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Second Place Winner's Insights

IMAGINATION IN ARCHITECTURE

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Second Place Winner

Eschewing The Monotony of Design : Architecture with Imagination

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Grace Angelica Nadapdap & Lana Safrila Sheren Ferandita

"The essay, ranging over several topics, tells a useful point of view which nevertheless remains so, provides few stimuli and adds little to the knowledge and curiosity of the reader."

- Daniele Longobardi


"With a single premise, the author proceeds progressively to explain the role that imagination plays as a variation resource in design - almost as a fundamental. They borrow examples of many buildings to strengthen the narrative and discussion frame. The writing is lucid and follows a comprehensive structure. Although the essay emphasises the viewpoint of the author in first person, it does not deter the reading flow. To make the reading stronger, the author could have chosen to highlight more process-oriented examples such as the Carlo Scarpa one rather than as an opinion on the aesthetic of finished buildings. Also, more research on 'imagination' as an idea would have enriched the essay. The image of Scarpa's sketch should have been credited."
-Maanasi Hattangadi


"A thoughtful visualisation of the intersection between idea and image."
-Nicole Cullinan

Grace Angelica Nadapdap & Lana Safrila Sheren Ferandita

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