Weekly Update

This week was quite an interesting one, the founder of Nightingale Associates, Mike Nightingale came to pay the office a visit from England. It is abit intimidating being in the presence of an architect who has so much insight  and knowledge about architecture.

Alfred and I were eager to have an indepth dicussion with Mr. Mike Nightingale, just to get an idea of how he thinks in terms of design and how he goes about starting a project as well as the process which goes along with that. I learnt that he got lots of his inspiration from the past, in terms of why certain buildings were designed the way they were and not merely just building a complex shape which people would remember for years to come. Another important aspect about architecture which he made us aware of is human behaviour. By studying human behaviour, one learns how to position certain elements and how they relate to one another. Mike Nightingale even took the time to advise me on my Hub project, it was amazing.

This week was tremendous, because it was the first time I've gotten insight from a very well-known architect who specialises in Health, Science and Education. It was a great learning experience, and we look forward to learning more from him when he returns in October.

Weekly Update

Hi there people,

Last week was a dragging week, probably because there was not really that much work that had to be done in the office. Although what was exciting is that i went on my first site visit in Hermanus.

I was so excited, Alfred, Andrea and myself have a sheduled year planner, so we each get a chance to visit the site numerous times during the year. I accompanied my employer as well as one of my team leaders to the site, for a meeting with the client, contractors, engineers etc. The project is a Hospital upgrade in Hermanus. They had a discussion/debate about the trenches that were dug, because the client wanted to move a boundary wall which would be moved over 400 square metres.

I shall upload pictures of the progress of the project soon.

Weekly Update

All I can say is, what a week! We worked overtime so much, that they let us get the rest of the afternoon off on wednesday. It's been quite hectic, but I must say that the week went quite quick, and I guess the hard work paid off. As the UK office were pleased with the results and work produced. I apologise for not keeping you updated over the past few weeks, as work at the office has been so much that I've barely had time to think straight. However I must say I am getting the hang of this blogging thing, and I will be posting my work on a regular basis from now onwards.