A Sneak Peek at the Bird's Nest Olimpic Stadium!

Looks like someone sneaked in to the Beijing Olympic Stadium site at night and took some pictures to share with the rest of the world.

I went browsing through some furniture designs and this one caught my eye!..

The existing space was divided into three rooms with a false ceiling while the new design aims to restore the space back to its original proportions, which would have been as one room. The new structure was designed as a large piece of furniture to provide all the functions required by a man about town.

Nanyang School of Art, Design and Media

Nanyang School of Art, Design and MediaThe new iconic School of Art, Design and Media is situated in a wooded valley right in the heart of the campus. The design was conceived as 3 intertwining blocks that are apparent natural extensions of the ground. These blocks interweave to enclose a picturesque plaza and landscape. Major spaces such as the Auditorium, Media Studios, library and art galleries surround this outdoor activity node.Tucked indoors are complementary facilities such as Stop Motion Studio, 3-D Hi-End Computer Graphics Studio, Soundstage, Sound Recording Studios, Audio Visual Editing Suites, Hi-End Digital Post Studio etc.

I just love the way the roof blends with the enviroment..its kinda healthy too! won't have to jog at the nearest park..just the roof will do!

I should have mentioned it is designed by the CPG Corporation.The below text is taken from DesignFluteThis is a 5-storey School of Art, Design & Media at Nanyang Technological University campus, Singapore. This stunning piece of award-winning architecture is situated in a wooded valley. Before you read on, answer this : is this a landscape or a building?

The embracing arms of this unique building have a most spectacular verdant turfed roof which blends with ground contour as if emerges from it. It has glass curtain wall and raw concrete minus the painting.Apart from its visual impact, the turfed roofscape helps to lower the roof temperature and surrounding areas. It works as a functional space, as a scenic outdoor community space via easily accessible sidesteps along the roof edge.The building design challenges the traditional linear system of education with a clear teacher-student arrangement. Here, given the sloping nature of the architectural form, many of the teaching spaces come in different shapes and volumes which could be easily adapted to different needs. For example corridors and cozy corners double up as informal exhibition areas. The architectural form beautifully complements and creates an ambience and environment conducive for exploration and exchange of ideas for the arts and design students.

Beijing CCTV (almost finish!) OMG!

view of the building from the bottom..

view of the building from a far..

the Beijing CCTV is now taking its true form. its amazing! breath-taking! no words can discribe its concept except juz rule-breakingly breathtaking...i juz cant wait for its grand opening just b4 the Olimpics this year..more pics of the Beijing CCTV is coming soon guys! don't worry!

these are the steel used on its facade..its a pity the amount of steel that was need..its juz too much!

top 10 reasons why to date an architect

1. all night long, all night strong.
2. we are damn good with our hands.
3. if we can commit to chipboard, relationships should be easy.
4. you should see the things we errect.
5. use to doing things over and over again.
6. finishing early never happenes.
7. we know the true meaning of interpretation
8. creative positioning.
9. work well in groups
10. entry and passage are always exciting.
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WWMD.........."what would mies do?!"

Zaha Hadid Want it Done Her Way....bitch!

Zaha Hadid makes a mark! the OPUS project unveiled in London

Zaha Hadid has unveiled a dramatic proposal for the Business Bay area of Dubai. The masterplan had called for two towers but Zaha’s loose interpretation takes the form of a huge sculptured cube. During the press conference it was apparent that client Omniyat Properties had asked Zaha to design the interior of another project but she had refused as she couldn’t do it her way. Even the conference itself was held in London to accommodate the glamorous architect, with many of the press flying in from Dubai to attend the launch.

The Opus project will be fringed by the Burj Dubai development. it will be neighbours with the Dubai International Financial Centre and the World Trade and Convention Centre, giving it a presitgious location with excellent access to the city. The Opus will appear to hover from the ground. Constructed of three separate towers the building will appear as a singlular unified whole, with a distinctive void. The interiors of which will be clad with a fully engineered curved class curtain wall to allow for eye-catching views into the void.


