Statement

I have always been obsessed with artistic drawing and design. When my family brought me to the UK for a summer trip last year, I was fascinated by these classic beautiful European building designs, and the unique carvings on the walls. This inspired my decision to study in the UK which led me to want to study in Manchester School of Architecture (MSA). MSA is my dream school because of its collaboration between the Manchester Metropolitan University(MMU) which gives students more resources and opportunities. During my visit, I was in love with the contrast between its modern architecture building, created in collaboration with MMU, and the historic buildings across the campus. These buildings really touch me because Its focus on sustainability and urban regeneration which fits my goal of designing eco-friendly structures that respect history. I wish one day I can be part of this fabulous Architecture design process. 

One of my favorite architects is Vincent Callebaut, who is a master in green, futuristic, and sustainable design. I really like the design language he included in all his different projects (the use of different curves and the huge amount of plants on the building which shows a great connection with nature). He also designed my favorite building which I visited , located in Taipei, Taiwan, named Tao Zhu Yin Yuan (Agora Garden). The building has a very unique twisted design look, similar to the look of a double-helix DNA strand and is also greatly connected to sustainability by using a lot of solar panels on the roof and collecting rainwater via its curved exterior to water the plants on each floor and the garden. 

A work of architecture that I really would like to experience in person will be the Gardens by the Bay in Singapore which contain architecture, technology, and sustainability. The Supertree Grove, with its towering vertical gardens, acts as a natural cooling system while generating solar energy. This innovative design shows how architecture can support the environment rather than just exist within it. It is a great example of how modern buildings can work with nature.

The style of design I want to create in the future will focus on sustainability, with the fusion of old and new building styles. This is because there are a great number of old historic buildings remaining in both the UK and Taiwan, so I think instead of abandoning the old buildings, we can refurbish them with modern architectural styles.

My passion for design, combined with my sketching and 3-D modeling skills and experience, makes me confident that I have the basic knowledge and skills to study in this bachelor's program.