Today I managed to print out the research for the development projects I was doing yesterday. I continued to try and figure out how to use the AUTOCAD software that they use to draw out the schematics and floor plans for their designs.

It's actually really tough to try and figure out how to use it because it's a command based programme and unlike Photoshop, it requires that you remember all the commands to draw effectively. In order to practice, I was assigned to draw out my designs for the floor plans of one of the 4 houses in the project. In the beginning I was so inept that I spent half and hour trying to find a way to precisely attach the bathroom sink to the wall! ^^
It was very frustrating not knowing at all what I'm doing but the architect made me borrow the "textbook" which included recommended dimensions for just about anything for them to follow when they are planning. I must say that it does come in pretty useful for someone who has no experience in this field. By the end of the day, I managed to finish the ground floor toilet, the laundry room and the kitchen. It gets pretty fun once I more or less got the hang of it though =D

So far, I find that in the office their is little to no interaction between any of the co-workers except during lunch break. Of course this is to be expected since this is typical of an office job, but I can't help but wonder.. is this what I want to do day in and day out for a good part of my life?
One of the architects told me that many of them become disillusioned with the dreams they started work with because eventually they discover that in the end, they come to work at 8 leave at 6 and in the whole day, what did they do? Perhaps only made some changes in the design of some project. In the end, the dreams of greatness and creating designs that influence change dissipate because, even the greats like I.M Peh don't actually do their own designs, they have an idea and a team under them executes the entire project for him but eventually, only his name is associated with the project.

If even architects themselves are saying this... that's scary..

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