3 weeks into the job and I can proudly say I'm setlling in. Just when I though I had finished "publishing" the Woolworths standard specification, I was told I still have 3 more books. That's just great! But Geoff (my boss) and Vanessa (my superviser) were pleased with my work and that's why they are giving me the responsibility to finish the other books. Aside from the usual standard specs, I've also been busy with council submissions. Overall the work has been good, always learning. I'm just glad the week is over, looking forward to the long weekend and some relaxing time. I found out the other day that R&L have future projects in Angola, it just goes to show how diverse this guys are.
Looking forward to the week ahead and ready to tackle the new challenges that await me, until then I'll just chill...
Monday, March 21, 2011
Monday, March 14, 2011
Still trying to find forever...
So I guess blogging isn't as easy as I thought, especially when you have so much work to do. I've finally finished making amendments to the signage tasked I was handed. Wasn't the most pleasant tasks as the my computer seemed to be on a hangover pacing itself at a snail's rate but glad I'm done with it... for now at least, I know Vanessa's gonna ask me to change something again... and again. However, my attention has now shifted back to my initial task, the Woolworths franschise store standard specifications, the book I'm slowly "publishing". Although the job may seem monotonous, it's helping me perfect my Cad skills. I've already managed to finish 70 pages (which is an achievement), not to mention the shortcuts I've learnt, making my life so much easier and faster.
When Vanessa asked me if I could do council submissions and I answered yes, I had no idea to what awaited me. The Woolworths floor plan looks unlike anything I'd ever since in my AutoCad career, the drawing had so much information that I had a hard time understanding it. So that's gonna keep me busy for a while, and I'll be learning new Cad tricks.
By the way the signage I was working on are for the Dean Street Woolworths, so next time you shop or pass by Dean Street and you see the new Woolworths sign, just know it was me!
Here's to another week of hardwork!
When Vanessa asked me if I could do council submissions and I answered yes, I had no idea to what awaited me. The Woolworths floor plan looks unlike anything I'd ever since in my AutoCad career, the drawing had so much information that I had a hard time understanding it. So that's gonna keep me busy for a while, and I'll be learning new Cad tricks.
By the way the signage I was working on are for the Dean Street Woolworths, so next time you shop or pass by Dean Street and you see the new Woolworths sign, just know it was me!
Here's to another week of hardwork!
Monday, March 7, 2011
Finding forever...
It looks like THE ADVENTURES OF PATRICK KIAME IN THE ABYSS WORLD THAT IS ARCHITECTURE was off the air or should I say web for some time... My sincere apologies to Hermie and Jolanda for letting you guys down, got so caught up in the job hunting debacle that I completely neglected my blog. But, here I am making amendments. Better late than never is what they always say.
It has officially been 43 days since I last posted a blog, that's a flippin' long time! There's no point crying over spilt milk. A great deal of things have happened since I last blogged. I upgrade to a newer version, Patrick 2.2 (that's my way of saying I turned 22), and most importantly I managed to find a job before March, which was a huge relief. Just when I thought s**t was gonna hit the fan, I got a phone call from R&L Architects on Friday 25/2 asking me if I was keen for an interview with them (almost sounded like a trick question). We scheduled the interview for Monday 28/2, which meant if I didn't get this job I'd be screwed... Not only did i get the job, I started working the following day, talk about making a first impression, lol!
R&L architects was founded by Douglas Roberts in 1964, through the years R&L has grown in stature, and developed the necessary knowledge and skills to design buildings in all facets of architecture, ranging from specialist residential to multi million rand projects in the commercial, retail, industrial, medical, sports, residential and various mixed use, in South Africa and further abroad in Zimbabwe, Namibia, Botswana, Thailand, Dubai and The Emirates. So they are kinda like a big deal, oh and they also designed the 2010 World Cup Mbombela Stadium. How cool is that, the one stadium done by South African and precipient of several awards. All this got me extra motivated in knowing that I'd working with world class architect (not that I'm offending other architects), which meant I had to step my game up and soak as much knowledge and experience during my time with them.
