TIANJING
LIM
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Experience:
High School Graduate - Heng Ee High School Penang (2006-2010)
Foundation In Nature and Build Environment - Taylor's Lakeside University (2011-2012)
Bachelor of Science (Hons) Architecture - Taylor's University (2012-2014)
Internship - BYG Architects (2014)
Assistant Architect - Veritas Architects (2015-2016)
Masters in Architecture - Dessau International Architecture (2016-Present)
Masters in Architecture - Dessau International Architecture (2016-Present)
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Biography:
“Be an architect that holds a
surgical knife rather than a hacksaw” is a philosophy that I have adopted and
constantly used as reminder ever since I was exposed to an innovative Japanese
architect by the name of Takaharu Tezuka. It excites me to truly understand the
idea behind that philosophy. To me, little things that we see daily should be
known as the “bigger picture”, the lifestyle that we put up as being human
naturally, and that itself shapes the beauty of architecture (the life we put
in forms the space and not to forget, the ambience).
I grew up loving creative arts
and interesting building forms. At a young age, I was pampered with Lego toys,
building “cities and skyscrapers” in my living room instead of playing with
video games. The lego toys are pretty much my childhood companion. My parents
played a big role in motivating and encouraging me to let my imagination grow
in whatever I do, be it drawings, be it problem solving. Little did I know that
I was already in this architectural field at a young age. Architecture was my
father’s dream when he was at my age. Due to the harsh economy at the time, he
was forced to focus on his work for the family’s sake. Today, I am proud to say
that my father and I are sharing the dream and I am very fortunate. A supportive elder brother that I have is also
working in the construction industry, constantly inviting me to join him in the
construction site. Seeing the blood and sweat that both of us are putting into
whatever we are doing, we always talk about how we are going to strive together
in the future.
Ever since I got into the
school of Architecture, the legendary utopian, Le Corbusier has been an
inspiration to me. For the love and passion he had in shaping the world for a
better future triggered me to think beyond the boundaries down the road. A firm
belief I had in the message Le Corb preaches in his prime as he and the other
pioneers telling the world that an evolution in architecture is needed from
time to time. “Form follows function” a principle used by the modernists. I have
to agree that this principle is truly important in terms of coming out with a
practically perfect design but I do think that there are more than just
functions that the forms should follow. A form can sometimes be expressed unconventionally
and sometimes it follows the essence of the concept. My definition of a concept
for the building is like telling its character, a charm given to be alive. It’s
more than just a building when you can tell stories about buildings with concept.
As I was still on going with
my course in Bachelor of Science(Hons) Architecture, I have learned so much
from friends and my fellow lecturers. I was very grateful to be able to talk to
them about point of view in architecture during spared time. “Passion is the
drive to sustain yourself in this path” said one of my passionate lecturer. I
have joined two local competitions with a team of coursemates during our
studies and fortunate to be awarded for the both of them (Shalini Green Wall
Exhibition and Tetra Pak Design For Good Competition). The two competitions
have their impacts on my knowledge about designing, somehow relating to
business and how to win hearts through great ideas. All in all, I have grown
intellectually as a person through the experience in architecture course of
“soul searching”.
Ever since I completed with my
degree in architecture, I have been constantly getting myself involved in many
international competitions (MattersBetter MH17 Memorial, eVolo Skycrapper
Design, 120Hours, etc.). As for the 120hours competition, my team and I were
very grateful to make it into the top 23 out of 741 submissions. Although, we
did not win, but each and every step that we took is one step closer to the
future. As architects of the future, we, the younger generations should be
prepared and ready for what society is about to experience. During my spare
time, I have created a blog to showcase my works with the help of an
Information Technology majored friend. We have designed an interface where we
can share the works I have done, so feedback can come internationally from the
world.
Through the exposure of
Japanese architecture, I have learnt how innovative Japanese architects can be
in keeping not only their tradition but also the importance of a balance
between buildings and nature. One of the environmental awareness I adopted from
Japanese architecture is the traditional idea of how the outside world and the
interior spaces can be designed as one compound.
I believe in an endless evolution in architecture, just like how we have evolved as human beings.
I have faith in watching the
world evolve from era to era through researching and studying the history of
architecture. In the era of Modernism, buildings are served as machines; we are
now living comfortably in the world of technology and sustainability. It has
grafted so much into the lifestyle of the people living within and yet there
are so much more to be explored and to be introduced to the world. To me,
architecture is shown through the beauty of the living, especially when it is
able to strike a balance with nature. Sustainability in architecture is known
as the balance of humans and nature, but to my opinion, how long can we last
when we are the ones to destroy. In the course of my career, I am willingly to
dedicate my life to architecture and to find a real sustainable way of living. With
that, it triggers the question to the world for how architecture should be
introduced to human once again.
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Skills:
Autodesk AutoCAD
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Premier Pro
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Premier Pro
Rhinoceros 5.0
Google SketchUp
Power Director Video Editor
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Competition Participation:
(2012) Shalini Gallery Green Wall Exhibition
(2013) Tetra Pak Design For Good Competition
(2013) PAM LaFarge Low Cost Building Design
(2015) MatterBetter Amsterdam MH17 Memorial Competition
(2015) Evolo Skyscrapper Competition
(2015) 120 Hours Competition
(2015) Jumpthegap Toilet Product Designing
(2015) MatterBetter Concordia Lighthouse Competition
(2015) Shelter Japanese Architecture Competition
(2016) PAM PR1MA Affordable Housing ft. VERITAS Architects
(2016) Nandos Art Initiative Competition
(2016) Cityscape Global Award (Freelancing for Veritas Architects)
(2015) Shelter Japanese Architecture Competition
(2016) PAM PR1MA Affordable Housing ft. VERITAS Architects
(2016) Nandos Art Initiative Competition
(2016) Cityscape Global Award (Freelancing for Veritas Architects)
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Certification:
Shalini Gallery Exhibition Award
Tetra Park Best Eco Design Award
Shortlisted Top 23 for 120 Hours Competition
2014 Taylor's University Dean List (Architecture)
Shortlisted 2016 Nandos Art Initiative Competition
2014 Taylor's University Dean List (Architecture)
Shortlisted 2016 Nandos Art Initiative Competition
2016 Cityscape Award for Emerging Markets (Sinkeh Penang Guest House)
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Contact:
@:limtianjing@gmail.com
