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Architecture Siol! (w Gabriel Chek) - Podcast

Architecture Siol! (w Gabriel Chek)

Presenting Stories, Issues, Opportunities, Learnings in Architecture!


Architecture Siol! is a podcast from Gabriel Chek featuring Stories, Issues, Opportunities, Learnings within Architecture.

Tune in as Gabriel chats with fellow architects, designers and students to discover more about them and their ‘badass’ work in the architectural industry in Singapore and beyond.


siol - Singaporean slang (Singlish). Commonly used at the end of a sentence to emphasize the 'badass' qualities of someone/something.


Show notes and video podcasts can be found here: https://gabrielchek.com/podcast


The podcast was formerly known as ARCHLOGBOOK CHATS.


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Update frequency
every 9 days
Average duration
46 minutes
Episodes
22
Years Active
2021 - 2024
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Architects vs Nurses - Interview with Estee Tan, NUHS | S3 BONUS EPISODE

Architects vs Nurses - Interview with Estee Tan, NUHS | S3 BONUS EPISODE

Ever wonder what Architects and Nurses have in common?

Tune in to this bonus episode of Architecture Siol! with my wife Estee is also a nurse at NUH.


We discuss the following:

- Her thoughts of me and …

00:49:40  |   Tue 21 May 2024
From Architecture Practice to Education (Interview w Lee Siang, SUTD ASD) | S3E5

From Architecture Practice to Education (Interview w Lee Siang, SUTD ASD) | S3E5

Considering a career in architectural education after years of practice?

Tune in to this podcast episode with Lee Siang, where we discuss the following:

- Lee Siang's Architecture Journey from school …

01:01:55  |   Mon 13 May 2024
Public Housing & Raising A Child in Singapore (feat. Shanty) | Architecture Siol! S3E4

Public Housing & Raising A Child in Singapore (feat. Shanty) | Architecture Siol! S3E4

In this episode, Shanty and I discuss the following:

- Her work in public housing projects at Surbana Jurong (SJ)

- Challenges faced at the start of her career at SJ and how she overcame them - The imp…

00:42:43  |   Sat 04 May 2024
Starting An Architecture Practice / Clarity Through Design & Life w Alvin Liau | S3E3

Starting An Architecture Practice / Clarity Through Design & Life w Alvin Liau | S3E3

Wonder how and why young Architects start their own practice?

Hear how Alvin, Principal Architect at Prose Architects did it and more.

In this episode of Architecture Siol! Podcast we discuss the follo…

00:51:52  |   Sat 27 Apr 2024
Creating Impact Through Participatory Design w Larry Yeung | S3E2

Creating Impact Through Participatory Design w Larry Yeung | S3E2

I had the privilege of chatting with Larry Yeung, Executive Director of Participate in Design (P!D), a non-profit design organisation that facilitates the integration of community-based participatory…

00:48:01  |   Sat 20 Apr 2024
Bouncing Back from Discrimination as a Young Female Architect  w Jean Cheong | Architecture Siol! S3E1

Bouncing Back from Discrimination as a Young Female Architect w Jean Cheong | Architecture Siol! S3E1

In the first ever episode of the Architecture Siol! podcast, I chat with Jean Cheong, Technical Director | Head, Architecture & Planning of WSP and Co-Chair of the Young Architect's League Singapore …

00:44:19  |   Sat 13 Apr 2024
Do Fresh Architecture Grads Have a Say When Starting Out? (w/ ArchiDabble) | ARCHLOGBOOK CHATS S2E8

Do Fresh Architecture Grads Have a Say When Starting Out? (w/ ArchiDabble) | ARCHLOGBOOK CHATS S2E8

Graduating from Architecture School soon? You would want to tune in as I discuss all things relating to the challenges faced as fresh grads and how we can respond to the various issues that may be fa…

00:53:31  |   Thu 28 Jul 2022
How Can We Showcase Architecture Portfolios Better? | ARCHLOGBOOK CHATS S2E7 (w/ Jacek Urbanowicz)

How Can We Showcase Architecture Portfolios Better? | ARCHLOGBOOK CHATS S2E7 (w/ Jacek Urbanowicz)

Looking to showcase your portfolios to your prospective employers? Want to have an easier way to create and upkeep your project showcase online?  I chat with Jacek Urbanowicz, Melbourne-based, design…

00:51:22  |   Thu 14 Jul 2022
Why Should Architects Document Their Projects? | ARCHLOGBOOK CHATS S2E6 (w/ DSmith Alexander)

Why Should Architects Document Their Projects? | ARCHLOGBOOK CHATS S2E6 (w/ DSmith Alexander)

Looking to get clients or increase your online presence as an architect? 

