Architecture captivates me both as an art and?a?subject.Having the desire to understand and explore how scientific technology can beutilised to enhance the performance of building structures in their social andenvironmental conditions, the field of architecture immensely brings out thedivisions of my identity.?This allows me to engage well creatively with the useof artistic and practical dimensions of design. I?have?invoked my inner feelingon design and planning as a result of growing up in Nairobi. Having experiencedinjustice in the city in relation to housing, prompts me to help organisationsto deliver and manage urban change within construction, towns and cities tomeet planning demands of ever-evolving planet.? Having read Complexity and Contradictions in Architecture,my views have changed on how I perceive Architecture from a historical point ofview. I learned and got an insight into the practical philosophy ofarchitecture and design from an expert’s perspective. The book critiqued theworks of modern designers which the author says lacks a connection with thereal world the ‘environment’ the structured are build.
As par Venturi, astructure is bound to connect with its surrounding to appeal and be attractive.Just like Venturi, I aspire to see a link between science and environment indesign and planning in the building sector. I have become exposed to architecture and art from thedifferent activities related to the craft that I took part in which overwhelmedme with immense knowledge and technological potentials on the subject.
Whileattending a lecture at the?Royal Institute of Architects, onthe?Mathematization of Daylighting; A history of British architects use ofdaylight factor, the scientific and mathematic principles discussed by thearchitects fascinated me greatly. Further, the lecture made me understand whydaylight should be considered in the design. The aspect of a day inarchitecture is more of a bridge which links design and nature. There are manydynamics of building that one can learn from architecture forums and workshops,the Abstract Architectural Mash Up?workshop is?a very resourceful platform thatfocuses historical and advances of design and architecture in different periodsof time and history. From the platform, I learned how the art and science ofdesign have developed in architecture.
? Art and its extra-curricular related activities have helpedme advance as a designer and planner; the actions have encouraged me to exploreand initiate my ideas via practical experimentations. One experimentalexperience I had was at the three-day non-residential Uni-link summer show atthe?University College London?on Architecture, construction, and planning. Thesummer show focused on the impact street at has on the construction andbuilding world. To be more specific the forum touched on all aspects of urbanart about building and planning. Being an all art person, I was very hooked andcontributed all through the summer workshop and in the process learned a lot.All the art activities I have mentioned have indeed helped me develop verbaland practical artistic skills like; drawing, analysing and making simplecalculations.
? On the light side, I enjoy playing badminton and swimmingbecause they are challenging to do, just like architecture. The subject is alifelong topic which needs years of dedication to be distinguished. Throughsports, I have demonstrated my organisation, leadership and commitment skills,which are a significant requirement in architecture.? I wish to enrol in a degree course in Architecture andPlanning, which from the reflections above is my passion. Art makes the worldattractive; I want to be part of the movement that plans, designs and createsthe world we all live.
Through exploring the dynamics of architecture anddesign further and gaining knowledge, I think I would be well equipped to meetthe modern demands of the environment and the building sector. The above can beachieved by taking part in learning of the subject extensively in the university.?
