MID-SEMESTER CRISIS HITS THE STUDIOS Singapore: Recent sightings of seemingly lifeless bodies around the NUS Architecture Studios have confirmed experts’ prediction of the onset of the Mid-Semester Crisis.
Mid-Semester Crisis (MSC) is a term used to describe the general apathy, lack of a social life, sleep and enthusiasm that reigns the campus every (as the name says) mid-semester. Other identifiable symptoms include mass hysteria outside Scalebar, swearing in the model workshop and an air of brain-death lingering in the lecture room.
“I even saw one person concussed on the corridor floor!” Witnesses, who paperspace spoke to, painted a disturbing picture of the situation. “People were concussed everywhere! On the studio desks, in the DDLs, in the lecture theaters... I even saw one person concussed on the corridor floor!”, described
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The spread of the epidemic can also be seen via social networking sites, such as Facebook and Twitter. Statuses such as “ALARM CLOCK Y U NO RING OMGOMG” have been flooding these social networking sites, garnering the ‘likes’ of fellow sufferers and those who emphathise. Experts have mixed opinions about this occurrence. Some are adamant that they are perfectly normal, while others expressed their concern. “It’s only normal... Why sleep any way? Sleeping is nothing but a waste of time”, said one of the experts. According to another expert. “research shows that you should attempt to wake a concussed student up if his/ her model is <56.24% complete”. Moreover, the experts reiterated the importance of skillfullyexecuted wake up calls. “Rather than shouting “Wake up!” as people usually do, try telling the
concussed individual that he/ she has an unread message or missed call on his/her phone”. The Creating & Relaxing In Tandem (CRIT) Panel has also recommended a remedy for sufferers of the Mid-Semester Crisis - a regular dose of paperspace after every 6 hours of work. In particular, the Panel recommended articles such as the Crossword Puzzle, Music Review and Ask AutoCat. Paperspace can be obtained at various locations across the faculty. The Executive President In alLOcating G.f.a. (EPILOG) said, in a statement released yesterday, “While it is not an antidote, It is our hope that paperspace will provide temporary relief from the symptoms of MSC. A relapse is highly possible, but we’ll deal with that when time comes.” *Name altered to protect the witness from any defamation lawsuits.
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Hi everyone, I’m Jax from year 3 and I just spent a semester at the University of Arizona in Tucson, USA. At the end of the school term, I also managed to spend about half a month in New York, and a few days in Los Angeles. It was my first time travelling alone, and it was such an incredible experience.
PARTY IN
America breaks the rule, and drive when they are 13 and start drinking when they were first born. I kid, but you should find that out yourself. On a serious note, when I went to school in the University of Arizona (UA), I experienced an incredible culture shock. In architecture, scales and
Greeting “Hey, what’s up?” “What’s going on/down?” “How you doin’?” “Hell yeah!” In America, the noncommittal smile and nod that we greet with in Singapore and most Asian countries just isn’t enough. Americans have their own ways of greeting, as above, that require participation. I felt naïve initially replying with a weak “Nothing much…” or “I’m okay…”. A short response about how you’re feeling at that very moment is expected. It was definitely difficult for me to make this a habit. Opposites Unlike in Singpaore traffic comes from the left and the driver’s seat is on the left. The driving age in America is 16 and drinking age is 21, while Singapore’s is 18 for both. However, everyone in
measurements are crucial, making it extremely difficult for me when they follow a different, less intuitive system. I was shocked when I learnt that 1 ft = 12 inches. They do not have 1:2 detail drawings, or 1:20 construction drawings. Instead, they do ¼ scale detail drawing and 1/16 plan drawings. I became a laughing stock when I ordered my 16oz Hot Chai Tea Latte because I stupidly pronounced Oz, as in, Wizard of Oz. Of course, everyone
except for me knew that oz in measurement referred to ounces. I was so used to the Metric scale, which is used by the rest of the world that I never even knew an Imperial scale existed (only in America). At least I learnt something new. Silent Parties, Alcohol, and Attending School with a Hangover Attendance to class is extremely important in the U.S. Architecture students in NUS find half empty lectures (or half attended, depending which way you see it) as perfectly normal. In the U.S. it is completely unacceptable to skip class, so students nursed their hangovers from the previous night in class. Getting a hangover and choosing to go to school in spite of it was definitely a new experience. Tucson can best be described as a “deserted desert” at night as no one comes out to the streets and the houses are dark after 9pm. This is true regardless of whether it is a weekend or weekday. There are no indications of the secret parties that take place except for a street full of empty cars and the muted thuds of what might be mistakened for an approaching earthquake. The thermal mass of the walls not only retain heat,
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but they also muffle the sound, keeping the cops at bay. The best parties are the ones with empty kegs, and a booming sound system in a crowded room full of drunk kids and super dim lights. Everyone will surely have a great time, but such parties are not to be attended sober.
