Architecture Siol! (w Gabriel Chek)

In the first ever episode of the Architecture Siol! podcast, I chat with Jean Cheong, Technical Director | Head, Architecture & Planning of WSP and Co-Chair of the Young Architect's League Singapore and discuss on her architecture story, the issues she faced and learnings she had along the way. Show Notes- Jean's experience with discrimination at the workplace as a young female Architect- Jean's career journey and background in Real Estate (being headhunted)- Importance of getting QP early- What her role is as Technical Director of WSP- What she is looking for in potential new hires at WSP (She's hiring!)- Why she made an executive decision to raise salaries for deserving hires- Her views on salaries for architects and designers- Her role in the Singapore Institute of Architects Young Architect's League (SIA-YAL)- Whether she feels Architects are united?- "Don't throw things at people. Be composed"- Why she joined SIA-YAL (hint: it's the same reason I joined as well)- Her views on recent trends such as emphasis on sustainability and digitalisation in the architectural industry- Her advice for young architects and fresh graduates.---ABOUT JEANJean is the Technical Director and the Head of Department in the Architecture and Planning division of WSP. Prior to joining WSP, Jean was the Project Director and Architectural Qualified Person (QP) of Monetary Authority of Singapore Future of Workplace Transformation and Project Lead of JTC Bulim Infrastructure Phase 1, Infrastructure Phase 2, District Logistic Network (DLN Ramp) and Bahar Tunnel Part 1 of a larger Jurong Innovation District (JID) Masterplan. Concurrently she was also a key member of the team working on Changi Airport Terminal 5, while being involved in the rejuvenation of Choa Chu Kang Sports Centre. She has also contributed substantially to various feasibility studies for developers’ land bids and competitions. Jean is also certified Green Mark Professional and is passionate about upholding the highest standard of sustainability in her projects. Outside of work, she is a member of the Young Women’s Leadership Connection (YWLC), a platform chaired by Minister Grace Fu for aspiring female leaders and a network that aims to empower and connect young female leaders. She was privileged to be selected as mentee under YWLC Mentorship, a prestigious programme offering an exclusive opportunity to be mentored by some of Singapore's most accomplished women leaders across various industries. Jean is also a Co-chair of SIA Young Architects League (SIA YAL) for the term 2022 to 2024, a public outreach platform under SIA to engage and serve the architectural community, aspiring architects as well as architectural students in Singapore and is currently serving as a mentor for selected students from Ngee Ann Polytechnic.---Watch/Listen to all of my Architecture Siol! podcast episodes at http://gabrielchek.com/podcastIf you would like to join me as a podcast guest, feel free to contact Gabriel at hello@gabrielchek.com. ---ABOUT THE PODCASTArchitecture Siol! is a podcast from me, Gabriel Chek, featuring Stories, Issues, Opportunities, Learnings within Architecture.Tune in as I chat with fellow architects, designers and students to discover more about them and their ‘badass’ work in the built environment industry in Singapore and beyond.siol - Singaporean slang (Singlish). Commonly used at the end of a sentence to emphasize the 'badass' qualities of someone/something. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Graduating from Architecture School soon? You would want to tune in as I discuss all things relating to the challenges faced as fresh grads and how we can respond to the various issues that may be faced when starting out.I chat with the creators behind the architecture content platform ArchiDabble - 3 students studying architecture based in the UK, comprising of Sude, Linda and Elif from the University of Westminster.We talked about many topics, including:[01:34] - What were the highlights for the ArchiDabble trio this past year[03:36] - What made Sude, Linda and Elif start ArchiDabble? How did it start?[07:18] - Challenges faced as content creators?[13:17] - My advice for budding content creators[13:36] - Highlights of ArchiDabbles's content creation journey?[18:29] - What the trio thinks their best things they have put out on ArchiDabble is (in terms of vanity metrics and/or content)[21:38] - Future plans for ArchiDabble?[27:36] - What the trio see are problems with the Architectural industry[30:33] - "Do I have the luxury of choosing to say no to poor work cultures ie. working unpaid overtime as a fresh grad?"[34:47] - Why I believe things are changing for the better for the Architectural industry[35:46] - How can we raise our value as Architects?[36:49] - 7 percent of young architecture designers in Singapore are considering to leave in 3 years time[37:46] - What I am working on to tackle the issue of brain drain in the industry[40:52] - "As a Part 1 Architectural Assistant in the UK, we're just at the bottom of the food chain, how much of a say do we have with regards to work practices?"[44:56] - Advice for young architectural students, designers and graduates.About ArchiDabble: ArchiDabble is a architecture content platform by 3 students studying architecture based in the UK, comprising of Sude, Linda and Elif from the University of Westminster.  