b'MUDD 24 URBAN NETWORKS|URBAN GATEWAYSJen George SunnyMUDD (2018-2019)IndianUrban design has always been a subject of interest to meThe most exciting part of this course has been the since my undergraduate days in architecture. I startedInternational Studio in Boston and Fukuoka.I was among taking an interest in cities and people. Mumbai was anthe students that visited Fukuoka with Architect Brendan example of a city that inspired me. Even with its chaoticRandles and Architect Jun Sakaguchi. Fukuoka was an outburst of energy, the city functions in a very systematicoverwhelming experience where students developed manner. I was intrigued to know more about this field. Howproposals for a real site at the waterfront of the city. This do you enable a city to be citizen friendly? If infrastructureexercise gave me an opportunity to work with a wonderful is constructed, where does one bring in street life betweenteam of students from various backgrounds on real these developments and how can we maintain a publicproblems and to explore potential of the site and find the realm that encourages interaction? most apt solutions. This also allowed me to interact with many Japanese students, which helped me to understand The MUDD Program at UNSW answered these questions.their city and improve my skills.The Program is internationally recognised for its excellence and innovation. The courses I have taken have given meOverall, this course has enriching subjects and exercises access to various topics that I had never previously thoughtthat help you evolve your ideas on urban design and about. The City and Cinematic Space Studio was fantastic.development. It teaches you about projects from various It gave me a new perspective of understanding cinemascities, emphasising how we should be responsible in role in finding urban patterns that define the citys qualities. creating an environment that works for the city and the Urban Landscape and Heritage was very engaging, learningpeople.how we need to respond to not just development needs but to also include our landscape for a more sustainable approach and to protect the historicalcontext of a city.181184181STUDENT PROFILEMUDD 24 - Urban Gateways | Urban Networkswrap up8PT.indd 10 26/11/2019 5:02:36 PM'