The best parties are the ones with empty kegs, and a booming sound system in a crowded room full of drunk kids and super dim lights.
Architecture…Around United States Every state is different, and the attitudes of the architecture students are affected by the inspiration offered by the architecture in each state. I found New York City (NYC) really beautiful. I stayed in an apartment where the kitchen window faced other people’s kitchen windows. Not unlike in HDB where you can look into other people’s private world. Except, instead of the
prefabricated, matte Nippon painted walls, my view was of red brick walls aged with moss. It was so photogenic; it was almost romantic to be alone. Buildings in NYC are so diverse, with many modern commercial buildings. The European flair of the residential apartments was the most impressive part, as they had many textures and layers of history. I finally
understood what Florian meant by the ornamentation of age! Throughout New York from Harlem, to Queens, to Manhattan, to Brooklyn… there was so much diversity and character. The cleanliness and pristine image of Hoboken, New Jersey resembled Singapore more than New York. However, it also had really beautiful buildings from before the 40s that help to reaffirm its identity. In Tuscon on the other hand, beautiful and inspiring architecture was so hard to find it was almost depressing. On Hindsight Staying alone without my family and friends was difficult, but refreshing. I learnt how to do mundane stuff for myself, such as cooking, doing the laundry, shopping for groceries and paying the bill. I would definitely recommend the exchange experience to anyone for the insanity of loneliness, the delirium of freedom, the sobriety of responsibility, that I experienced over the five months.
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Sunday
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Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
Roxette Live!
Death Cab for Cutie Live!
Int’l Women Day / IT Show
Friday OCBC Cycle
Mosaic Music Festival Begins
Saturday
Duran Duran Live!
Food Fiesta at Expo
Sunday April Fool’s
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Friday Good Friday
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Exam period begins
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WITHIN THE AQUARIUM
Lehana, 5th Year Land sc ap e Ar ch stud ent T ze Yu , 1s t Ye a r I D s t u d en t How did you think up your outfit this morning? Weather. It is a bit cold so I wore long sleeve. Then I also like to wear things that are comfortable. What kind of colours do you usually buy when shopping? I think what Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m wearing now is what I usually like to go for. (palette of earthy and rosy tones)
What kind of clothes do you usually shop for? I like structured clothes. What would you say is your palette of choice? Grey? I prefer grey, white and blackâ&#x20AC;Ś So the architectural palette? Sometimes I wear prints and I like colours also. More pictures can be found on The Aquarium (http://withintheaquarium.wordpress.com/)
Within the Aquarium is a collection of inspirations garnered from students at the NUS School of Design & Environment. The Aquarium is also an effort of Paperspace Productions. Jax Tan, Year 2
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MUST’VE BEAN LOVE A Guide to Caffeine Vending Machine Always open except during power outages Sources near SDE
Before we embark on our coffee journey, it is still important to remind one and all that the following locations have vending machines that sell coffeejust in case you are in need of a quick fix that won’t eat into your model-making budget. Level 3 Lift Landing Level 4 Lift Landing Technoedge Central Library Forum
Once again, it is THAT time of the semester. Architecture students are feeling the illeffects of the workaholic lifestyle. Lectures are either badly attended, or full of students who feel the need to close their eyes to enhance their hearing ability. More significantly, the dreaded vending machines look more like traffic light. Yes, crits are McDonald’s just around the corner. In order to keep ourselves going during these trying times, most of us turn to our favourite caffeinated beverage - coffee. For those unacquainted with the wonderful world of coffee, coffee does not merely come in the black liquid form. In satisfying our various wants and demands, capitalism has brought various coffee vendors to our doorstep. Read on to discover what lies beyond the illusory veil of convenience of the vending machine coffee.
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Heavily advertised for using the best arabica beans, McDonald’s coffee does a good job of resurrecting the lifeless architecture student. Prepared using the dripstyle, this coffee is more bitter and wine-y to the taste. Sugar and creamer can be added to one’s desired level. This is a good opportunity to find out exactly how many packs of sugar does one require to achieve the appropriate sweetness level. You’d be surprised to find out how much sugar you need for your coffee.
