This semester’s design studio feels like a completely new experience compared to last semester. The focus is more on understanding poetic architecture and the specific design requirements for different users. For our final project, we will be designing for different Peranakan communities. While these communities are located on the same site, their cultural backgrounds are very different. To create a meaningful design, we need to deeply understand their culture and history.

Another important aspect this semester is the concept of poetic architecture. To me, poetic architecture doesn't have a fixed definition—it can be anything, as long as there’s a reason behind it. This idea is something we keep reflecting on throughout the semester.

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Additionally, this semester’s projects are more complex because we’re designing for public users. The conditions we need to consider are more detailed and challenging compared to last semester. The site boundaries and setback lines are stricter, and we must make sure our designs meet universal accessibility standards. For example, we need to ensure that the dance annex is accessible to everyone, determine the proper slope for ramps, and carefully plan the space allocation and circulation. Balancing all of these requirements makes this semester a particularly challenging one.