Reflexive fritting patterns in the form of pixilated striations will be applied onto the glass facade to provide a degree of reflectivity and materiality to the cube while assisting in the reduction of solar grains inside the building. Within the Opus there will be a retail podium across the ground, first and second floor. The uppermost floor will feature a tranquility zone, a beach deck with a reflective pool and shaded roof terrace, a media zone and a gym. The building boasts an AAA-class rating and has 87 per cent space efficiency. The project will be launched at Citiscape property exhibition in Dubai in October 2007.

Merry Bloody Christmas to All...Losers!

i had the best dinner during Christmas! wanna see what i had? here! the side dish is the clamps..the centre piece is the main course!

its Asam Curry Red Bass! wohoo!! you guys should've taste it! the moment the cook arrived with the special, it was wrapped with a aluminum fold. the cook (who is also our waiter!) quickly took out a penknife and cut opens the fold...what lays in it made us drool! ahahaha...it aroma of it all just made our mouths water even more! the aluminum fold traps the favor of the fish and combines it with the awesomely hot and spicy curry. its mixed with tomatoes, lady's fingers and more!

For those who are in Sibu and wanna try this dish out, its at the SRC Corner (Sibu Recreational Centre). You dont wanna miss it. it serves other exotic foods like the bats, frogs,...ah....dogs...which i wont try until i got the guts! hahaha...
(Surgeon's Warning! CONTAIN HIGH DOSAGE OF SANTAN (VERY HIGH IN CHOLESTEROL) AND SPICE. MAY BE TOO SPICY FOR SOME SO YOU ARE ADVISED TO BRING A LITTER BOTTLE OF MINERAL WATER AND A TOWEL (OR TISSUES) TO WIPE THE SWEAT DRIPPING OF YOUR FACE!)


Left - Kok Fung who introduced us the scrumptious dish. His is juz give me the thumbs up cause without him, we would've known this special place.

Below - Ah How who cant wait to take a snap of this dish.

Probably one of the most incredible buildings i've ever seen, even on renderings. Im really looking forward to see this building completed.

This was taken on April 2nd, 2007..
and this on December, 2007!

The new site of CCTV is located to the east of East Third Ring Road, north of Guanghua Road, south of Chaoyang Road and within the CBD. The new site of CCTV covers a total area of 187,000 sq.meters. The total floorarea is about 550 thousand sq. meters. The tallest building will be about 23O meters and the total investment for the project will be about RMB 5 billion.

It has been determined that the new site of CCTV will apply the design scheme of OMA from the Holland. Experts say that the scheme will not only establish the image of CCTV, but also turns to a new page for China's architecture circle.

What the hell does my name means!?

"Bernard" means......
Brave as a bear "Teutonic"

You have enormous vitality and originality making you a dynamic individual with great charm and sex appeal. You believe in putting one hundred per cent into all your activities of which there are many. You have potential to achieve great success in business or public affairs where your friendship and consideration of others wins you many allies. Your innate strength and determined effort is able to overcome any obstacles. Freedom is important to you.

"Quintus" means......thats my middle man...

5th "Latin"

Energetic and courageous you stand up for your beliefs and for what you desire. You are independent, strong willed and fiercely competitive when needed although your ambition is tempered with patience. You maintain a positive attitude and with a more organised or practical approach to life material success is very likely. Your immensely loving and generous nature brings joy into peoples lives and ensures your happiness.


"Lee" means.......

Meadow "English"

You are idealistic and intelligent and very much an all or nothing person.Tending to experience constant change in life security is found in your real and abiding values. With great organisational ability, industry and creative prowess you love to build tangible results and are especially gifted at transforming lost causes. Your intelligence is marked with keen perception and analytical ability. A secure home life and relationship are important for you.


Put them together, you get....

"Bernard Lee"

Idealistic, sensitive and emotional you appreciate beauty and need to have a harmonious environment. You are a dependable and conscientious worker and attract material rewards without too much effort. However your altruistic nature is one of giving and service to others with a desire to make the world a better place and you work towards this end. Your affectionate, sincere and understanding manner means that you are much loved.

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