notes:

- Tweed Twig’s Study of Beauty Series - Part I Part II Part III

- Tweed Twig’s Wedding Series here

You can connect with Graham via Tweed Twigs’s website here otherwise Instagram (@tweedtwigs)

*This episode is produced by Jina He

Archemist Podcast is an extension of architecture blog “Archemist in the Making” - a millenial’s inquisition on architecture’s relationship with anything and everything. This is a journal of personal reflections and opinions shared does not represent the shared opinion of the speaker’s affiliated organisation. Kindly please note that as our views and opinions change over time, and these could differ from past recordings. More information can be found on archemistinthemaking.com.

*We’re on Spotify, Google Podcasts and Apple Podcast now! You can join us for future conversations by subscribing to Archemist Podcast!

Stay connected with us on instagram @archemistinthemaking

Music: Blue Dot Sessions - ‘Pinky’ from Free Music Archivehttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/Blue_Dot_Sessions/RadioPink/Pinky

Starting off Season 3’s Archemist Podcast Is This What You Wanted? We have invited our former tutor Yvonne Meng (Director, Co-founder, Circle Studio Architects) as our very first guest. In this conversation, we navigate through the discourse of the journey prior to architecture education, pinnacle moments that led to the establishment of Circle Studio Architects and of course, the unforgettable Parlour article.

Notes:

Parlour - Cultural diversity in architecture (2016)

The Hero Phenomena III: Conformity and Stereotype (2017)

You can find out more about Circle Studio Architects here, otherwise connect with them via Instagram (@circlestudio_architects). Alternatively you can connect with Yvonne via her personal Instagram (@vonatelier)

Archemist Podcast is an extension of architecture blog “Archemist in the Making” - a millenial’s inquisition on architecture’s relationship with anything and everything. This is a journal of personal reflections and opinions shared does not represent the shared opinion of the speaker’s affiliated organisation. Kindly please note that as our views and opinions change over time, and these could differ from past recordings. More information can be found on archemistinthemaking.com.

*We’re on Spotify, Google Podcasts and Apple Podcast now! You can join us for future conversations by subscribing to Archemist Podcast!

Stay connected with us on instagram @archemistinthemaking

Music: Blue Dot Sessions - ‘Pinky’ from Free Music Archivehttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/Blue_Dot_Sessions/RadioPink/Pinky

“I saw myself sitting in the crotch of this fig tree, starving to death, just because I couldn't make up my mind which of the figs I would choose. I wanted each and every one of them, but choosing one meant losing all the rest, and, as I sat there, unable to decide, the figs began to wrinkle and go black, and, one by one, they plopped to the ground at my feet.”

― Sylvia Plath, The Bell Jar

Some exciting news, Jina and I will be collaborating together to interview fellow friends and colleagues to share their architectural experiences and their journey so far. Some of them have continued the architecture dream, some have left. But before we begin - we’d like to share some of the expectations and reality we’ve had of our own dreams and careers - and the hurdles we’ve overcome.

*Note: This is the end of Season 2’s Archemist Podcast. Thank you for joining us and we’ll see you back again in a few months!

Connect with Jina via her Blog, LinkedIn or Instagram (@miss_stingray)!

Archemist Podcast is an extension of my blog “Archemist in the Making” - a millennial’s inquisition on architecture’s relationship with anything and everything. You can access written content here!

This is a journal of personal reflections and casual discussions. Opinions shared does not represent the shared opinion of the speaker’s affiliated organisation. Kindly please note that as our views and opinions change over time, and these could differ from past recordings. More information can be found on archemistinthemaking.com.

*We’re on Spotify, Google Podcasts and Apple Podcast now! We welcome fresh voices to this collaborative platform, whether it’d be by audio or text. You can join us for future conversations by subscribing to Archemist Podcast!

