| Date | 2019-09-11 |
| Event start | 14:30 PM |
| Duration | 3 hrs ( from 2:30pm to 5:30pm ) |
| Venue | SIA Theatrette Level 3, 79B Neil Road (S)088904 |
| CPD | 4 points |
| Contact | 2.5 |
| URL | Visit |
Synopsis
The lecture will feature the sharing of the design philosophies and concept by the winning designs of the 18th SIA Architectural Design Awards 2019.
Project 1: Amanyangyun by Mr. Tanuj Goenka, Kerry Hill Architects
This project is yet another successful partnership between the architect with the luxury hotel group. The brief’s was to blend history with modernity – coalescing 2000-year old relocated Champhor trees and Ming and Qing Dynasty houses from the Jiangxi Province with the luxury resort. The architect concentred the traditional Chinese houses as centrepieces within this walled-village resort. This expansive development consists of 26 exquisitely restored Ming and Qing dynasty houses repurposed as “antique villas” and these are complemented with 18 modern villas, a wing of bedroom suites, a club house, dining venues and a spa complex. The rejuvenated houses contain guest homes and some housing amenities. Amidst these structures, the most spectacular conserved dwelling is the Nan Shufang, located within in a serene garden – curated as a space where guest can enjoy activities such as calligraphy and Chinese Tea Ceremony.
The architect appreciated and imbibed the historicity of the houses’ 400-year-old building techniques. The modified houses serve resort functions where the M&E requirements were delicately sewn seamlessly with the traditional architectural elements. The experience of the resort is enhanced with the inputs of the landscape consultant who has strategically located the Champhor trees within the milieu to give the visitors an arresting and impactful visual experience. This project was the combined efforts of the architect with a team of botanist, local craftsmen and experts in ancient Chinese architecture. The architect designed a sanctuary which preserves both natural and architectural treasures breathing a new lease of life.
Project 2: Singapore Botanic Gardens Visitor Kiosk & Boardwalk by Ar. Teo Weiling, Genome Architect
The architect’s skilfully positioned the entrance pavilion and boardwalk in the layout. It demonstrates her deep knowledge and understanding of the park and the historical significance of the “Economic Lake”. The structure of the entrance was inspired by the imprints on trees left by rubber tappers. The architectural positioning of layers of steel portals, timber louvers and glass panels lends more credence for an external view. The boardwalk’s sensuous form choreographs changing views for visitors and integrates information panels within the sloping balustrades. The challenging construction restrictions brought about from limited access and the requirement to preserve the existing fauna, flora and the lake itself was overcome by carefully considered construction procedures.
Project 3: Sparkletots Preschool By PAP Community Foundation by Ar. Ho Tzu Yin, LAUD Architects Pte Ltd
The child-care center adopts a geometry that works well for the purpose it was designed to serve, giving the space a sense of security without the feeling of being ‘caged’ in. The shape and scale of the dome, akin to a flying saucer, was felt to be imaginative for the children.
Internally, classrooms are single-storey and stacked over 2 floors with a central voluminous space of play areas and a gentle circular ramp that connects them. Common spaces on the ground level, such as dining hall, open to and integrates well with the adjacent spaces such as water-play and lawn.
What appeared as a greenhouse from the exterior, is on the contrary an interior that is well-lit and well-ventilated resulting from stack effect. Good thermal comfort was observed within the courtyards with children seen lying casually on its lawn during the site visit.
The judges felt that the building is well-designed for its purpose and successful from the user point of view.
Project 4: The Void Deck Pavilion by Ar. Khairudin Saharom, Kite Studio Architecture
The Void Deck Pavilion successfully attracted public participation during Archifest 2018 with the public observed to enjoy moving and being around the pavilion and painting the walls it sets up.
An interesting structure with ‘columns’ comprising of bricks tied together by rebars that gradually rose to meet the ‘beams of rebars’ was felt to be an apt architectural expression for its temporal nature.