Sude & Elif study on the Architecture BA course and Linda studies Architecture & Environmental Design BSc.   The platform was started back when they have had just finished first year of our undergraduate with the intention of providing extra support for current and upcoming architecture students alongside their studies.Follow ArchiDabble: http://instagram.com/archidabblehttp://archidabble.comARCHLOGBOOK CHATS is available on Youtube, Spotify and Apple/Google Podcast. http://archlogbook.co/podcastLove this podcast? Give a review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Looking to showcase your portfolios to your prospective employers? Want to have an easier way to create and upkeep your project showcase online?  I chat with Jacek Urbanowicz, Melbourne-based, design technology specialist and registered architect on why and how our architectural industry can transform the way graduates and mid-career architects create and upkeep their portfolios and allow for equitable ways for firms to hire the right talents. Jacek is also the founder of architecture portfolio platform, tunarch.org, where he aims to establish a easier way to help firms and clients find the right designers through the contents of their work.  We talked about many topics, including: [01:48] - Jacek's journey in architecture and his current work in computational design.  [13:44] - The main driving force for Jacek for his choice to explore various typologies and methods of design. [19:50] - Technology will drive architecture design and practice forward (it will be a sink or swim situation for architects, will you adapt or resist?) [21:32] - How Jacek sees a future way of practicing architecture with data-driven design principles and methodology [24:05] - How we see the role of the Architect changing in the next 5-10 years [28:40] - PSA: We need to adapt as Architects.  [32:00] - What Jacek's architecture portfolio platform Tunarch.org is about and who is it for? [35:50] - Why did Jacek start Tunarch.org? [47:21] - Jacek's advice to young architectural designers just starting out.  Jacek is a Melbourne-based, design technology specialist and registered architect with almost a decade of professional experience. He works on computational design and building envelope development involving a-z coordination process and documentation.  He graduated from Poznan University of Technology, Poland and gained initial experience in Barcelona, Beirut and Shanghai. He previously worked at Bates Smart Melbourne office and currently at COX Architecture leading significant, large-scale projects.  Jacek is also developing a design portfolio management platform - tunarch.org - aiming to help clients find the right designers through the contents of their work.  Learn more and join his platform at https://tunarch.org.  Follow Jacek: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacekurbanowicz/  ARCHLOGBOOK CHATS is available on Youtube, Spotify, Google Podcast and Apple Podcast.  ARCHLOGBOOK is an open online resource created by Gabriel Chek for architectural students and budding architects with blog posts on various architecture practice topics, ebooks, podcast episodes and resources which aims to help you gain more clarity and confidence in the design and practice of Architecture. Visit the website at http://archlogbook.co.  Follow ARCHLOGBOOK Blog: http://archlogbook.coInstagram: http://instagram.com/archlogbookTelegram Channel: http://t.me/archlogbook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Looking to get clients or increase your online presence as an architect? This episode breaks down the reasons why we as architects must begin to share about the value we bring to the project from concept to occupation. I chat with Dwayne Smith-Alexander, an architectural designer based in the USA on why and how our architectural industry can begin to better articulate our value through the documentation and sharing of all stages of the project. Watch the episode here: http://www.archlogbook.co/posts/why-should-architects-document-their-projects-archlogbook-chats-s2e6-w-dsmith-alexanderWe talked about many topics, including: [00:53] - Dwayne's architectural journey / experience in working on the Pan-African Community Centre & Affordable Housing projects. [05:30] - Lesson learned : Being a student of architecture [06:37] - What was the process like designing for the Pan-African Community Center? [08:22] - Challenges faced during the design and construction of the projects [11:50] - Dwayne's vision for a documentary of his projects from start to finish from an Architect's perspective [15:06] - Why Dwayne started to work on this documentary [18:00] - What Dwayne believes Architects should be more active on social media and share all aspects of their work (Hint: to raise the value of our Industry) [21:56] - Why I believe future clients will appreciate (and pay for) our value if only we articulate what we do as Architects well. [25:32] - How will the industry change in the next 5-10 years, with technology for the design and construction of buildings evolving [28:46] - What Dwayne missed in Architecture School 10 years ago [31:23] - "We Are Students of Architecture even after school" [32:45] - Why Dwayne started to dabble in real estate investment to diversify his income [35:39] - Dwayne's involvement in the LOEM (League of Exemplary Men), a