Technoedge Drink Stall
7.30am to 8.00pm (Mon - Fri) 7.30am to 3.00pm (Sat)
Still one of our favourite spots to get coffee, the technoedge drink stall coffee offers great taste, convenience and an extremely affordable price. Hot coffees available are the kopi-o and hainanese milk coffee, whilst cold coffee such as the canned Nescafés are also available. The milk coffee can be a tad sweet for those who prefer a bitter taste to their coffee, but is generally quite acceptable for most. Additional sugar can be added if one desires to sound sweeter during crit. As the drinks are selfcollected, we recommend that you try out the yuen yang concoction. Yuen yang is a popular Hong Kong beverage that consists of coffee and milk tea. Concoct this beverage by adding 1/2 a cup of milk tea to 1/2 a cup of milk coffee. Voila!
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sugar level can be adjusted Starbucks UTown: 24 Hours according to one’s taste if YIH: 0800 - 2200 hrs (Mon-Fri) required. Coffee-addicts may 1000 - 1900 hrs (Sat & Sun) Closed on PH need an extra boost of coffee MD11: 0730 - 2200 Daily for their frappucinos, which is available at an additional Back when the UTown cost. Starbucks was opened, it quickly became one of the If you’re not in the mood for most popular hangout spots the calorie-ridden fraps, their on campus. The subsequent espresso-based hot coffees opening of outlets at YIH and are also available. These are MD7 has diluted the crowd the espresso shots, Lattes, and offered students a better Cappuccino, Americano, ambience to hang out. Caramel Macchiato, to name
Ya Kun
Starbucks, famous for their hand-crafted frappucinos, offers hot coffees as well. The frappucinos are usually catered for those with a sweet tooth. However, the
On a more ornamental side, kudos to them using those old-school coffee pots. While it doesn’t do anything to the taste, it presents a consistency with their branding efforts.
a few.
Do remember to equip yourself with a Starbucks card if you plan to frequent these places. Using the payment card allows you to get a free drink with every 12 drinks purchased. On top of that, you will also get a free slice of cake on your birth month! Coffee Club Xpress
8.30am to 8.30pm (Mon - Fri) 8.30am to 3.30pm (Sat)
7.30am to 9.00pm (Mon - Sat)
The author is a big fan of local coffee, and hence has a slight (almost negligible) bias for a well made cup of Kopi C. Ya Kun offers all the usual local coffee offerings, from the no-nonsense KopiO to the cool cat Kopi Peng. Ya Kun’s coffee is very aromatic and just about the right sweetness level.
Saporé Italiano
8.30am to 8.30pm (Mon-Fri) 10.00am to 4.00pm (Sat)
The opening of Saporé last semester not only brought great Italian food to the campus, but also another haunt for coffee-lovers. Located at upper level of The Deck (Arts Canteen), Saporé features the standard espresso offerings of Latté, Americano, Espresso, Mocha, Cappucino etc. Drinks come in 2 sizes, Piccolo and Grandé.
One of the first few outlets serving gourmet coffees on campus, Coffee Club Xpress has garnered a steady stream of regulars, particularly amongst the staff members. Its popularity can be attributed to the aromatic flavour as well as Currently, there is a promothe softness of their coffee. tion for free coffee if you download the ‘around’ iPhone app.
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P/S: Rumour has it that this is Florian’s favourite coffee spot near SDE. Rumour also has it that he prefers his coffee with a dash of cinnamon. Now you know how to please his taste buds.
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DIVERSIONS
I got chills when I first heard Joanna Wangâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s deep and smoky voice in her cover of Vincent by Don Mclean. It was enough to pique my interest to seek out her album Start from Here. Whilst her self-penned songs are average, she truly shines in her covers of songs such as I Love You by David Tao. The slow ballads with light jazz inflections are easy on the ears, great for two things; soothes frazzled nerves so you can catch up on your Less tame are the sounds of crazy load of readings or to Florence and the Machine settle you down in the mood that descend upon you like a for writing essays. hurricane. The raw strains of Florence Welch can be overwhelming on first listen but the abandon with which she sings makes for emotionally charged music that consumes and resonates with its listeners. I find her music quite cathartic especially when Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m frustrated with slow progress in design. Her latest release Ceremonials is an eclectic blend of gothic, celtic and rock melodies. The resulting sound, richly layered in instrumentals and multitracked vocals backed up with a gospel choir, is dramatic and hauntingly good. Other than lead singles What the Water Gave Me, Shake It Out and No Light No Light, do also check out Cosmic Love and Blinding from her previous album Lungs.
