Singapore, as a densely populated island state, faces the challenge of balancing urban development with ecological sustainability. The Rail Corridor: Choa Chu Kang Integrated Housing Development was a competition entry for the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA), proposing a vision where nature and the built environment evolve together. This approach enables ecological restoration to occur alongside […]
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Architects, designers, and researchers are rethinking how people will live, work, and interact in the future. Housing solutions may evolve into hybrid or amalgamated forms that foster social and environmental sustainability. The Future Hybrid High-Rise Commune (project link) is a conceptual design research initiative exploring adaptable and regenerative residential buildings. This project envisions a permanent […]
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As Singapore envisions its future and the ways in which we continue living together, a shift in bioethics may emerge as a possibility. Rewilding the Sky reimagines Singapore as a vertical urban landscape where every building hosts a nature reserve. Today, the city is already a model of biodiversity, integrating nature into its urban environment. […]
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As populations age, the need for housing solutions that support independent living and community engagement becomes more pressing. How can we create affordable homes that promote active aging while fostering social connections? Kampung Admiralty, Singapore’s first integrated public housing development for seniors, offers an innovative response. This 0.9-hectare complex combines housing with essential services, employing […]
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Hawker centres in Singapore serve as vibrant communal spaces, found in both neighborhoods and town centers. These food hubs house tenanted stalls, each specializing in a select range of dishes, offering diverse cuisines at affordable prices. This project presents a historical survey tracing a century of hawker centre development in Singapore. First introduced by the […]
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Since its inception, the exhibition has faced significant disruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which halted global events and upended countless plans. Among its many impacts on the cultural calendar was the postponement of the 17th Venice Biennale International Architecture Exhibition. Between September and October 2020, discussions with exhibitors and international experts revealed intertwined themes […]
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It is often said, with both honesty and a touch of dark humor, that two major events bring families and friends together—weddings and funerals. A compassionate city must honor death and dying with dignity. Yet, conversations about care, grief, and the end of life remain taboo in Singapore. Both Sides, Now is an initiative that […]
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to gather: The Architecture of Relationships explores how residents of Singapore share space—within the city, with one another, and with nature. The exhibition originated from a desire to bring together stories from the ground. With over 80% of Singapore’s population living in government-developed housing, the relationships within and between these communities form the foundation for […]
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Among the speculative futures explored in this exhibition, the NUS-Tsinghua Design Research Initiative – Sharing Cities envisions a model of sustainable and equitable communal living. Titled Architecture of the Sharing Culture, this project serves as both a provocation and a declaration. In a sharing culture, individuals actively engage in co-creating, co-managing, co-owning, and co-consuming resources. […]
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The illumination of our urban environment shapes its atmosphere and influences how we interact with it. A well-lit space can feel inviting, while dim lighting may evoke a sense of melancholy. Recognizing the significant role lighting plays in shaping perceptions, Lighting Detectives was formed to explore and analyze lighting culture. Dedicated to assessing the current […]
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