mastermind group focused on providing education on financial literacy and guidance to men. [38:15] - Why I believe should balance Architecture with other interests, networking with people in other industries and not stay in the "Archi Bubble". [38:35] - Anecdotes by a non-Architect that Dwayne applied in his architecture practice and works. [41:20] - Dwayne's Advice to architectural graduates and young designers who are just starting out. Dwayne Smith-Alexander is an architectural designer, urban theorist, singer/songwriter and real estate investor. He has designed affordable housing, civic and cultural structures for the benefit of African American + Caribbean communities in the USA as a design lead and architectural designer for Urban Architectural Initiatives. Dwayne is also a member of the National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA) as a first-generation Jamaican American based architectural designer in New York City and the Caribbean region. He is also part of LOEM (League of Exemplary Men) A mastermind group focused on providing education on financial literacy and direct guidance to men on how to save and invest through the medium of creative real estate & e-commerce. Follow Dwyane:Instagram: http://instagram.com/dsmithalexander ARCHLOGBOOK CHATS is available on Youtube, Spotify, Google Podcast and Apple Podcast. ARCHLOGBOOK is an open online resource created by Gabriel Chek for architectural students and budding architects with blog posts on various architecture practice topics, ebooks, podcast episodes and resources which aims to help you gain more clarity and confidence in the design and practice of Architecture. Follow ARCHLOGBOOK Blog: http://archlogbook.coInstagram: http://instagram.com/archlogbookTelegram Channel: http://t.me/archlogbook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you're a fresh architecture graduate looking to bridge your gap in education vs practice - this episode is for you!I chat with Chris Simmons who started his own mentoring platform called Architect's Instruction and discussed how we can do so.We also discussed on how architects in the field can also contribute by providing access to on the job work processes and shared more about the realities of working in this industry, with the changing role of the Architect.Show notes and video version of podcast can be found here: www.archlogbook.co/posts/s2e5-bridging-the-gap-between-architectural-education-and-practice-w-chris-simmons-alb-chats Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Looking to explore alternative careers in architecture or seeking ways to realise your true potential as an architecture designer? This episode is for you.I chat with Ines Hemmings, creator behind @whatarchischooldoesnotteachyou who shares her journey in architecture, from going off traditional career paths and exploring ways to bring value to the architecture fraternity by following her heart. We also share about our views on the opportunities future technologies will create in the design and practice of architecture.Show notes and video podcast are available here: http://www.archlogbook.co/posts/fulfilling-your-potential-as-young-architects-w-ines-hemmings-alb-chats-s2e4ARCHLOGBOOK Chats is a brand new podcast where I, Gabriel Chek, sit down with architecture students, designers, practitioners and academics to discuss the various challenges, achievements and opportunities in the education and practice of Architecture.If you would like to join me as a podcast guest, feel free to contact Gabriel at hello@archlogbook.co.  ARCHLOGBOOK CHATS is available on Spotify, Google Podcast and Apple Podcast. http://anchor.fm/gabriel-chekARCHLOGBOOK is a platform by Gabriel Chek that aims to increase clarity & confidence in young architecture students and designers. I create and share educational content of architectural practice via blog posts, Instagram, ebooks, workshops and videos.Follow ARCHLOGBOOK Website: https://archlogbook.coInstagram: http://instagram.com/archlogbookTelegram Channel: http://t.me/archlogbook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you're a architectural designer looking to start your own side projects, create content and document your architecture journey to share online, this episode is for you. I chat with Baran, the content creator behind Arkitolks and asked him about his journey into content creation as well as many other topics. We also share inspiring anecdotes based on our personal experiences on own platforms like ARCHLOGBOOK and Arkitolks. Show notes and video podcast are available here: https://www.archlogbook.co/posts/s2e3-starting-out-in-content-creation-w-baran-demir-arkitolksARCHLOGBOOK Chats is a brand new podcast where I, Gabriel Chek, sit down with architecture students, designers, practitioners and academics to discuss the various challenges, achievements and opportunities in the education and practice of Architecture.If you would like to join me as a podcast guest, feel free to contact Gabriel at hello@archlogbook.co.  