Sandra Lee, Year 2
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GEEK NETWORK
We are back with another two websites that we hope would be useful for both work and play.
Most of you should have heard about Prezi.com. It is a cloud-based presention software that alows users to create dynamic flash presentations. However, few know how useful the “zoomable canvas” feature is. The “zoomable canvas” simply refers to a HUGE board for recording our thoughts. Imagine having a single page sketch book that never runs out of space on a single page! The advantage: no more flipping through page after page of doodles and eureka moments to “link” our thoughts. We found it useful to create a presentation on Prezi for each project and to dump phrases, thoughts and images from the web to create a gigantic mind map. For the final presentation, use the “path” tool to link up different thoughts you have recorded on the canvas to string together a coherent crit presentation!
www.prezi.com Here’s some Calvin and Hobbes to end.. This particular strip made me think a lot.
Our next recommendation is a network of four very inspirational, usersubmitted photo galleries, complete with a bounty of sub-links to even more fantastic websites.. foodgawker.com dwellinggawker.com weddinggawker.com craftgawker.com
“The time to relax is when you don’t have time for it. ~Attributed to both Jim Goodwin and Sydney J. Harris”
It should be rather straight forward as to the main topics of interests of the network. The layout of the sites are the same, consisting of sersubmitted photos and images which people think are “gawk-worthy”. Out of the four, Craftgawker.com is probably the one which would appeal to most of us. It allows us to search for and discover great handson arts and craft projects and even craft techniques to inspire our own works. The site is constantly updated and new images are published every day for your daily dosage of arts and craft inspiration! Search for the gawker series of iPhone Apps for inspiration on the go!
www.gawkerverse.com
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ASK AUTOCAT Dear AutoCAT,
Dear AutoCAT,
Final crit is approaching, plaguing us all with the fundamental dilemma: to sleep or not to sleep? Both sides of the argument seem perfectly valid. What sleep pattern ensures optimum productivity?
Falling asleep in the studio/ lecture halls is inevitable in architecture school. Whether it be between/during lessons or when overnighting in studio, snoozing in school is a common practice.
Sincerely, Sleepyhead
Dear Sleepyhead, Everyone in architecture school has experienced it at least once. That moment when you decide to take a nap to refresh your mind, or as a friend of mine once did, close your eyes to think of your model. The next thing you know it’s the morning of studio day and you have accomplished nothing. We all know the dangers of sleeping. However, it’s a common misconception that architects don’t need sleep. Sometimes the pressure to not sleep is all in our heads. It has been proven that we all function better if we get at least 4 to 5 hours of sleep and limit our caffeine consumption. This also ensures that our technical drawings don’t look like they’re done by someone who’s high. However, too much sleep also causes you to feel sluggish throughout the day. Find your optimum sleep duration through trial and error. Sincerely, Your friendly neighbourhood AutoCAT.
AutoCAT wishes all paperspace readers all the best for crit!
However, we do not all sleep alike. I have earned a reputation for sleeping like something the cat dragged in (no offense). I envy those who naturally fall asleep looking like angels fallen right out of heaven. Since I’ve decided I’m in this for the long haul, it’s time I pick up these skills. Show me how to sleep glamorously, oh wise one! Sincerely, Sleeps like a hobo.
Dear Hobo, Your problem is certainly not uncommon, based on my observations during my nightly rounds of the studios. It is time to educate my readers.
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DO’S
DON’TS The best way to instantly up your glam factor while sleeping is to make sure that your mouth doesn’t hang open. Not only is this unsightly, it also causes drooling, snoring and other things to be emitted from your mouth. If you have trouble keeping it shut, try taping your jaws together. The habit of sprawling over furniture is a sign of abandon and shows your disregard for your appearance and reputation. Keep your limbs to yourself. Generally, it is unhygienic and unacceptable to fall asleep in the middle of a meal. If you are really tired, sleep first and eat later. However, sleeping glamorously often comes at the price of comfort. Only the truly skilled can achieve both glamour and comfort at once. It is suggested that you do not try this if you are a beginner. Generally, the easiest way to sleep presentably is to cover up. When you a fully covered, your indecent sleeping habits are hidden from the world by a thick, fluffy blanket.