Speakers
Ar. Tanuj Goenka
Kerry Hill Architects
Tanuj graduated from the School of Architecture Ahmedabad in 1997. He relocated to Singapore in 1998 and joined the Singapore office of Kerry Hill Architects in 1999.
During his time with Kerry Hill Architects he has been involved in a number of projects which include master planning, institutional, hospitality and multi-residential design.
He became an Associate at Kerry Hill Architects in 2008 and a Director in 2014.
Tanuj relocated to Bhutan from 2003 to 2006 to oversee the construction of a series of hotels for Aman. Since his return from Bhutan, he has been working on projects in Croatia, Montenegro, Turkey, Jordan, Qatar, Thailand and Malaysia.
More recently he has been heading the KHA design and documentation teams for projects in China, India, Bhutan and Maldives.
Ar. Teo Weiling
Genome Architects
Teo Weiling is an Associate at Genome Architects. Her built portfolio includes a diverse range of residential, civic and community projects.
Her thesis, an exploration of high rise environmental structural facade module, won the top prize at the 2012 International Tropical Architecture Design Competition organized by BCA, SIA and SGBC.
The practice, alongside with director Wu Yen Yen has honed her strength and interest in bridging concepts to reality, in particular imbuing tactility within the built form via innovative detailing and stretching material limits.
Ar. Ho Tzu Yin
LAUD Architects Pte Ltd
For Ho Tzu Yin, deputy managing director of LAUD Architects, architecture is a lens through which one understands the wider world. He believes that living in a high-density Asian city, with its tropical climate, mix of local cultures, and having a Western architectural education allows Singapore architects to create an architecture that is truly unique to Singapore. In 2017, Tzu Yin made URA’s list of 20 leading architects in Singapore. Some of his recent projects that have received awards and accolades are: DECK (President*s Design Award 2015), PCF Large Childcare Centre (SIA Architectural Design Award 2019), Agape Village (SIA Architectural Design Award 2016, Honourable Mention), Grace Assembly of God (World Architecture Festival 2016, Finalist). Tzu Yin received his architecture education in NUS and RMIT.
Ar. Khairudin Saharom
Kite Studio Architecture
Khai is the principal of Kite Studio Architecture and holds a Master of Architecture degree from the National University of Singapore. He founded Kite in 2011 to provide architectural and interior design services that strive to seek invigorating approach to design and heighten spatial experience. Prior to setting up Kite, he has worked at Eco.id Architects, CPG Consultants and Aamer Architects.
Khai is also an Associate Director of Tembusu Asia Consulting, a consultancy firm that specialises in sustainable design and engineering solutions.
Currently Khai is serving as board member for the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA), Board of Architects and Malay Heritage Foundation. He has also served on the Board for the Building Construction Authority (BCA).
In 2018, he was recognised as one of the ’20 under 45’ Architects, an initiative by the URA to identify Singapore’s promising architects.
Schedule
| 2.00pm | Registration with Light Refreshment |
| 2.30pm | Project 1: Amanyangyun by Mr. Tanuj Goenka, Kerry Hill Architects |
| 3.00pm | Project 2: Singapore Botanic Gardens Visitor Kiosk & Boardwalk by Ar. Teo Weiling, Genome Architect |
| 3.30pm | Tea Break |
| 3.50pm | Project 3: Sparkletots Preschool By PAP Community Foundation by Ar. Ho Tzu Yin, LAUD Architects Pte Ltd |
| 4.20pm | Project 4: The Void Deck Pavilion by Ar. Khairudin Saharom, Kite Studio Architecture |
| 4.50pm | Q&A |
| 5.30pm | End of Event |
Terms & Conditions
- Fees paid are non-refundable under all circumstances.
- Ticket is non-transferable under all circumstances.
- Group registration will be subjected to group admin fee of $1 per ticket per transaction.
- Replacement/Cancellation of participant will not be allowed under group registration.