distraction...


For the past few weeks the thesis has been a little on the back burner, I know 'gasp' but don't fret its all productive.
In the summer holidays, whilst completing a internship, I entered the Dunedin Heritage Competition with the entry [partially] above. Two weeks ago I received the happy news that I had won the special prize for my work and an architectural firm down in Dunedin had offered me a placement there. So that what I've been up to...not working on my thesis but a sectional model and development iterations of my competition entry. 
I know it sounds a little risky in the middle of something so important but well worth it. In a practice that truly knows the worth of modelling I learnt how to use it as a design tool and source of refection and self critique rather than a presentation tool.
At the start of a long design process it was so refreshing to meet with architects that had such a strong design process and enjoyed the work that I produced in the competition and whilst working with them.
Applause isn't everything in life but sometimes encouragement doesn't go amiss. I'm really looking forward to getting my literature review out of the way and start producing!!!