First day of work went better than I could have ever anticipated, the people at R&L are quite the freindly bunch and made it easy for me to adapt to this new environment. I was assigned to my work station, which included the following: a telephone, a new flippin' lcd computer with an email account, a chair, spacious desk and the basic stationary. As I said, their quite the freindly bunch. Once they got my fingerprint in the access system I was off to work. They use AutoCad 2011LT, making my life so much easier. We (notice how I said "we)... like I said, we are currently working on some projects for the Woolworths Franchise (they are responsible for drawing every single one of them). We're developing plans for a store opening soon, I've been been given the task of updating the standard specifications. A lot of printing happens there, so much paper you'd think its raining paper. After several attemps at printing and changing the font style to what Vanessa (my supervsior) "really" wanted, I just started flowing through work. Vanessa was quite impressed at my work rate (and yet I wasn't even working at full pace, shhhhh!). The work is quite monotonous and cumbersome at times, but it's helping me perfect my AutoCad skills.
Everyday is a different day, the other day we a presentation on LIGHT FRAME STEEL CONSTRUCTION by The Silverline Group. It was a good presentation, their product certainly wasn't just another reinvention of the wheel. I've managed to edit more than a quarter of the specs book, I often feel like a publisher printing so many pages to make up a book. I seldomly get bored at work, and in the event of that happening I listen to music. I'm always ready to learn something new and if I'm not then I atleast look motived.
Ok, I think that's enough blogging for one session (sort of making up for lost time, so forgive the length). I suppose I won't have any more excuses from now on for not writing on my blog. I've learned a lot in this past few of days, I've even bought a book to jot down some important points. So stay tuned for some more episodes (I'll speak to the executives to keep the show running on a weekly basic).
Until then... just chill. Peace
It has officially been 43 days since I last posted a blog, that's a flippin' long time! There's no point crying over spilt milk. A great deal of things have happened since I last blogged. I upgrade to a newer version, Patrick 2.2 (that's my way of saying I turned 22), and most importantly I managed to find a job before March, which was a huge relief. Just when I thought s**t was gonna hit the fan, I got a phone call from R&L Architects on Friday 25/2 asking me if I was keen for an interview with them (almost sounded like a trick question). We scheduled the interview for Monday 28/2, which meant if I didn't get this job I'd be screwed... Not only did i get the job, I started working the following day, talk about making a first impression, lol!
R&L architects was founded by Douglas Roberts in 1964, through the years R&L has grown in stature, and developed the necessary knowledge and skills to design buildings in all facets of architecture, ranging from specialist residential to multi million rand projects in the commercial, retail, industrial, medical, sports, residential and various mixed use, in South Africa and further abroad in Zimbabwe, Namibia, Botswana, Thailand, Dubai and The Emirates. So they are kinda like a big deal, oh and they also designed the 2010 World Cup Mbombela Stadium. How cool is that, the one stadium done by South African and precipient of several awards. All this got me extra motivated in knowing that I'd working with world class architect (not that I'm offending other architects), which meant I had to step my game up and soak as much knowledge and experience during my time with them.
First day of work went better than I could have ever anticipated, the people at R&L are quite the freindly bunch and made it easy for me to adapt to this new environment. I was assigned to my work station, which included the following: a telephone, a new flippin' lcd computer with an email account, a chair, spacious desk and the basic stationary. As I said, their quite the freindly bunch. Once they got my fingerprint in the access system I was off to work. They use AutoCad 2011LT, making my life so much easier. We (notice how I said "we)... like I said, we are currently working on some projects for the Woolworths Franchise (they are responsible for drawing every single one of them). We're developing plans for a store opening soon, I've been been given the task of updating the standard specifications. A lot of printing happens there, so much paper you'd think its raining paper. After several attemps at printing and changing the font style to what Vanessa (my supervsior) "really" wanted, I just started flowing through work. Vanessa was quite impressed at my work rate (and yet I wasn't even working at full pace, shhhhh!). The work is quite monotonous and cumbersome at times, but it's helping me perfect my AutoCad skills.
Everyday is a different day, the other day we a presentation on LIGHT FRAME STEEL CONSTRUCTION by The Silverline Group. It was a good presentation, their product certainly wasn't just another reinvention of the wheel. I've managed to edit more than a quarter of the specs book, I often feel like a publisher printing so many pages to make up a book. I seldomly get bored at work, and in the event of that happening I listen to music. I'm always ready to learn something new and if I'm not then I atleast look motived.
