MSA Statement

MSA Statement

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MSA is consistently ranked amongst the best in the UK for the quality of teaching, research and the strong links with architectural practitioners. I consider myself as an artistic and creative person who loves to turn idea into reality. Studying in MSA provides a lot of opportunities to showcase my creativity and ingenuity through assignments to build scale models, make surveys and talk to people. It’s a very active course with challenging, fun and satisfaction that I want to study.  I hope the school can grant me such valuable learning opportunity to develop myself to pursue the career in Architecture profession.

When the world moved into the 20th century, architecture reached new heights. From soaring skyscrapers to dramatic innovations in engineering and design, the modern era transformed the way we think about building.

The Swiss Re Building is one of my favorite buildings, designed by Norman Foster. The building uses energy-saving methods which allow it to use half the power a similar tower would typically consume. The uses of gaps in each floor serve as a natural ventilation system for the entire building. The shafts also create a giant double glazing effect and insulate the office space inside. I was impressed by both its use of nature resources as energy and interior design. The bar and dinner facilities on top two levels provide a wonderful environment for people to relax. It illustrates how architecture can improves human beings living in a “better” way. This building becomes an icon in the city of London with its unique style.

In Aug 2010, I had the opportunity to visit an exhibition of the Architectural Conceptual Plan Options for West Kowloon Cultural District in Hong Kong. Three conceptual plans were presented to the public in the form of scale models, interactive 3D models, photomontages and animated videos for public opinion. I was impressed by one of the conceptual plans – City Park prepared by Foster & Partners. The visit inspired me a lot of insight of architecture studies.

The project balanced mix of land uses integrating arts and cultural facilities to improve visitor experience and enhances vibrancy in the district. The concept provides relaxing atmosphere and various green features which earned the support from the selection committees and most public. It illustrates how Architecture involves people and environment in addition to exterior and interior design of a building.

The visit inspired me the aspiration to become an architect of the project to work with other professions covering planners, various engineers and arts & cultural stakeholders and the public. It involves creativity, accessibility, connectivity, integration and teamwork which I hope to further explore in the architectural career.