ARCHLOGBOOK CHATS is available on Spotify, Google Podcast and Apple Podcast. http://anchor.fm/gabriel-chekARCHLOGBOOK is a platform by Gabriel Chek that aims to increase clarity & confidence in young architecture students and designers. I create and share educational content of architectural practice via blog posts, Instagram, ebooks, workshops and videos.Follow ARCHLOGBOOKWebsite: https://archlogbook.coInstagram: http://instagram.com/archlogbookTelegram Channel: http://t.me/archlogbook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Online learning is becoming increasingly relevant for young architects looking to improve their design and practice skills in architecture. As the gap between school and practice widens, e-course platforms such as Eduwik, Skillshare and Youtube become complementary ways to learn.  In this episode, I discuss with Vikas Pawar, founder of the global architecture platform Rethinking the Future and Eduwik (an e-course platform for young architects) about this opportunity and how we see education and practice of architecture progress in the next few years to come. Show notes and video podcast are available here: http://www.archlogbook.co/posts/s2e2-online-learning-for-young-architects-with-vikas-pawar-rethinking-the-future-eduwikARCHLOGBOOK Chats is a brand new podcast where I, Gabriel Chek, sit down with architecture students, designers, practitioners and academics to discuss the various challenges, achievements and opportunities in the education and practice of Architecture. If you would like to join me as a podcast guest, feel free to contact Gabriel at hello@archlogbook.co.  ARCHLOGBOOK CHATS is available on Spotify, Google Podcast and Apple Podcast. http://anchor.fm/gabriel-chek ARCHLOGBOOK is a platform by Gabriel Chek that aims to increase clarity & confidence in young architecture students and designers. I create and share educational content of architectural practice via blog posts, Instagram, ebooks, workshops and videos. Follow ARCHLOGBOOK Website: https://archlogbook.co Instagram: http://instagram.com/archlogbook Telegram Channel: http://t.me/archlogbook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you're a young architect looking to create and develop business opportunities, this episode is for you! I sat down with Sara Kolata, a professional in the business development field of architecture to discuss the various trends, issues and opportunities for young architects to win projects and expand their reach. View more details on the episode at http://archlogbook.co/podcast/ARCHLOGBOOK Chats is a brand new podcast where I, Gabriel Chek, sit down with architecture students, designers, practitioners and academics to discuss the various challenges, acheivements and opportunities in the education and practice of Architecture. If you would like to join me as a podcast guest, feel free to contact Gabriel at hello@archlogbook.co.  ARCHLOGBOOK CHATS is available on Spotify, Google Podcast and Apple Podcast. http://anchor.fm/gabriel-chek ARCHLOGBOOK is a platform by Gabriel Chek that aims to increase clarity & confidence in young architecture students and designers. I create and share educational content of architectural practice via blog posts, Instagram, ebooks, workshops and videos.   Follow ARCHLOGBOOK Website: https://archlogbook.coInstagram: http://instagram.com/archlogbookTelegram Channel: http://t.me/archlogbook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this audio-only exclusive, I had the privilege to jump in a chat with my Thesis mentor Dr. Chong Keng Hua, a Associate Professor in the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) Architecture & Sustainable Design course, where I got to learn more about his inspirations for social architecture and how he has decided that it was his calling.In this episode: Why Keng Hua became passionate in working on Social Architecture projects His definition of social architecture Challenges and highlights of his projects Typical design process & research Why I really enjoyed learning about social architecture in SUTD, which was a course Keng Hua taught when I was a student My thesis project and about my current job scope at Surbana Jurong where I work on public housing projects in Singapore. How social architecture can play a role in public housing projects. The importance of having quantitative and qualitative data into architectural projects. The various ways I feel public housing design in Singapore is progressive and successful in supporting the lifestyles in Singapore.We also talked about the changing architectural education, a trend towards data-driven multi-disciplinary syllabus as seen in SUTD and why many other educational institutions are following suit.Keng Hua also shares his ideas for a vision-driven, practice-education hybrid approach - which I totally believe in.And I share about my struggles in architectural practice and I explain some reasons why I feel our young architects are feeling the stress at work.The Second Beginnings ebook that Keng Hua is referring to in this podcast can be found here at this website.https://www.lienfoundation.org/project/second-beginningsWho Should Listen I‍f you are an architectural student or designer wanting to know what social architecture or community design is all about, you should tune in to understand what it entails and how you as an architectural designer can contribute to the design of such spaces.About The Show ARCHLOGBOOK Chats is a brand new podcast where I, Gabriel Chek, sit down with architecture students, designers, practitioners and academics to discuss the various challenges, acheivements and opportunities in the education and practice of Architecture. If you would like to join me as a podcast guest, feel free to contact