In the module, we are needed to complete exercises based on theme chosen from Invisible Cities written by Italo Calvino.
Exercise 1: Art of Adaptation
In the first exercise, the group of three chose thin cities as our theme. Thin cities are basically fragile cities where the people lives with infernos such as thin structures. The people are fragile as they lived in dangerous situation where the physical conditions of the city are inhumane. From the theme, we translate to the human mind that endures all the instability and craziness that can lead to self destruction.
Exercise 2: Observing the everyday.
On the second part, our group visited Kampung Baru to understand the place. Through observations and research, we can relate the place to the story of the thin cities. Kampung Baru is considered as a place that is fragile as the people faced challenges and difficulties due to the rapid development of Kuala Lumpur.
Exercise 3: Resynthesized an Experiment
Based on the issue chosen from the second exercise, we need to imagine the condition of the place using the vision of Italo Calvino in the future when the issue is neglected. In this exercise, I am able to let imagination took place and visualize the situation of place. In the exercise, I am able to improve my picture editing techniques and capability.
From the module, it releases the creativity of imaginations and translate it into the physical environment. The application of creativity can avoid rigid thinking that is useful for the future career. The learning process is definitely beneficial as I learnt to think out of the box and also be thoughtful about the development of the place in future. It is essential to consider about the site in the present and future to create good buildings.