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Glory K & Yen Shan T
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Designing Thoughts
Introduction to our Building Project/Tech, Relationships with Archi Tutors, Unit Dynamics Storytime
We are finally back from our hiatus since Christmas break!In this episode, we talk about what we've been up to since Christmas break, introducing our architecture building project and how it goes with our tech module. We also talk about what type of relationship people have with their architecture unit tutors, leading up to unit dynamics and some storytimes in the Bartlett.Timestamps:0:00 - 19:58 Catch Up: Building Project & Tech19:58 - 45:28 Relationships with Tutors & Unit DynamicsLeave us a review if you enjoy listening to the podcast!Glory is...
2022-04-11
45 min
Designing Thoughts
Conversations with our Architecture Tutor #2 (w/ Ifi Liangi)
In this episode, we are joined by a special guest Ifi, who is Glory's unit tutor! We talk about how she got into architecture, the balance between analogue and digital work, running a unit with your partner, and being a young woman in the field of architecture. Join us for a chill and relaxed informal chat about all things architecture-related!Thank you again Ifi for joining for this episode!Leave us a review if you enjoy listening to the podcast!Glory is a third year architecture student studying at the Bartlett School of...
2022-01-30
47 min
Designing Thoughts
Time Management, Toxic Productivity, Procrastination
In this episode, we do our weekly check-in with our submission and presentations, how we have been feeling leading up to the days of submission and working hard, and entering the end of Term One and Christmas holidays.We then move onto the topic of time management with scheduling, using a planner/bullet journal and our thoughts with checking off to-do lists. We also talk about the prevalence of toxic productivity in architecture or university in general, and how to combat that, alongside with the well-known problem of procrastination: why we procrastinate (conflict within ourselves), whether it...
2021-12-12
49 min
Designing Thoughts
Conversations with our Archi History Tutor: Arch History, Cultural Differences, Heritage (w/ Guang Yu Ren)
In this episode, we sit down and talk with our architecture history tutor, Guang Yu Ren, where she shares her life experiences in architecture. We talk about her work in getting Asmara to be listed as a World Heritage Site of UNESCO, finding her identity due to cultural differences and getting into teaching. Thank you Guang Yu for joining for this episode!Leave us a review if you enjoy listening to the podcast!Glory is a third year architecture student studying at the Bartlett School of Architecture UCL, originally from Hong Kong. Youtube: h...
2021-11-29
1h 01
Designing Thoughts
Are Aesthetics Important in Architecture/Architectural Education?
In this episode, we do our weekly update of our week after reading with a history field trip and good tutorials, then we move onto our topic of aesthetics in architecture and also architectural education (in our projects). We talk about what aesthetics are; functionality vs aesthetics and the saying of 'form follows function' in architecture; composing a hero image for our project in architecture school, and developing an eye for aesthetics as a designer and also in real life. We finally wrap it up with how we think aesthetics/visuals influence our design projects and how we balance...
2021-11-21
53 min
Designing Thoughts
FOMO & Social Media | Reading Week Catchup
In this episode, we first caught up with each other for our reading week and how we felt over the week: Yen Shan going on holiday and Glory feeling low in energy.Then we discuss our experiences of FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) in secondary school and university, why we get FOMO due to unhappiness and insecurities, how we feel inclined to say yes to everything despite having too much on our plates already (especially in first year!). Then we also discuss our experiences and negatives with social media, particularly Instagram stories and the pressures of posting...
2021-11-13
51 min
Designing Thoughts
Conversations with our Architecture Tutor (w/ Daniel Wilkinson)
In this episode, we are joined by a special guest Dan, who is Glory's unit tutor! We talk about how he got into architecture and his story in getting into architecture; tutoring students versus being a student yourself, and the progression of architecture education, just an informal chat about all the things archi related! Thank you again Dan for joining for this episode!Tutors are human beings too!Leave us a review if you enjoy listening to the podcast!Glory is a third year architecture student studying at the Bartlett School o...