Gabriel at hello@archlogbook.co. ARCHLOGBOOK CHATS is available on YouTube, Spotify, Google Podcast and Apple Podcast.About ARCHLOGBOOK ARCHLOGBOOK is a platform by Gabriel Chek that aims to increase clarity & confidence in young architecture students and designers. I create and share educational content of architectural practice via blog posts, Instagram, ebooks, workshops and videos on Youtube.Follow ARCHLOGBOOK Website: https://archlogbook.coInstagram: http://instagram.com/archlogbookTelegram Channel: http://t.me/archlogbook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Keen on learning more on content creation in architecture? You would want to tune in to this jam-packed episode with Omar, the founder of architea where we discussed the reasons why we both started and how we see the trends in this space will develop within the next years.In this episode:Why Omar started his platform architea, an architectural education and entertainment platformTips on creating effective infographics to express concepts and informationCreating various opportunities for income via e-courses and e-books on architectural content.Omar's experience and reasons why he started a e courseWhy I archived most of my posts on Instagram on ARCHLOGBOOKHow to get started in architecture content creation in 2022Why we should all transition to video-centric content in 2022, instead of info graphicsOur thoughts on TikTok as a platform for content creation as young Architects.Tips to get started being on camera, reframing nerves before recording.Our views on taking breaks on content creation - why you can take a break, and why we believe that you do not need to post content everyday.How to make ‘viral’ content?Tips on content distribution through closed communities, email and telegram channels.Who Should Listen I‍f you are a budding content creator in architecture, especially educational content, this episode dives deep into how and why we do it.About The Show ARCHLOGBOOK Chats is a podcast where I, Gabriel Chek, sit down with architecture students, designers, practitioners and academics to discuss the various challenges, achievements and opportunities in the education and practice of Architecture. If you would like to join me as a podcast guest, feel free to contact Gabriel at hello@archlogbook.co. (PS: The podcast show name is now Architecture Siol! by Gabriel Chek) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hear about Lara's story, an Architectural Designer based in Beirut, Lebanon as she recounts the events and work done after the massive explosion that shook the nation. She shares about the various challenges and opportunites that I am share we can relate to in such a situation.In this episode:- How do we design architecture not 'stuck in the past' but 'progressive yet not losing the essence of the past that we know and love'? - Rebuilding the city of Beirut- Housing design in Lebanon- Adopting post Modernism vs rebuilding/preserving what was there- Why architects should take a stand- Architecture during a crisis, post-war- Restoring a cultural identity through Architecture- Designing from resilience- A glimpse of how Singapore has attempted to retain and celebrate her unique architectural styles- Lara's views on Architectural education in Lebanon and how it can improve.- The problem with architectural education I see and how we can solve it.Who Should Listen I‍f you are an architectural student or designer wanting to know more about the story of Architecture in Lebanon especially post crisis, you would want to tune in and learn more about what is done and what can be done.About The Show ARCHLOGBOOK Chats is a brand new podcast where I, Gabriel Chek, sit down with architecture students, designers, practitioners and academics to discuss the various challenges, acheivements and opportunities in the education and practice of Architecture.  If you would like to join me as a podcast guest, feel free to contact Gabriel at hello@archlogbook.co.  ARCHLOGBOOK CHATS is available on YouTube, Spotify, Google Podcast and Apple Podcast.About ARCHLOGBOOK ARCHLOGBOOK is a platform by Gabriel Chek that aims to increase clarity & confidence in young architecture students and designers. I create and share educational content of architectural practice via blog posts, Instagram, ebooks, workshops and videos on Youtube.   Follow ARCHLOGBOOK Website: https://archlogbook.coInstagram: http://instagram.com/archlogbookTelegram Channel: http://t.me/archlogbook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Discover why and how Benjamin is passionate about mitigating the effects climate displacement through his architectural design projects.In this episode: Ben's Thesis Project on mitigating effects from climate displacement in coastal settlements  Common issues we see in various countries related to climate change (eg. Singapore as a coastal city) Various strategies to mitigate drainage/flood issues The search for sustainable building materials Various aspects & indicators of sustainability Carbon reduction measures Changes in legislation on environmental sustainability for building projectsBonus: Ben's advice for architectural graduates to create portfolios that has impact.PSA: Due to some recording issues, you may see/hear us waiting for a few seconds before talking and not knowing that we're talking over each other due to lags.Who Should Listen I‍f you are a young architectural designer and/or student interested in sustainability and mitigating the effects of climate change, this episode is for you. We dive deep into the issues and how we can all start to address them.About The Show ARCHLOGBOOK Chats is a brand new podcast where I, Gabriel Chek, sit down with architecture students, designers, practitioners and academics to discuss the various challenges, acheivements and opportunities in the education and practice of Architecture.  