Stay connected with us:

- Instagram @archemistinthemaking
- Archemist in the Making

Music: Uniq - Japan https://soundcloud.com/uniqofficial

“I want people to know that food … (has) also got something to with what you can do for others in terms of sharing… in terms of eradicating poverty, and making sure that some soul doesn’t go to bed hungry…” - A. Ravi. August, 2020

Can you taste it? Whenever you walk around supermarkets, travel ads or even just the bus shelters, we have seen countless food companies associating food with architecture. Just like architecture, food serves an important backdrop to our daily conversations and relationships. In this episode, Akila and I explore how the culture of food and eating impacts the way we experience architecture ourselves.

Notes:

MIT Press - Eating Architecture

John S. Allen - The Omnivorous Mind: Our Evolving Relationship With Food

Angela Meah, Peter Jackson - Re-imagining the kitchen as a site of memory (Taylor and Francis Online Article)

Related blog post - Architecture for the Homesick 101: Are You Sure You Need A Kitchen or a Laundry?

Instablogs Recommended by Akila

Vani Murthy // @wormrani - Love her relationship with plants, composting and cooking

Anne-Marie Bonneau // @zerowastechef - Fool proof recipes that are just too easy to make

Kobo Fermentary // @kobofermentary - How to ferment anything and everything

Pasta Grannies // @pastagrannies - Sweetest show tying together architecture, memories and food - but most importantly love

Connect with Akila via her Blog, LinkedIn or Instagram (@akila_ravi_, @whiskmeawaybyakila)!

Archemist Podcast is an extension of my blog “Archemist in the Making” - a millennial’s inquisition on architecture’s relationship with anything and everything. You can access written content here!

This is a journal of personal reflections and casual discussions. Opinions shared does not represent the shared opinion of the speaker’s affiliated organisation. Kindly please note that as our views and opinions change over time, and these could differ from past recordings. More information can be found on archemistinthemaking.com.

*We’re on Spotify, Google Podcasts and Apple Podcast now! We welcome fresh voices to this collaborative platform, whether it’d be by audio or text. You can join us for future conversations by subscribing to Archemist Podcast!

Stay connected with us:

- Instagram @archemistinthemaking
- Archemist in the Making

Music: Uniq - Japan https://soundcloud.com/uniqofficial

“Looking back that I wish that I was being more opened about the idea of architecture and went in with a clearer mind rather than having those background knowledge of all these buildings and what not. But I’m sure today things have most likely changed… the idea between building design and architecture, they’re bridging the gap between the two subjects now.”

- A. Lei. August, 2020

There are so many pathways to enter architecture, some begin with interior architecture, some begin with building design, some transition into masters after completing another degree. However, what is the transition like when you switch courses? Does the language differ? Does the learning framework differ? Actually - what IS building design? I’ve invited my friend Andy to share with us his experiences on transitioning from building design to architecture, and discuss what architecture education can learn from building design!

Notes:

Den Blå Planet (The Blue Planet - National Aquarium Denmark) - 3XN

Bushfire Attack Level Australia

Combustible Cladding Material

Grenfell Tower Fire

Connect with Andy here or via Instagram (@alei.studio.works)

Archemist Podcast is an extension of my blog “Archemist in the Making” - a millennial’s inquisition on architecture’s relationship with anything and everything. You can access written content here!

This is a journal of personal reflections and casual discussions. Opinions shared does not represent the shared opinion of the speaker’s affiliated organisation. Kindly please note that as our views and opinions change over time, and these could differ from past recordings. More information can be found on archemistinthemaking.com.

*We’re on Spotify, Google Podcasts and Apple Podcast now! We welcome fresh voices to this collaborative platform, whether it’d be by audio or text. You can join us for future conversations by subscribing to Archemist Podcast!

Stay connected with us:

- Instagram @archemistinthemaking
- Archemist in the Making

Music: Uniq - Japan https://soundcloud.com/uniqofficial

With an introduction by Dini Lee

Often in our architectural studies we come across enthralling drawings that balance on the edge of art and architecture. These two fields frequently borrow, exchange and adopt ideas from each other. But what makes something architecture and not art? Can it be both? From their similar experiences studying art in high school and architecture at university, Kim and Dini are curious about this intersection. Join them in this very special episode of the Archemist Podcast as they delve into discussions about their favourite drawings, illustrations, and images from both architectural lens and art analysis.