Ok, I think that's enough blogging for one session (sort of making up for lost time, so forgive the length). I suppose I won't have any more excuses from now on for not writing on my blog. I've learned a lot in this past few of days, I've even bought a book to jot down some important points. So stay tuned for some more episodes (I'll speak to the executives to keep the show running on a weekly basic).
Until then... just chill. Peace
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Forever Begins Now...
Greetings Earthlings
Patrick Kiame: Mayday, mayday! I go by the name of Patrick Kiame, student number 210052260. My spaceship has been hit, requesting landing permission on planet 2nd year class of 2011...
CPUT: Permission Granted.
I've always wanted to say that, makes me fell like I've been put in this universe for a purpose and I've realized it has everything to to with architecture. Architecture is nothing but everything to me!
Quite frankly I don't know how or where to begin, so here I go... just a few months ago I was stressing with my MIP and cursing the day I fooled myself into pursuing a career in the architectural industry and conviced that this was either the damnest or the smartest choice I'll ever make. I suppose the latter speaks for itself! And now I'm back for round number two. One thing is for sure, I'm definately hyped about 2nd year class of 2011. I feel priviledged and fortunate to be surrounded by brilliant minds also on their journey or adventure (as I'd like to call it). I feel as if I'm part of something new, history in the making type of thing.
I'm being given an opportunity to show and tell the world what I'm all about, and yet I'm choking. I don't really know what to say, I suppose I still have residues of shyness lingering within me. So accompany me and stay tuned for more episodes of THE ADVENTURES OF PATRICK KIAME IN THE ABYSS WORLD THAT IS ARCHITECTURE..
i define architecture as... EVERYTHING AROUND ME, ALL YOU GOTTA DO IS LOOK A BIT HARDER
the architect i have my eye on... LE CORBUSIER
my biggest challenge was ... PERHAPS PASSING 1st YEAR
photograph i like the most... A PICTURE OF MY PARENTS
i can really relax when... I SLEEP
i find inspiration in... NATURE
my favourite city... ZARAGOZA
my passions are... THE ARTS
my top getaway spot is ... BALI
i love the sound of... SOMEONE WHISPERING IN YOUR HEAR
my favourite food is... ITALIAN FOOD
Patrick Kiame: Mayday, mayday! I go by the name of Patrick Kiame, student number 210052260. My spaceship has been hit, requesting landing permission on planet 2nd year class of 2011...
CPUT: Permission Granted.
I've always wanted to say that, makes me fell like I've been put in this universe for a purpose and I've realized it has everything to to with architecture. Architecture is nothing but everything to me!
Quite frankly I don't know how or where to begin, so here I go... just a few months ago I was stressing with my MIP and cursing the day I fooled myself into pursuing a career in the architectural industry and conviced that this was either the damnest or the smartest choice I'll ever make. I suppose the latter speaks for itself! And now I'm back for round number two. One thing is for sure, I'm definately hyped about 2nd year class of 2011. I feel priviledged and fortunate to be surrounded by brilliant minds also on their journey or adventure (as I'd like to call it). I feel as if I'm part of something new, history in the making type of thing.
I'm being given an opportunity to show and tell the world what I'm all about, and yet I'm choking. I don't really know what to say, I suppose I still have residues of shyness lingering within me. So accompany me and stay tuned for more episodes of THE ADVENTURES OF PATRICK KIAME IN THE ABYSS WORLD THAT IS ARCHITECTURE..
i define architecture as... EVERYTHING AROUND ME, ALL YOU GOTTA DO IS LOOK A BIT HARDER
the architect i have my eye on... LE CORBUSIER
my biggest challenge was ... PERHAPS PASSING 1st YEAR
photograph i like the most... A PICTURE OF MY PARENTS
i can really relax when... I SLEEP
i find inspiration in... NATURE
my favourite city... ZARAGOZA
my passions are... THE ARTS
my top getaway spot is ... BALI
i love the sound of... SOMEONE WHISPERING IN YOUR HEAR
my favourite food is... ITALIAN FOOD
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