This episode breaks down the reasons why we as architects must begin to share about the value we bring to the project from con…

00:44:24  |   Thu 30 Jun 2022
Bridging the Gap between Architecture Education and Practice (w/ Chris Simmons) - S2E5

Bridging the Gap between Architecture Education and Practice (w/ Chris Simmons) - S2E5

If you're a fresh architecture graduate looking to bridge your gap in education vs practice - this episode is for you!

I chat with Chris Simmons who started his own mentoring platform called Architect…

00:57:06  |   Thu 16 Jun 2022
Fulfilling Your Potential As Young Architects (w Ines Hemmings @whatarchischooldoesnotteachyou) S2E4

Fulfilling Your Potential As Young Architects (w Ines Hemmings @whatarchischooldoesnotteachyou) S2E4

Looking to explore alternative careers in architecture or seeking ways to realise your true potential as an architecture designer? This episode is for you.

I chat with Ines Hemmings, creator behind @w…

00:54:53  |   Thu 02 Jun 2022
Starting Out in Content Creation (w/ Baran Demir, Arkitolks) - S2E3

Starting Out in Content Creation (w/ Baran Demir, Arkitolks) - S2E3

If you're a architectural designer looking to start your own side projects, create content and document your architecture journey to share online, this episode is for you. I chat with Baran, the cont…

00:50:12  |   Thu 19 May 2022
Online Learning for Young Architects (with Vikas Pawar, Rethinking The Future/Eduwik) - S2E2

Online Learning for Young Architects (with Vikas Pawar, Rethinking The Future/Eduwik) - S2E2

Online learning is becoming increasingly relevant for young architects looking to improve their design and practice skills in architecture. As the gap between school and practice widens, e-course pla…

00:47:31  |   Thu 05 May 2022
Business Development in Architecture - w/ Sara Kolata | S2E1

Business Development in Architecture - w/ Sara Kolata | S2E1

If you're a young architect looking to create and develop business opportunities, this episode is for you! I sat down with Sara Kolata, a professional in the business development field of architectur…

00:38:24  |   Thu 21 Apr 2022
EP7 - What is Social Architecture About? w/ Dr. Chong Keng Hua

EP7 - What is Social Architecture About? w/ Dr. Chong Keng Hua

In this audio-only exclusive, I had the privilege to jump in a chat with my Thesis mentor Dr. Chong Keng Hua, a Associate Professor in the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) Archite…

00:46:37  |   Sun 13 Feb 2022
EP6 - Content Creation in Architecture w/ Omar (@archi_tea)

EP6 - Content Creation in Architecture w/ Omar (@archi_tea)

Keen on learning more on content creation in architecture? You would want to tune in to this jam-packed episode with Omar, the founder of architea where we discussed the reasons why we both started a…

00:56:53  |   Sun 06 Feb 2022
EP5 - Building Identity Through Architecture w/ Lara Abou Znad

EP5 - Building Identity Through Architecture w/ Lara Abou Znad

Hear about Lara's story, an Architectural Designer based in Beirut, Lebanon as she recounts the events and work done after the massive explosion that shook the nation. She shares about the various ch…

00:52:55  |   Sun 30 Jan 2022
EP4 - Climate Displacement in Architecture w/ Ben Harrell

EP4 - Climate Displacement in Architecture w/ Ben Harrell

Discover why and how Benjamin is passionate about mitigating the effects climate displacement through his architectural design projects.

In this episode:

  • Ben's Thesis Project on mitigating effects fro…
00:44:44  |   Sun 23 Jan 2022
EP3 - Exploring Other Passions On Top Of Architecture w/ Robyn

EP3 - Exploring Other Passions On Top Of Architecture w/ Robyn

Discover why and how Robyn explores other passions on top of Architectural School. 


Robyn and I both students from the Singapore University of Technology & Design (SUTD) Architecture & Sustainable Des…

00:48:00  |   Sun 16 Jan 2022
EP2 - Introversion in Architecture (w/ Shreya Sinha)

EP2 - Introversion in Architecture (w/ Shreya Sinha)

Show Notes

In this episode of ARCHLOGBOOK Chats, Shreya and I discussed about the following:

- Her experience working on government defence building projects

- Education experience during COVID

- Whether…

00:27:44  |   Sun 09 Jan 2022
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