Paris-London Travel Diary_Part 2

So generally this entry will tell people the experience I had on Paris. After the first night we spent just rest in the hotel room, the next morning we start to explore more on Paris lifestyle, culture and environment.
Early in the morning, after everyone get ready and had our breakfast we were heading to Notre Dame Cathedral. The very interesting part is we were using the metro train that was just under the Hotel we stay. So the transportation is not a problem for us as a tourist. Its was so convenient and just few steps from hotel entrance.

The place we were heading to~

Along the way to Notre Dame, we stopped at Pont Marie station and took a morning walk to Notre Dame.

As we walked, lot of new things we get to know such as Parisian morning routine, the pedestrian walkway law, the breakfast cafe and many others thing.

Paris morning environment

When we was infront of the cathedral, we learnt few things of Architecture element of that building, especially the famous element such flying buttresses, gargoyle and sharp arches. Those element are representing the architecture style also can show from which era. For example, Notre Dame architecture style is represent the French Gothic Architecture.  

 

After Notre Dame visit we walked through along river side to Musee de Lourve. Most of the famous place are located nearby the river. Based from the historical source, back in previous century the river called Seine River was a main routes for trader. It was so nice to have a river scenery from every places and can be a clue for anyone who get lost. On our half way to the Lourve we found the Love Lock Bridge, where I witness the Parisian is one of the most romantic people are true.

In front of the Love Lock Bridge

Once reached the Lourve I getting so excited, because the building I learnt about before just from the books and internet now was infront of me. Even the I'm not a historical person who love museum, but the feeling to go and get to know what the Lourve have inside made my heart race. Long queue and crowded of people, still could not stop me from feel so excited.

A very nice sunny day at Musee de Lourve

Walkway inside of the museum

Sculpture Exhibition Hall

While other people exploring the arts exhibited in this museum, I was focusing more to the architecture element of the building. The interior arrangement of every hall,columns and ceiling structure was more attractive to me than the art sculpture. I was fascinated by the architecture element of this building.

Done with the Lourve, we heading to Centre Georges Pompidou the modern art museum. The building was design by two famous architect  Renzo Piano and Richard Rogers. 

The Georges Pompidou,Paris

While heading to this place from Pont Neuf metro station I had experience the insecure feeling while passed by the crowded area near Chatelet station. It was because we kept remind our self to stay cautious of pickpocket and whenever get into the crowded places the feeling will automatically comes. But fortunately we safely reached the destination without having any difficulties. 

Once enter the Pompidou, I was fascinated by the design of the exposed ceiling that shows all the ducting and the M&E system of the building.

On the ground floor of the Center Pompidou Building. Where all the visitors facilities was located.

The art gallery

Even the artworks and all the sculptures was so amazing, I can't understand the art. But from those explanation of the artwork,one thing I have learnt is; art is subjective. Just throw out the emotion or the issue. Different people will have different perspective on whatever they see. That is what I understand about art.

The whole second day in Paris we spent for art museums. So the next day we went to Villa Savoye. It was away from Paris city and located at Poissy,about 45 minutes journey by train. 

Villa Savoye is the first modernism architecture residence build by Le Cobusier. It was Le Cobusier's family vacation house. The house was built with five architecture point that introduce the modernism style to the world. That consist of ;

Functional roof

 Supported by ground-level pilotis

 Free floor plan

Long vertical glass window

Freely designed facade

Villa Savoye

I was totally feel so happy for been there and witnessed the whole house and even get to feel the environment of the residence with my own self.

Entrance Way

Living Hall with long vertical window

We even get a chance to sat on the designed chair by Le Cobusier. So grateful! Even the chair was there in ages but still comfortable to sat on. 

Kitchen Area

Hallway and interior spaces

Finished our half day of the third day in Paris by visit Villa Savoye we continue another half day to enjoy the life in Paris City. From Poissy we took a train to Charles de Gualle Etoile. First thing we saw once get out from underground metro station is Arc de Triomphe. The most famous monument in Paris located on the center of the Place Charles de Gaulle.

Arc de Triomphe

From Etoile we just freely walk through the Avenue des Champ-Elysees for shopping. There got a lot of boutique and nice branded shop where people can get original stuff for fashion such as Louis Vuitton, H&M, GAP, Chanel, Guess and many more. We just too excited to see all those shops but got no chance to shopping because of the limited time that wasted on finding the toilet. About 1 km walked from Place Charles de Gualle we found the bus stop and took a ride to souvenir shop area near Lourve.

