22 Mar - 25 Mar 2011- long week..

This week went very long thought it was suppose to be a short week. I have been working on a few things this week a bit here and a bit there mostly amendments to existing plans that I have worked on. Oh well been very busy trying my best to keep up, I feel as if I'm not doing to bad.
NB: Definitely have some catching up to do- My hub project needs to be seriously worked on!!!

Oh well that's all from me

Chat soon...

14 Mar- 18 Mar 2011....All Sick & worked up:( but long weekend ahead:)

Another week gone by ....and I don't even feel good about it! well that's life I suppose. This week we have a development we are working on and different tasks are assigned to each person in the office. My job was to complete working drawings for a Bin Store & Guard house. It was going great but then my health wasn't to great it hasn't been for a wile now think I need to just relax more....This long weekend is just going to be the breath of fresh air I need :)

To everyone well done with the hub assignment & enjoy the Long WEEKEND:)

chat soon..

7 Mar -11 Mar 2011 FIRE AWAY......

So the week's come to an end again.....Wow they really flying by...This week I worked on some more fire plans, I really enjoy those actually. I have done some amendments for council & few emails to clients generally it has be quite a productive week. This weekend it is definitely down to business to complete my tasks for CPUT

Well that all from me....Good luck to everyone for the upcoming submissions:)

28 Feb - 4 Mar 2011....Slow & steady....great weekend ahead:)

This week was kind of slow, I am currently busy with sketch plans for a housing development made up of different house types with various elevations. Glad to had completed my tech work...with a little hiccups..lol

as well as being up to date with my office work.

This week just dragged but at least its over now. I'm so looking forward to the weekend as its my special person's birthday:)

Till next time:)

21 Feb - 25 Feb 2011 First submission...handling the pressure

What a week.....the weeks just keep passing by...This week I managed to complete my first plan for the year and it was submitted to council, a great start to the week! I then started with sketch plans for a cottage on a farm/wine estate. It has been a bit challenging & stressful as my health wasn't really that good, really tested whether I was able to withstand the stress....but I made it through the week!

Until next time...

14 Feb - 18 Feb 2011...KEEPING MOTIVATED

Its me again……..wow this week was hectic, I started working on alterations to an existing house. This allowed me to follow a brief, namely the client’s needs but its been endless changes. I would take the list and complete the changes and then more would pop up. I am busy preparing for council submission and the checklists are endless. Oh well I got through it!!!! I really enjoy working to a deadline as it keeps me motivated.

Till next time ……

I’m so looking forward to the weekend!!!

7 Feb- 11 Feb 2011 NEW ADVENTURES

What a week...glad its the weekend.This has been a non-stop learning week for me. One of our colleagues left to explore work on her own and now we have a new colleague. Jenny is an interior designer as well as a technologist, she walks plans @ council and is very actively involved the the process of drawing & council submissions. I will be working closely with her and look forward to all the great experiences & knowledge I will gain. This week was once again amendments, however I'm working on a new project that is allowing me to test my knowledge on what is acceptable for council according to national building regulations.

So that all from me....catch me again next week.

PS: Enjoy Valentines day...spread the love....THIS WORLD DEFINITELY NEEDS MORE OF IT!:)

31 Jan - 4 Feb 2011 A little this & that!

This week has been quite interesting...I have learned how to do a landscape plan as well as mechanical ventilation. Things are fairly slow however amendments are very often rolling in.So I guess I'm becoming more accustomed to council requirements and needs. This week has gone by fairly quickly. Look forward to next week and what challenges I may face:)

Work environment update

Work environment update

Week 1, Block 1.....the rest is History

What a week..! Academic block 1 started off with registration it was very organized this year, got my papers sorted, signed my forms, off to data capturing then straight  to checkout point with student card in hand ….Now that  it was sorted I could begin my year. Started with a short intro & an inspirational presentation, then a DESIGN WORKSHOP creating of our very own community hub. This group work definitely provided loads of entertainment as well as some much learning opportunities. Those were definitely fun times.

The road trips included visits to

The AFRIKAANSE TAAL MONUMENT- a representation of symbolism and heritage,

DIE POORT- bring the rich heritage of the wagons of Paarl to life.

The OLD MAC DADDY TRAILER PARK , where beautiful designs and artistic talents were shown using enviromentally friendly materials. THE SOLMS DELTA WINE ESTATE where students took part in an amazing wine tasting session. Beautiful,serene landscape great picnic spots.

The knowledge and understanding that I gained was awesome and the views & beautiful weather, what more could we ask for. We also travelled to a School for Multigrade learning which will form part of our M.I.P this year. It is truly exciting to know that we be making an active contribution to the upliftment of our communities. The smiles on the children's faces even though they are at as privileged as many other students just melted my heart. Definitely inspiration to continue with community development.

Then a few more presentations from our lecturers as well as other practicing architects’ to give us that extra excitement factor. This week was simply awesome.  My journey ended with a train ride home, what great memories and a wonderful start to the year & new friendships were made.

A special thank you to Hermie and Jolanda. Great start to the year!