If you would like to join me as a podcast guest, feel free to contact Gabriel at hello@archlogbook.co.  ARCHLOGBOOK CHATS is available on Spotify, Google Podcast and Apple Podcast.About ARCHLOGBOOK ARCHLOGBOOK is a platform by Gabriel Chek that aims to increase clarity & confidence in young architecture students and designers. I create and share educational content of architectural practice via blog posts, Instagram, ebooks, workshops and videos on Youtube.   Follow ARCHLOGBOOK Website: https://archlogbook.coInstagram: http://instagram.com/archlogbookTelegram Channel: http://t.me/archlogbook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Discover why and how Robyn explores other passions on top of Architectural School. Robyn and I both students from the Singapore University of Technology & Design (SUTD) Architecture & Sustainable Design (ASD) Course. Me being an alumni (of course). So it was rather interesting to catch up with a junior still in the course. In this episode: Time Management in School Education vs Practice Hobbies Advice for not overworking Taking Mental Breaks Studio Life New Modules in SUTD Understanding how and when to do work Who Should Listen:I‍f you are an architectural student looking to explore other passions while in architecture school, this episode is for you. We cover some tips and reasons to spend time outside of studio and have a decent social life apart from architecture. About The Show:ARCHLOGBOOK Chats is a podcast where I, Gabriel Chek, sit down with architecture students, designers, practitioners and academics to discuss the various challenges, achievements and opportunities in the education and practice of Architecture. If you would like to join me as a podcast guest, feel free to contact Gabriel at hello@archlogbook.co.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Show NotesIn this episode of ARCHLOGBOOK Chats, Shreya and I discussed about the following:- Her experience working on government defence building projects- Education experience during COVID- Whether Shreya prefers to work on her school projects and have lectures online or in-person- Stepping out of our comfort zones as 'introverted' architectural designers- Reframing failure- Her views on architectural education on what she thinks the pathway from a graduate student to a professor needs to improve.- Advice for architecture students who gets 'bad personal unconstructive comments' by jurors during studio crits- Why introversion may not be such a bad thing for young architects, but also how we can adapt to the extroverted side of architectural education and practice.Shreya is an architectural student based in India where she has also recently completed her mid-term internship and is continuing her studies.‍Why you should listenI was so inspired after hearing her story of how she is stepping out of her comfort zones and being more vocal in studio as an self proclaimed introvert. I am sure that you will be inspired to do the same after watching/hearing this episode.‍About the showARCHLOGBOOK Chats is a brand new podcast where I, Gabriel Chek, sit down with architecture students, designers, practitioners and academics to discuss the various challenges, achievements and opportunities in the education and practice of Architecture.‍If you would like to join me as a podcast guest, feel free to contact Gabriel at hello@archlogbook.co.‍ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Show NotesIn the inaugural episode of ARCHLOGBOOK Chats, I sit down with fellow content creator Seb from @thearchitorture and discuss about the following:- Why Seb chose to work in Beijing- Why Seb started thearchitorture- Why I started ALB- Why I am starting this podcast- Why I am pivoting from free content vs paid content- Tips on Working Culture for young architects- What makes bad content?- My love-hate relationship with Social media- Why Gabriel hasn't been posting on ARCHLOGBOOK + his plans for 2022Why you should listenI‍f you are an architectural graduate starting out in the industry, this episode is for you. We cover the unknown workplace tips, time management as well as content creation for young architectural designers. About The ShowARCHLOGBOOK Chats is a brand new podcast where I, Gabriel Chek sits down with architecture students, designers, practitioners and academics to discuss the various challenges, acheivements and opportunities in the education and practice of Architecture.‍If you would like to join me as a podcast guest, feel free to contact Gabriel at hello@archlogbook.co. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Coming soon...ARCHLOGBOOK Chats is a brand new podcast where I, Gabriel Chek, sit down with architecture students, designers, practitioners and academics to discuss the various challenges, acheivements and opportunities in the education and practice of Architecture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.