Our evening just finish like that, went here and there for shopping. 

Avenue des Champs Elysees

Scenery of Paris City

It was a happy tired day in Paris. We made a last visit to Eiffel Tower that night to watch light performance.

Its a colder night compare to last few days. Lots of people were also waiting for the show, not only groups of friends, but families, romantic couples and the salesman was there and made that place happening.

Eiffel Tower at night and the light show

That was the exploration of our third day in Paris. The next day we were spent the whole day in Paris Disneyland in Marne la Vallee at the east of Paris. I not that excited for Disneyland because I am not theme park person. But when we reached in Disneyland, slowly I get the excitement. Even I was not brave enough to ride all rides but at least I tried few rides and it was worth try. I really enjoy the scenery and all the design from the landscape till the detail of every structure and buildings that create with the themes from all the character in Disney animation. Those things lead me to imagine that theme park designer also is not bad. 

Disney Character

Disney Castle and Fantasy World

to be continue.. 

Paris-London Travel Diary_Part 1

Hi there! In this entry I love to share my new experience traveled to Europe. 

It is one of our slot for Minor 1 : Experiencing Culture subject. 

A week before the trip I still haven't start packed. I only started to packed all the stuff needed the night before the trip. It was something people shouldn't do, last minute preparation. So to avoid from left out important things I jotted down things to bring. The most thing I afraid on that moment is to left out my Passport, so the first thing I put inside my bag is that red book!  

        

Most important thing! Passport and Boarding Pass

My first aid~ Pain Killers is for myself and Power Adapter for my baby(gadget)!

Our flight scheduled on September, 11 at 1930 from KLIA (Kuala Lumpur International Airport), Malaysia.

So I at least need to be in airport before 1700 (GMT +8). On that day I was having mixed feeling from excited, nervous, happy, worried and ect. Because of those feeling I became indecisive person and that cause me not having my lunch and late to arrived before 1700. Fortunately, I was not into trouble(except hungry) after arrived in airport because the group still waiting for few more person.  

It was briefly what I had experience before we departed from KLIA.

First day of my trip generally cover the departure from Malaysia to Paris and had a stop over in Dubai Airport. Because the excitement of the trip I couldn't sleep in  the first flight so once reached in Dubai me and my friends found a place to had some nap.

everyone face after almost 3 hours sleep in public :)

On the next morning September 12 we reached Charles de Gualle Airport with full of excitement and expectation of Paris Culture.

The first picture took once reached Paris.

After settled the immigration we straight away took a bus to Champ-Elysees. It was a starting point of the trip. Everyone started to run or walked faster just to make sure we were stay in a group. 

Bus to Champ-Elysees

On the way to Champ-Elysees bus stop we briefly had a tour around Place Charles de Gualle. 

It was one of unforgettable memories to get a chance to see the life of Parisian and their residential building.

Based from what I have seen, normally they lives in low rise building such as apartment and  townhouse.

My first impression of Paris on our way to Champ-Elysees. So historical!

Arch de Triomphe standing on the center of Place Charles de Gualle

The next thing  we do after reached the Champ-Elysees Bus stop is to run with all heavy luggage to underground metro station, Charles de Gualle Etoile. Look similar to explorace, everyone running while carry heavy bags and stuff to catch the train to Bir Hakeim which is the nearest station to Eiffel Tower. The nearest our journey to Eiffel Tower the more excited we get. Even with the heavy bags and all smiles still appeared on our face. 

Underground metro station - Charles de Gaulle Etoile

Bravely stand Eiffel Tower

Eiffel Tower, the first destination I visit once arrived in Paris. The moment I saw this tower and standing on the ground where all the piles and foundation of the tower been buried, its still something unbelievable. I never dreamed to be there but this trip gave me a chance to know and explore more about Paris and Europe culture.

As our group did have a reservation to go up on Eiffel tower earlier before we came, So we all looked forward of what Paris have up there on Eiffel Tower. Although everyone tired, because have not settle down since departure from Malaysia on the previous day but we all really had a good time on our first visit.

Structure of Eiffel Tower

For the whole time I spent at Eiffel Tower , I have been asking my self how does the engineer and the architect of that tower can built and design this kind of structure in their century. I fascinated of every angle of this tower.

