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Featuring an eclectic and carefully curated mix of exquisitely designed houses, public institutions, expansive landscape projects, and religious buildings, join Architours for an exclusive peek into not only spaces, communities, and buildings – but also the architectural strategies that govern and inform their design.
Explore the essence of Singapore’s rich urban environment through a guided walk into hidden architectural gems and wonders situated in all corners of Singapore. Discover and learn about the meticulous planning and design processes behind the architecture of these projects from the architects and designers themselves as they walk you through their creations.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:
Reflections at Keppel Bay | Studio Libeskind
Reflections at Keppel Bay | DCA Architects in collaboration with Studio Libeskind
Reflections at Keppel Bay occupies a prime waterfront location at the southern coastline of Singapore. The design of this exclusive residential development took into account the tropical context of Singapore as well as local market needs, while also striving for a memorable creative expression in the manner of a cluster of iconic structures set within lush and expansive grounds.
Reflections at Keppel Bay occupies a prime waterfront location at the southern coastline of Singapore. The design of this exclusive residential development took into account the tropical context of Singapore as well as local market needs, while also striving for a memorable creative expression in the manner of a cluster of iconic structures set within lush and expansive grounds.
The striking development features six high-rise towers paired up by skybridges, along with landscaping and spacious low-rise villas. The six curved residential towers form a fascinating ensemble with reflective surfaces that emphasize the design’s dynamic qualities. The bridges offer panoramic views of the open sea, Sentosa, and the city. Lush landscaping within the crown-tops completes the iconic look of Reflections.
The striking development features six high-rise towers paired up by skybridges, along with landscaping and spacious low-rise villas. The six curved residential towers form a fascinating ensemble with reflective surfaces that emphasize the design’s dynamic qualities. The bridges offer panoramic views of the open sea, Sentosa, and the city. Lush landscaping within the crown-tops completes the iconic look of Reflections.
Every detail and aspect of the design optimises interaction with the sea, the historic Queen’s Dock, and the panoramic views.
Every detail and aspect of the design optimises interaction with the sea, the historic Queen’s Dock, and the panoramic views.
Open House | Formwerkz Architects
Open House | Formwerkz Architects
✦ 16th SIA Architectural Design Awards (shortlist, results to be announced on 29 Sep 2016)
✦ 16th SIA Architectural Design Awards (shortlist, results to be announced on 29 Sep 2016)
(Photo Credit: Fabian Ong)
(Photo Credit: Fabian Ong)
A multi-generation home located at the fringe of a park connector gets full western sun from the front. In dealing with the heat issue, the house is designed to embrace constant natural ventilation. Apart from a solid timber clad façade on the ground floor, the upper level totally opens to the external through a carefully calibrated metal and timber screen to provide some form of security and sun-shading. The bedroom cluster is all deeply set in from the western front and designed to maximize views of the extensive greenery behind.
A multi-generation home located at the fringe of a park connector gets full western sun from the front. In dealing with the heat issue, the house is designed to embrace constant natural ventilation. Apart from a solid timber clad façade on the ground floor, the upper level totally opens to the external through a carefully calibrated metal and timber screen to provide some form of security and sun-shading. The bedroom cluster is all deeply set in from the western front and designed to maximize views of the extensive greenery behind.
The house features a 13m long and 1.3m deep pool on the second storey that is perpetually lit via two connected inner atriums. As the inner house is as open as it is externally, there is a constant heightened sense of light, sound, smell and sight that brings about connectivity. Open house allows the family to relive the “kampong spirit”.
The house features a 13m long and 1.3m deep pool on the second storey that is perpetually lit via two connected inner atriums. As the inner house is as open as it is externally, there is a constant heightened sense of light, sound, smell and sight that brings about connectivity. Open house allows the family to relive the “kampong spirit”.