2021-11-06
1h 14
Designing Thoughts
All Things Mental Health Related at Uni/Archi/Bartlett
In this episode, we talk about everything mental health related: the struggles we went through in first and second year with balancing school and personal life; getting help in terms of counselling services at university and outside and how they helped; our different coping strategies such as good time management, friends & family, and just learning to chill; and finally whether it's necessary to struggle from a creative standpoint. We also go through our bad mental experiences this week of how Glory almost got scammed and cried, and how studio culture and talking to someone may be a way to...
2021-10-23
43 min
Designing Thoughts
Moving Out, Flatmates Dynamics (First Weeks of Bartlett 3rd Year)
In this episode, we do a weekly catch up for the first two weeks of our third year, how we feel about getting back into a routine, meeting people again and going back to the studio. We then share our experiences of moving out from home, living abroad in London, the differences between living alone in halls versus living with flatmates. We also discuss potential problems with flatmates, such as syncing schedules, confrontation, awkwardness, cleanliness and how to deal with them. Finally, we talk about what we learned from these different experiences from 2-3 years and how we learned...
2021-10-16
53 min
Designing Thoughts
Researching in Uni & Listening to your Gut
In this episode, we have a special guest, Nicole, who is studying biochemistry at UCL. We go through her journey of doing research regarding the gut microbiome in UCL, how it shaped her as a person and her lifestyle. We talk about the differences between our courses and her story of coming from Germany and realising how she loves science and research in the lab. Finally we talk about how we should 'listen to your gut', involving intuition and decision making, our experiences with listening to our body and trusting our gut during the academic year, in both architecture...
2021-10-07
46 min
Designing Thoughts
Second Year Summer Holiday Review & Thoughts for Third (Final) Year in Uni
In this episode, we discuss our experiences for our second year summer, activities we did and lessons we learnt, including internships, creating this podcast and creating content online (why we started it). Glory shares an interesting internship & sports story and learning about HK culture while Yen Shan talks about how her non-architecture internship experience was valuable. Finally, we talk about our fears, hopes and expectations for our third and final year at the Bartlett.Leave us a review if you enjoy listening to the podcast!Glory is a second year architecture student studying at the...
2021-09-28
43 min
Designing Thoughts
Authenticity in Architecture & Art | "The Fountainhead" Book Discussion
In this episode, we discuss our thoughts after reading "The Fountainhead" (1934) by Ayn Rand. After a quick summary, we discuss individualism vs collectivism;l whether we agree with the author's views in architecture. We relate the plotline to our experiences in the Bartlett and whether architecture is about copying or innovating or improving; and also relate the characters to our own personalities. Finally, we also talk about if you can have too much confidence in the authenticity in your work even if it can be 'bad', and if there is really is a purpose in producing work when no...
2021-09-13
56 min
Designing Thoughts
Should we Subscribe to a Specific Personality Type?
In this episode, we go through different personality tests (MBTI, Enneagram, Strengths & Weaknesses, The Big 5 Personality) and find out what our personality type for each one is, and whether we find it to be accurate or not based on different scientific research and our own experience. We discuss the issues, problems and limitations for each test, such as confirmation bias, inconsistency in results, and our subconscious tendencies to subscribe to an 'ideal self'. We explore how these tests can actually help in real life, and whether it is useful to categorise ourselves and other people. We then discover a...
2021-08-30
59 min
Designing Thoughts
Why do we feel pressured to do well in School & Life? | The Curse of Perfectionism
In this episode, we talk about everything to do with perfectionism and how we feel the need to excel in every part of life. Yen Shan and Glory go back to their childhood to discover why this mindset is ingrained in them (e.g. Asian culture and ranking systems), the negatives that resulted in this, such as self-blame and destructive thinking. We go through our journey of university and life and talk about parts we felt that we might have missed out on or did not experience in a 'perfect' way. Then we finally move onto alternatives and solutions...
2021-08-23
55 min
Designing Thoughts
Does being an Introvert or Extrovert really matter?
In this episode, we have our first guest, Valerie, who is studying Law at the University of Warwick! We talk about introversion and extraversion, which we identify with based on tests, and if these tests are really accurate at all. We discuss stereotypes surrounding each type, and if there are any advantages and disadvantages that come with it. Finally, we question whether your type is based on genetics or upbringing and if your type really matters in society and the work field.References:'Quiet' by Susan CainGlory is a second year architecture student...