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MODERN ART 101 Impressionism, expressionism and all the other –isms seem difficult to decipher. Fret now, however, as this short (non-exhaustive) introduction to Modern Art is here to save the day! May the truth set you free! Let’s begin - Modern art refers to the period briefly dating from the 1860s through to the 1970s. 19th Century In the 19th century, art was beginning to be produce d for the masses (as opposed to the hoighty-toighty upperclassmen). Pioneering modern art movements were Romanticism, Realism and Impressionism. Romanticism gained inspiration from strong emotions and emphasized intuition over rationality, focusing on the irrationality of nature, free from the imposition of societal rules. Realism depicted subjects in objective reality without embellishment that categorized classical forms. Artists depicted the layman at work in the wake of the industrial and commercial revolutions. Impressionism marks the shift from studios to the open resulting in “plein air” paintings that sought to capture emotions, fleeting moments and light.
Edvard Munch (1863 - 1944)
Infused with mysticism and originating in France, Symbolism can be viewed as a reaction to impressionism sought to capture ephermeral impression and can be seen as a catalyst for abstraction. Symbolism employed imagery from religion and literature to express spirituality and imagination. Post-impressionism extended impressionism but departed from natural colours
Georges Seurat (1859-1891)
and favoured geometric over figurative forms. Pointillism developed towards the end of the century and has a strong basis in colour theory. Distinct dots of pure colour meld in the viewers’ eyes to create a vivid image.
Art Nouveau (1890 – before WWI) (or Jugendstil) arose from the appreciation of natural forms, with extravagant stylized curved lines and floral motifs. It was also strongly influenced by Japanese woodcut prints.
Wassily Kandinsky (1866-1944)
20th century Fauvism (French for “beastly”) developed in France. There was heightened use of bright non-
Piet Mondrian (1872 - 1944)
representational colours and bold brush strokes to convey emotions, which led to Expressionism. Abstract art flourished as artists moved from conventional renaissance art to new grounds. Cubism rejected forms of the Renaissance by introducing multiple
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Marcel Duchamp / Rrose SĂŠlavy (1887-1968)
perspectives into a 2D space. Dadaism (seen as anti-art) rejected conventionality all together (anti-bourgeoisie and anticolonists sentiments) which corresponded to the outbreak of WWI and deduced that art is anything and everything for everyone.
Salvador Dali (1904-1989)
Dada melded into surrealism. It advocated the idea that the unconscious, dream state liberated imagination and creativity. Wanted to free people from false rationality and restrictive customs. Post WWII, abstract expressionism flourished. Paintings were full of emotions and rejected figurative painting. Pop art was a reaction to
Roy Lichenstein (1923 - 1997)
abstract expressionism. Aspects of mass-production, advertising, comic books and culture objects. It utilized found objects and emphasized banality and kitschy elements of pop culture. Photorealism evolved from pop art in the late 1960s and the 1970s in the USA as artists started to use photographs as references to their paintings. This was met with criticism even though photographic devices were used to aid artists since the 15th century. While pop art showcases the irony and absurdity in mass production, photorealism exalted the use of fast-speed production to capture the value of an instance.
Nam June Paik (1932 - 2006)
Video art also evolved through the use of moving images and audio data. Video art may have no discernible plot or actors. It explores the limits of video and questions the viewersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; pre-conceptions as shaped by conventional cinema. It also has the ability to further interact with viewers. Minimalism sought to capture the essence of the object through the elimination of recognizable forms. Superfluous elements were stripped away and only the necessary remained. De Stijl artists and Japanese aesthetics were a major influence. 21st century art Superflat is a postmodern art movement founded by Japanese artist Takashi Murakami which has its roots in anime. It highlights the flattened forms of Japanese graphic art and the emptiness of Japanese consumer culture. We hoped you have enjoyed this and may Google reveal more!
Takashi Murakami (1962- )
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1 01 A computer cover that is cleverly disguised as an old book 1 0 2 Macbook Pro complete with (unsightly) stickers. An attempt to dif ferentiate myself from the crowd of Apple users. 1 0 3 File for all the notes and random bits of paper.
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2 1 1 Notebook that I change ever semester even though there are unused pages 2 1 2 ‘SKETCHBOOK’ titled cover with a nice paper bag. It has proven useful against coffee/tea spills and whatever dangers archi life poses to notebooks.