BASF Learning Campus (Singapore) | Forum Architects & COEN Design International
BASF Learning Campus (Singapore)
✦ URA Architectural Heritage Awards 2015
Architect: Forum Architects | Landscape Architect: COEN Design International
✦ Singapore Landscape Architecture Awards 2015 - Gold
✦ URA Architectural Heritage Awards 2015
✦ Singapore Landscape Architecture Awards 2015 - Gold
(Photo Credit: Coen Design International)
Set within a gazetted tree conservation zone in Rochester Park, the three numbers of conserved black and white colonial bungalows are creatively re-adapted to suit the client’s needs. Each of the bungalow’s is linked subtlety with a series of timber and glass walkways forming an integrated learning campus. The goal was to create an environment that facilitates the collaborative nature of works and discussion demanded by companies in today’s context.
Apart from facilitating the interactive media infrastructure, ample internal/external, formal/informal pockets of spaces are designed for the participants to use. An additional insertion of the pavilion serves as a ‘treffpunkt’ for users to engage in their after meeting discussions. It acts as a vantage point from where the three houses can be viewed.
(Photo Credit: Coen Design International)
Set within a gazetted tree conservation zone in Rochester Park, the three numbers of conserved black and white colonial bungalows are creatively re-adapted to suit the client’s needs. Each of the bungalow’s is linked subtlety with a series of timber and glass walkways forming an integrated learning campus. The goal was to create an environment that facilitates the collaborative nature of works and discussion demanded by companies in today’s context.
Apart from facilitating the interactive media infrastructure, ample internal/external, formal/informal pockets of spaces are designed for the participants to use. An additional insertion of the pavilion serves as a ‘treffpunkt’ for users to engage in their after meeting discussions. It acts as a vantage point from where the three houses can be viewed.
Sale of tickets will close 4 days before tour date, or until sold out.
Tour timing is subject to change.
For student attendees, please present a valid Student Pass for verification on the tour day.
Please note that AM and PM tours have overlapping timing. If you wish to attend both tours on the same day, you may have to miss the last project of the AM tour, or the first project of the PM tour. Please arrange connecting transportation on your own. Thank you.
Start/End Venue: Archifest Pavilion@Raffles Place Park
Meeting Time: Please meet the tour leader at least 15 mins before the start of the tour
Attire: Comfortable clothing and walking shoes
Weatherproof equipment (recommended): Hat, Cap, Sunnies and Umbrella
About Archifest 2016 | www.archifest.sg
Archifest 2016, an annual public festival for
Singapore to celebrate architecture and the built environment, is organised by
the Singapore Institute of Architects, in partnership
with Singapore Institute of Landscape Architects. 2016
sees the festival celebrating its 10th anniversary,
which will be held from 23 September to 9 October 2016 at Raffles Place Park.
The 2016 theme is titled “Exhale”.
Join us at the Archifest Pavilion for a
respite, from our brisk rhythm of everyday life.
About Architours
The highly anticipated Architours returns at Archifest 2016, with newly curated journeys aimed to inspire tour visitors as they visit award winning as well as unique buildings in Singapore. Some of the locations will be guided by the architects who desigened them! The Singapore Institute of Architects, Singapore Institute of Landscape Architects, and The Architecture Society (TAS) of National University of Singapore is proud to present yet another inspiring series of Architours, as part of Archifest 2016. LIKE us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/archifest) for updates on the tours!
Disclaimer for Architours
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Smoking/Liquor: Smoking is not allowed on the coach or within the project sites. The consumption of liquor is prohibited on the Architours.
Moving bus policy: Passengers are reminded that they should remain in their seats while bus is in motion for their safety. Passengers understand that to walk or stand can be hazardous due to sudden stops, braking or uneven road surfaces that can cause passengers to fall and injure themselves and/or others around them.
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Refund policy: No refunds due to equipment (bus) breakdown or mechanical failure or for events. There is no refund for no-shows.
Seating Arrangements: Free-seating arrangement.
Accident or Loss: Participants are to take care of their personal belongings while travelling at all times. SIA will not be liable for any loss, damage, delay, inconvenience, or direct or consequential loss, however caused.
Jurisdiction: These conditions shall in all aspects, be governed by the law of Singapore.