2021-08-17
58 min
Designing Thoughts
Should we have Regrets in Life? | "The Midnight Library" Book Discussion
In this episode, we discuss our thoughts after reading "The Midnight Library" (2020) by Matt Haig. After a quick summary, we talk about what we think constitutes a good life: celebrating the ordinary, mattering and impacting people around you etc. Also our thoughts on some literature and books glamorising depression and suicidal thoughts, and does accepting your fate means not being ambitious? Finally, we talk about how mindsets impact your life, how to live with regrets, and if we should really have regrets in life.
2021-07-30
47 min
Designing Thoughts
What is the Purpose of Friendships in University (and Life)?
In this episode, we talk about everything related to friendships. We go through our thoughts of friendships in university and different stages of life, the indicators of strong friendships, and the negative side of friendships, such as drifting apart and toxic friends. Yen Shan and Glory also discover their style of making friends between being in a friend group or one-to-one, and what factors they think make their friendships valuable: networking, reassurance, having fun, and clarifying thoughts.References:The School of Life: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aGedUxTAfBk
2021-07-23
56 min
Designing Thoughts
A Civil Discussion Between a Vegan and a Non-Vegan
Initiated by Yen Shan (non-vegan) to ask Glory (vegan) questions, this episode discusses topics related to veganism, ranging from why vegans get hate based on stereotypes, why it is so hard for vegans to change people's minds etc. We also explore topics of why doesn't everyone become vegan despite the benefits, how eating meat is a cultural construct, and why men believe eating meat is a part of masculinity. References:Gary Rofsky's Lecture: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5hGQDLprA8Netflix Documentary: Game ChangersSex Robots and Vegan Meat by...
2021-07-16
44 min
Designing Thoughts
Should we follow the Traditional Career Trajectory & Climb the Career Ladder?
In this episode, we talk about our thoughts on following a 'traditional' career path and climbing up the career ladder. Yen Shan expresses how architecture may be a gateway into larger corporate firms while Glory brings up the question of if our career choice is determined by our culture and constant pressure from other people. Glory also expresses her passion for the creative industry as Yen Shan questions the difficulties of pursuing a job in this field. Finally, we consider the psychology of selecting jobs and the importance of soul-searching.References:NYT TangPing...
2021-07-09
46 min
Designing Thoughts
Why do Group Projects Fail Sometimes?
In this episode, we share our own experiences with bad group project dynamics, dissecting what causes a group project to fail. Glory talks about bad leader dynamics and what traits define a leader, while Yen Shan discusses how cultural differences can potentially lead to group conflicts. Finally, we discuss solutions and advice on how to potentially solve a group project with poor team dynamics.
2021-07-02
40 min
Designing Thoughts
How can we Maintain a Healthy Lifestyle during School/Work?
In this episode, we discuss how to create a healthy lifestyle in the physical sense through diet, cooking, and exercise while being in school or work where we might be very busy. We discuss our own routines related to our physical health, how to bond with friends through cooking, and tips to start your journey on healthy living. We also explore topics of why people order take out of convenience and the glorification of staying busy which can lead to poor health and irregular meals.References:PickUpLimes: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq2...
2021-06-24
42 min
Designing Thoughts
How Do We Cultivate Creativity?
In this episode, we talk about our personal journeys with discovering what creativity means to us, cultivating and maintaining creativity, and what conditions can optimise our creativity. Glory talks about how creativity was not appreciated in Asian culture, while Yen Shan discusses how we romanticise suffering for creative results, finally we talk about how all creative practices are similar and the techniques used can be interchangeable. References:Steal Like an Artist: https://austinkleon.com/stealWalden, Thoreau: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Walden-Henry-David-Thoreau/dp/1505297729Chef’s Table - https://www.netflix.com...
2021-06-17
39 min
Designing Thoughts
Remote University Second Year in Review: Moving, Maintaining Friendships, Declining Mental Health
In our first episode, we reviewed our second year of university, studying architecture remotely, issues we had with maintaining friendships, declining motivation and mental health.
2021-06-14
40 min