 

The views from on second level of Eiffel Tower

Spent the whole time since arrived until the day turning dark in Eiffel Tower Park everyone suddenly realized they were hungry. So we left to find a food and went to our stay to check in.

Park & Suite Residence Paris Villejuif 

Our stay for the whole trip in Paris

That was how I start my exploration in Europe. Everything was totally different from Asia.

Digital Media Animation Zoo Pavilion

Zoo Pavilion Animation

Interior Architecture Design 3_July-Dec 2014

This entry will be a summary of what I have learnt in IA Design 3 class with Miss Sharmila from July untill October 2014.

Our first class begin on July, 8 and we had a brief of all three project that we will be doing through out this semester. All three project will be related to animals in Zoo Negara Malaysia. 

The first thing we had to do is to choose one of the animal that exist in Zoo Negara.

So before we received the full brief of the projects we need to chose one animal and the animal I had choose is Giraffe.

Sleeping Baby Giraffe 

So the project for this semester consist of :

Project 1 : Conceptual Model 

Project 2 : Micro Architecture

Project 3 : Visitor Center

The objective of the first project is to understand and to create the concept from the chosen object.

So based on the objective, I did a research on my chosen animal and learnt about their characteristic.

From all the characteristic we summarize it into design keywords such as Hierarchy, Rhythm, Irregular, Anti-90 degree and etc.

Description of Obvious Hide

The second project is Micro Architecture.

For this project we had to go and do a site visit to Zoo Negara.

The objective of this project is to learn how to create an activity in a space. 

Still involve with the chosen animal and we went to visit how they live in Zoo Negara.

So the brief of this project is to design Pavilion for visitor viewing area.

By using the characteristic and the conceptual model to create the Pavilion.

Presentation Board of Zoo Pavilion

The final project is Visitor Center. The objective of this project is to learnt and to create the programme in space provided. So the brief of this project is to design the internal space of one existing building in Zoo Negara.

Existing Building; Administrative Office

Final Presentation Board of Visitor Center

Final Review

Thank you.

Presentation Board Composition 2 (left out_repost)

We need to find 1 example. So here the example I use to create the composition above.

Relief Model (left out_repost)

The relief model is extruded from the picture of KL Visitor Center.

Story of my life~ (left out_repost)

How my life begin? The picture above is to describe my education life since I was born.

I was born in Poliklinik Taman Melawati on 9th of December 1990 at 2.45 pm.

I went for standard 1 in Sek.Ren.Keb. Taman Melawati 1 in 1997. End of that year I need to followed my parents move to Kuala Terengganu. Then I continued my education from standard 2 until form 2 in Kuala Terengganu. On 2004 December we need to return back to Kuala Lumpur. So I went to Sek.Men.Keb Seri Gombak for 1 year to complete my PMR. Year after that I get an offer to registered in Sek. Men Teknik Kulim,Kedah and I was in Civil Engineering class. After completed my SPM(OLevel) I pursue my studies in Diploma in Architecture at Kolej Kemahiran Tinggi MARA, Pasir Mas Kelantan for 3 years. After graduated I worked for 2 years in Interior Design company , INDS Sdn Bhd. Now I am doing my Bachelor in Interior Architecture at UCSI University as first semester of 2nd year student.

So from the storyline that is what I can expressed and the comment I get is to reduce the text in my story,to represent with more visual and to improve the layout. 

Technology (left out_repost)

This assignment are  to come out with the technology used in our own house. So I tried to visualize the structure used for my house. But refer to lecturer comment for this task is lack of information and i need to improve the layout arrangement.

Design Ideation

The ideation for design final project, Visitor Center at Zoo Negara. To create a space where can be related to animals I chose to use nature element to create a forest style. To give a specious space for user I combine it with modern element. 

Describe Using Sketches

For this task we need to describe from what we experienced in any of other subject we took and I chose my design site visit. We happened to have our site visit in Zoo Negara for site inventory. So I tried to show all the process from site visit until the grouping part to produce a site inventory. 

Favourite Movie

To practice more on 7 Element method we have to produce a rapid visualization about any movie storyline. So I chose my favourite movie which is The Vow. After submit the sketches I get the comment from lecturer that I still need to improve my composition and text. 

7 Element

From the 7 Element lecture, we need to come out with the sketches of any theme to implement the understanding. Here I chose to share about my daily routine using the 7 element method that consist of people , place , process , speech , text , colour and effect.