ARCHITOURS 2017 | TOUR 2 | 7 Oct | PM

Architours 2017 returns with an array of hand-picked works thematically curated. This year, in our 11th year running, immerse in the rich atmosphere of Singapore’s architectural environment, both old and new, and rediscover the hidden interesting spaces around Singapore. Join us for an exclusive access into these architectural gems as we bring you closer than ever into these projects and get behind-the- scenes with the designers who brought them to life.TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:Sunray Woodcraft Construction Headquaters | DP Architects(Photo Credit: DP Architects)The project presents an opportunity to look afresh at the light industrial factory type, in which working conditions are optimized by stacking production processes. The building’s stacked box design is a series of interconnected volumes that correspond to their interior functions. The success of the design lies in its seamless yet clearly articulated manner of merging five different functions within a single eight-storey building.The project commercially optimizes factory production and business processes while balancing the need for an uplifting work and living space, workers’ dormitories, warehouse, offices and showrooms in ‘stacked boxes’. Each box defines the different stages of production without compromising safety, and is enveloped by suitable exterior skins. Yellow, Sunray’s corporate colour, was used throughout the façade; effectively creating a distinctive and refreshing identity.This refreshing interpretation of the industrial factory building design received the prestigious President’s Design Award, and was praised as “a welcome departure from the norm that provides a benchmark for future developments of this kind”.Chempedak House | A_Collective Architects(Photo credit: A_Collective Architects)Small but BigThe design eschews the typical compartmentation found in terrace houses for a fluid spatial arrangement. The ground floor is a sequence of living spaces that flows towards the heart of the house where a light well brings in abundant natural daylight. Coupled with the siting of the house on a high platform level, the entire ground floor open out to the view of the natural reserve in the distant.The architecture choose to focus on the use of simple materials and keen attention to detailing. The house simple exterior is rendered in bold raw screed finish that contrast the dark tinted glass fenestrations and a large overhanging canopy. The simple form and bold design gesture allows the house to exert a quiet presence in the neighborhood.Singapore Dance Theater | DP Architects(Photo Credit: DP Architects)The new campus of the Singapore Dance Theatre comprises a theatre housing four professional dance studios along with supporting facilities such as the conference room, sound mixing room, study room, library, wardrobe room and shower facilities. The circulation of the space was planned to allow for private users to access the studios via secured thresholds, while maintaining a welcoming space at the foyer for the public to experience and enjoy.A spacious corridor facing the roof garden leads to the site where huge perforated sliding doors mark its entrance. With the aim of on public outreach and education on dance as a performing art, these doors are kept fully opened during operating hours. They maximise the luxury of space and merge the public space with the foyer, drawing visitors in to witness the hard work and dedication of professional ballet dancers at practice.Sale of tickets will close 3 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: Singapore Institute of Architects @ 79 Neil RoadMeeting Time: Please meet the tour leader at least 15 mins before the start of the tourAttire: Comfortable clothing and walking shoesWeatherproof equipment (recommended): Hat, Cap, Sunnies and Umbrella About ArchitoursThe highly anticipated Architours returns at Archifest 2017, 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 and The Architecture Society (TAS) of National University of Singapore is proud to present yet another inspiring series of Architours, as part of Archifest 2017. LIKE us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/archifest) for updates on the tours! Disclaimer for ArchitoursIndemnity: By buying and participating in the Architours, you are deemed to fully accepted all SIA/Archifest/Architours’s terms and conditions. If you do not agree with the terms, please do not buy the tickets and do not join the tours.You agree to indemnify, defend and hold SIA and its affiliates, and their respective staffs, owners, agents, information providers and licensors (collectively, the "Indemnified Parties") harmless from and against any and all claims, liability, losses, costs and expenses (including attorneys' fees) incurred by any Indemnified Party in connection with any breach by you of these Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.Responsibility: SIA has designed these tours for your pleasure and enjoyment and has attempted to select for you the best transportation facilities for the prices charged. SIA, however, does not own or operate any of the services and assumes no responsibility for delays, losses or accidents or for damage to persons or property caused by any person, firm or corporation or other legal entity providing the transportation services (including but not limited to transfer and sightseeing), or any other service incident to these tours. SIA reserves the right to make any changes with or without notice, that may become necessary, with the understanding that any additional expenses will be paid by the passenger. SIA also reserves the right to terminate tour services for any participants at any time for good cause. SIA cannot be held responsible for any mistake that might occur in typography or printing.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.Right to Refuse Service: If the participant’s conduct aboard the Tours is so as to endanger the bus or any person or property on board, or obstructs the crew in the performance of their duties, or fails to comply with any instruction of the crew, or behaves in a manner to which other passengers may reasonably object, the organiser may take such measures as it deems necessary to prevent continuation of such conduct, including restraint and/or eject you from the Tour without refund.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. 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