2 1 3 A diary planner for 2012 from Paperchase.
3 2 1 A useless water bottle from Muji that does not even hold enough liquid for a child. I still use it because of the customizable insides… 3 2 2 A book to read while traveling. This here is ‘The Dreamer’ by Ian McEwan. 3 2 3 Wallet! Hasn’t fallen to pieces yet. 3 2 4 Phone and an old school iPod video that is about 7 years old.
4 3 1 Pencil box from Muji, g ratuitously graffitied upon. 4 3 2 A sonic screwdriver. 4 3 3 A ‘blank canvas’ pouch from Tate Modern to hold my ipod, phone and key pouch so that they don’t get lost in my bottomless bag. I love badges, so there are a few stuck on the pouch there.
5 4 1 My ‘essential t o o l s ’ drawstring bag (also from Tate Modern), which has penknives, rulers, glue, s c i s s o r s , tape, and other random materials which will slowly accumulate inside it as the semester goes along. I don’t usually work in the studio, so I carry those with me whenever I need them.
4 3 4 A domo-kun pouch for my keys. Sherilyn, Year 2
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DOWN | 1. PiazzadelCampo | 3. scale | 4. franklloydwright | 7. big | 9. Aiweiwei |12. Helsinki ACROSS | 2. Urinal | 5. pica |6. EmpireStateBuilding |8. Brazil |9. Angola |10. Medusa |11. Gable
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2. In 1917, French artist Marcel Duchamp submitted it to an art exhibition as one of his “readymades”. 5. The typographic unit of measurement corresponding to 1/6 of an inch. Or 12 points. 6. King Kong had some fun on this New York skyscrapper in the 1933 classic, “King Kong”. 8. Almost 1/3 of the world’s coffee is produced in this country. 9. Miss Universe 2011 hails from this country. 10. This Greek lady adorns the Italian fashion label, Versace. 11. Triangular portion of a wall between the edges of a sloping roof.
1. Main public square of Siena, Italy famed for its biannual Palio horse races in July and August. 3. Can be paired with rule, dude or bar. 4. Renowned American architect: university dropout. 7. Also known as Bjarke Ingels Group. 9. Chinese contemporary artist, artistic consultant for the Beijing Olympics stadium 12. Australian indie band “Architecture in _______”.
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HOW CAN I ‘CO-OP’ WITHOUT YOU? Dear Archi Co-op, I haven’t slept since last Friday. No matter how hard I try, my mind keeps returning to us; the good times we shared; the countless sweet things you brought to me; the times you’ve saved my a**. We were perfect together. You are like the metal rule, and I, the pen knife; we were made for one another. I’ve never felt this way until I met you. Others could never make me feel the way you make me feel. Before you, I always ended up hurting others in my life. I was the pen knife that scarred the plastic rulers. However, life changed for the better when I met you. This is why I could never understand why you chose to leave me. I wrote you a poem: Going back to the corner where I first saw you Gonna camp in the studio I’m not gonna leave I need some grey cardboard, need some UHU Hart glue Saying, “If you see this girl can you tell her where I am?” Some make me walk to Forum, they don’t understand I’m not lazy I’m just a very busy man I know it makes no sense but what else can I do How can I design when I’m running out of glue ‘Cause if one day you start work and find that you’re needing me And your staff start to wonder where in this school I could be Thinking maybe you’ll come back here to the S-D-E 3 And you’ll see me waiting for you concussed under a tree So I’m not moving, I’m not moving Baby, please don’t go! Who is going to satisfy my cravings now? I can’t imagine life without you. Please don’t make me spend my Valentine’s with IT Co-op. Yours lovingly, The Co-op dependent architecture student
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If you have been sitting in the studio all day long staring at your satay sticks/bristol boards/AutoCAD/own reflection or even stalking people on Facebook and not doing anything productive, it’s time for you to get out and get some fresh air Take a tour around campus and you might even get a “EUREKA!” moment along the way. Cut along the dotted lines and keep it in your wallet. You’ll never know when it might be useful.
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STUDIO LIFE
Xin Li, Year 2
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ARCHITECTURAL STUDENTS SPEED-DIALS Always wanted to call someone but had a hard time finding or remembering their number? Fret not! Paperspace has come up with a handy dandy contact list, which allows you to cut out and bring it along with you!
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