tag:peatix.com,2011:1 2022-08-30T19:00:35+08:00 Peatix Archifest tag:peatix.com,2017:event-302695 2017-10-15T09:00:00SGT 2017-10-15T09:00:00SGT

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:Brick House | Red Bean Architects(Photo credit: Jeremy San)The vision was to make a pure form that expressed a simple raw material. A block of brick, not plastered, not painted, wraps a floating box. Not built from the earth as most masonry begins, but suspended above ground to call attention to itself. Punched windows, with the glass surface flushed with the brick wall, articulated by a shadow gap all around, articulate a contrast of smooth versus rough. A fair-faced concrete block forms the minor volume which contains the service areas.This is a bungalow for a family of 6. In spite of the context of a 3½ storey planning envelope, we wanted to preserve the intimacy of a small family house. Increasing the number of floors would only directly increase the barriers between spaces and interaction between them. The living room space is the grand volume that welcomes and accommodates people coming together. This space opens up on three sides with large sliding glass doors to let in the scenery of lush bamboo and caesapina trees.Our Tampines Hub | DP Architects(Photo Credit: DP Architects)A people-centric and inclusive community hub, Our Tampines Hub (OTH) is a pioneering model of an integrated community, sports and lifestyle hub, purposefully designed for the residents of Tampines. This refreshing concept of integration brings about new dynamics in notions of shared economies, optimisation and productivity. It also creates immense opportunities in inclusivity, richness and new synergies in design of community and social settings for the Tampines residents. Its design was conceived through an intense participatory and engagement process with 12 public-sector stakeholders, residents of all ages and various interest groups. Featuring highly porous floor and ease of accessibility from Tampines town centre and surrounding residential fabric, the design of OTH aims to depict the synthesis of Tampines in unique physical, socio-cultural and psychological landscapes. Expressing the alternative spatial organisation in OTH, facilities are primarily clustered by programmatic synergies and not stakeholders. These clusters create a distinctive outlook externally, internally and spatially. They humanise scales and give clarity to users. Fu Yong Estate(Photo Credit: Edwin Koo)Fuyong Estate established in 1951 by Dr. Lee Kong Chian, a prominent activist and philanthropist in Singapore in the 1960s. He pioneered a provident fund based housing scheme to house his employees, and this estate became one of the earliest low cost private housing clusters in Singapore. Today, it is home to a close-knit community of 142 households that exemplify a strong "kampung" spirit. Residents here have wonderful stories to tell of their childhood in Fuyong Estate, and often reminisce the old times living in early Singapore. As the estate approaches the imminent expiry of the land's leasehold in 2046, residents are unsure about their future, their homes, and their livelihoods. 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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