Acting as an extension to our previous conversation on Hearing Architecture - I’ve invited Jocelyn Chiew to share with me about her experience in design education, and how these lessons have shaped her design with the people at City of Melbourne. At the end of the day, architecture is for the people - and those who will be using it deserve a voice in shaping the way we design it too.

*Note: this was recorded in October 2024

Notes:
Hearing Architecture Podcast: “Jocelyn Chiew - Intersectionality in architecture” (3 Oct, 2023) - Conversation here.

Design Excellence Program

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You can follow Jocelyn via her Instagram @jocelynchiew_

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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.

Stay connected with us:

- Instagram @archemistinthemaking - Archemist in the Making

Music: ‘Memory’ - composed by Marissa Wong (@marissaomg | @m.a.r.s_film)

*This conversation was conducted while the sun was warming the spring skies of Wurrundjeri Country.

What does it take to share knowledge as content? For this episode - I’ve invited Alvin Zhu and Sana Tabassum to share with me on their experiences in creating content for themselves and for those who are in the realm of architecture education, otherwise the threshold between graduation and the design profession.

Notes:
Critiquing Architecture School Series - Full series here.

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You can follow Alvin via his Instagram @alvinzhuxiyao or subscribe to his YouTube channel @AlvinZhu

You can follow Sana via her Instagram @to.scale and her blog :Scale (To Scale); or subscribe to her YouTube channel @toscaleblog and connect with her via LinkedIn

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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.

Stay connected with us:

- Instagram @archemistinthemaking - Archemist in the Making

Music: ‘Memory’ - composed by Marissa Wong (@marissaomg | @m.a.r.s_film)

*This conversation was conducted while the moon was shining over Wurrundjeri Country, Bedegal Country; and while the sun was shining in London.

To begin my can of worms kind of season, I’ve invited my colleague Damien to explore his journey of becoming a tutor in Building Design. In comparison to our Architecture course - there are more complexities and requirements. So, what are these requirements? And what gave him the confidence to teach? Join us as we unpack the requirements of a tutor - and of course, the question of what it means to have the ‘right’ to teach.

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You can connect with Damien via LinkedIn or through his blog Revit Link here.

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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.

Stay connected with us:

- Instagram @archemistinthemaking - Archemist in the Making

Music: ‘Memory’ - composed by Marissa Wong (@marissaomg | @mariss_film)

*This podcast was produced on Wurundjeri Land

Dini joins me to host the premise of this slightly jarring question that will anchor the varied conversations of the season! Having recapped her journey as an architecture student over the past couple of years, we discuss our experiences with our tutors and my personal experience as a tutor, There are many factors that impacts a student’s learning experience. We hope this asks more questions - because, that is what this podcast is about! Happy listening!

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You can find Dini’s Instagram @cloudhair23 or her works @the_side_side_project.

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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.

Stay connected with us:

- Instagram @archemistinthemaking - Archemist in the Making

Music: ‘Memory’ - composed by Marissa Wong (@marissaomg | @mariss_film)

*This podcast was produced on Wurundjeri Land

To start this segment off, we dive into one of the most loaded terms of all time - ‘stupid questions’. What the heck is a stupid question anyway and have we asked them before? Join me and Steve as we ponder on our experiences with ‘stupid questions’ - and what our feelings towards that term are!

Thanks Steve for bringing this question up - had a lot of fun recording this reflection together!

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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.

Stay connected with us:

- Instagram @archemistinthemaking
- Archemist in the Making

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

*This podcast is produced on the Wurundjeri Woi-Wurrung Land

In this second part of the two part series - I now interview my colleague Steve on his experience in the detours taken to get into architecture. Evidently - when the first plan doesn’t work, there will always be alternatives waiting for you around the corner. Who knows! Sometimes they bring you surprises that you least expect it or even some of the greatest lessons to be carried forth! Come sit with us as we flip through the emotions and expectations faced when discussing switching courses.!

*This will be a two-part series featuring two different guests - Elliott, who has transitioned out of architecture school into building design and Steve - who transitioned into architecture from fine arts and landscape design (I need to confirm this). These moves are never easy, but they are important conversations that we don’t often discuss or applaud.

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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.

Stay connected with us:

- Instagram @archemistinthemaking
- Archemist in the Making

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

*This podcast is produced on the lands of the Wurundjeri country of the Eastern Kulin Nation

Media often talks and celebrates those who have transitioned into architecture, but rarely transitioned out of architecture. I suppose it's quite a daunting move - and one that we don't talk about often. Thankfully, Elliott is here to share his thoughts on his experience of his transition from Architecture to Building Design. What was it like? Were there any pressures? Come and sit with us as we laugh through some ups and downs and debate on which one is better for those who are torn between the two!

*This will be a two-part series featuring two different guests - Elliott, who has transitioned out of architecture school into building design and Steve - who transitioned into architecture from fine arts and landscape design (I need to confirm this). These moves are never easy, but they are important conversations that we don’t often discuss or applaud.

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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.

Stay connected with us:

- Instagram @archemistinthemaking
- Archemist in the Making

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

As per our yearly tradition, Dini and I have created another time capsule to reflect on her adventures in the third year of her architectural studies. What were her highs and what were her lows? More importantly, what would she like to accomplish in the future as she steps into her masters?

Congratulations again for finishing your bachelors lovely!

This episode is dedicated to : Time Capsule Series- To Our First Year, To Our Second Year

Notes:

- House Y - Super Tight
- Studio Herman Neutics

You can find Dini’s Instagram here.

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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.

Stay connected with us:

- Instagram @archemistinthemaking
- Archemist in the Making

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

*Words by Jingwen (Jina) He

This episode will be an expansion of a question when Jina was once asked “when you review your designs yourself, you need to feel that you wanna live in your design. Have you ever felt that?”. Honestly - there are many many ways to unpack this question given the archetypes that are involved in, and both of us have approached this question from different perspectives. Having said, what were our approaches and responses?

This episode is dedicated to A*****a: Please don’t get up and personal (2018); The Personal Relationship of Architects (2020)

Notes

- Studio work // Re: Reflect (2018)
- Studio work // Connectable - in collaboration with P. Shukla (2018)

You can connect with Jina via her Blog, LinkedIn or Instagram (@miss_stingray)

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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.

Stay connected with us:

- Instagram @archemistinthemaking
- Archemist in the Making

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

This special episode is to celebrate the publication of ‘Sent’

Ever wondered what it’s like to collaborate with a diverse group of amazing people? Well, I’ve invited Sophie Lanigan to share her wonderful experience on establishing and curating Sent, a project that invites curious minds to share their relationship with space. Be it in the digital, intangible otherwise physical realm, there’s always a story to tell.

Notes:
- Sent Publication - You can purchase a copy of the project here
- Doyenne Interviews

You can find Sophie’s Instagram here. Otherwise, connect with Sophie through her website or LinkedIn.

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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.

Stay connected with us:

- Instagram @archemistinthemaking
- Archemist in the Making

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