Notes - for a list of images, you can find them here.

Archemist Podcast is an extension of my blog “Archemist in the Making” - a millennial’s inquisition on architecture’s relationship with anything and everything. You can access written content here!

This is a journal of personal reflections and casual discussions. Opinions shared does not represent the shared opinion of the speaker’s affiliated organisation. Kindly please note that as our views and opinions change over time, and these could differ from past recordings. More information can be found on archemistinthemaking.com.

*We’re on Spotify, Google Podcasts and Apple Podcast now! We welcome fresh voices to this collaborative platform, whether it’d be by audio or text. You can join us for future conversations by subscribing to Archemist Podcast!

Stay connected with us:

- Instagram @archemistinthemaking
- Archemist in the Making

Music: Uniq - Japan https://soundcloud.com/uniqofficial

The marketing of architecture can be portrayed to be very luxe and intimidating, which can risk deterring many from investigating further into architectural practice. Not to mention, with the exponential use of Instagram and Pinterest - the oversaturation of aesthetics that are almost similar can become overwhelming to distinguish the in-depth details of the architecture.

Despite the dependency of marketing on social media - we cannot disregard the importance of publishing architecture. The written description of architecture and listening to the visions behind the design also impacts the public’s perception of design.

So how do you make writing and educating about architecture accessible and approachable? I’ve invited founders of Schema Emma and Jake on sharing their opinions about architecture’s relationship with the media.

Notes:

ArchDaily
The Design Files
Architecture Australia
Architecture Victoria
Artichoke
Dezeen

We have a library of recommended publications! You can find them here.

Connect with SCHEMA here or via Instagram (@schema.architecture)

Archemist Podcast is an extension of my blog “Archemist in the Making” - a millennial’s inquisition on architecture’s relationship with anything and everything. You can access written content here!

This is a journal of personal reflections and casual discussions. Opinions shared does not represent the shared opinion of the speaker’s affiliated organisation. Kindly please note that as our views and opinions change over time, and these could differ from past recordings. More information can be found on archemistinthemaking.com.

*We’re on Spotify, Google Podcasts and Apple Podcast now! We welcome fresh voices to this collaborative platform, whether it’d be by audio or text. You can join us for future conversations by subscribing to Archemist Podcast!

Stay connected with us:

- Instagram @archemistinthemaking
- Archemist in the Making

Music: Uniq - Japan https://soundcloud.com/uniqofficial

“Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth” - Mike Tyson.

There is the underlying pressure that once we have graduated with a degree in our hand we will be onto a new job, new adventure and learning more about the industry we’ve studied for. But what happens when within the years of studying you realised it wasn’t what you wanted? How do you navigate the level of uncertainty in front of you? I’ve invited Luke (founder, The Halin Project) to discuss tackling fears and potentially how we’ve tackled our “quarter-life crisis”.

Notes:

Stacey Flowers - The 5 People You Need To Be Happy

Kaizen Theory

Connect with The Halin Project
Website
Facebook
LinkedIn
Instagram (@myhalinproject)

Archemist Podcast is an extension of my blog “Archemist in the Making” - a millennial’s inquisition on architecture’s relationship with anything and everything. You can access written content here!

This is a journal of personal reflections and casual discussions. Opinions shared does not represent the shared opinion of the speaker’s affiliated organisation. Kindly please note that as our views and opinions change over time, and these could differ from past recordings. More information can be found on archemistinthemaking.com.

*We’re on Spotify, Google Podcasts and Apple Podcast now! We welcome fresh voices to this collaborative platform, whether it’d be by audio or text. You can join us for future conversations by subscribing to Archemist Podcast!

Stay connected with us:

- Instagram @archemistinthemaking
- Archemist in the Making

Music: Uniq - Japan https://soundcloud.com/uniqofficial