2012 Architectural Education Odyssey

The year 2012 has been an eventful year for the Department of Architecture, Faculty of Design & Architecture, UPM. From 8th to 13th July 2012, the department successfully hosted the 24th Architectural Workshop with the theme PADI@UPM2012. PADI the acronym for Passive Active Design Intervention, is a synergy between the inert and vigorous, a duality between idyllic and energetic, a dichotomy between traditional and modernity. PADI is a yearning for the basic essence of living. PADI is a moment to reflect, to ponder, to reminisce and to rekindle the memories of our past. For one week, approximately 800 architectural students and lecturers from twenty four architectural schools that offer degrees, diplomas and certificates in architecture, attended the workshop. For the first time, two schools from Indonesia, Institut Teknologi Bandung and Universitas Parahyangan, participated in PADI@ UPM2012. The concept of PADI had become the key reference in approaching the modules in the workshop. Each module was designed to challenge the exploration of ideas and creativity skills of the participants. Group activities were also held throughout the workshop to inculcate soft skills such as communication skills, critical thinking, teamwork and leadership skills.

Meor Mohammad Fared Meor Razali