ARCHITOURS 2018 | TOUR 6 | 6 Oct | PM

The highly anticipated Architours returns at Archifest 2018, with newly curated journeys aimed to inspire ‘Design for Life’. Tour visitors will visit award-winning as well as unique buildings in Singapore. Gain exclusive access into interesting spaces around Singapore; experience our rich local architectural environment. Each tour will be guided by their architects, bringing visitors closer to these projects than ever before.  Each tour comprises 3 sites. For full event timings please visit our Facebook. Participants will be entitled to a goodie tote bag. Architours is brought to you by The Singapore Institute of Architects and The Architecture Society (TAS) of National University of SingaporeLIKE us on Facebook for updates on the tours! Archifest: https://www.facebook.com/archifestSIA: https://www.facebook.com/iamarchitectsg/TAS: https://www.facebook.com/thearchitecturesociety TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:Highline Residences | W Architects(Photo Credit: Teo Yee Chin, used with permission from W Architects)Set Amidst the old conservation walk-up apartments of Tiong Bahru, the development aims to complement its surroundings. A row of low-rise apartments are sited along Kim Tian Road and are connected at the 5th storey roof level by a continuous communal space, expressed as an 'elevated green' that spans across the entire front elevation. This green roof wraps up and around a short tower (Block 11), which is punctuated with sky terraces, a gesture in response to the presence of the adjacent park. The green deck and sky terraces are expressed with organic geometries, with an off-form concrete texture in contrast to the building proper. Two sleek twin towers (Block 7 and 9) have a clear, sharp profile highlighted by a singular vertical feature that ends with a 'crown'. These components are arranged as a way of anchoring the site whilst addressing the existing view corridors.The Working Capitol | FARM(Photo used with permission from The Working Capitol)The Working Capitol is a co-working space at the edge of Keong Saik Road, consisting of an amalgamation of a series of existing shop houses. Located at the heart of the key conservation district, the project consists of architectural restoration and A&A with change of use of the existing building. The 1st storey floor plate was subdivided into 4 restaurants and a café which serves as the entrance to the offices on the 2nd & 3rd storeys. Consisting of event halls, meeting rooms, smaller offices and hot-desking spaces, and a café at the ground floor, the Working Capitol is conceived as a melting pot for community of different knowledge workers to grow and interact.Stark House | Park+Associates(Photo used with permission from Park + Associates)The clients first approached us asking that their new home not be just another square box that many contemporary architecture is made of, nor did they want a house that blended in with its neighbours, reflecting a very human desire to be different from the rest. Together with the client’s brief, the planning of the house was conceived utilising the site’s natural topography and mature trees at the back of the site. As such, it is apparent that the living spaces in the house turn away from the front where the view is that of neighbouring houses, a common consequence of landed housing estates such as this. Instead, it faces the back of the house where the greenery provides a private, green sanctuary. The planning sought to maximise the porosity through the site, revealing the view towards the greenery at the back of the site. Designing for porosity was also a response to the site constraint, a strategy to make the site appear deeper than it actually is. As one approaches the house, s/he is not confronted with a blank wall that abruptly terminates one’s movement, but greeted with a green expanse that is welcoming both to the inhabitants and visitors alike.Special Notes for the this site:a. Phototaking is not allowed at all at this site (Exterior/Interior)b. Members of the tour group are not allowed to walk around freely. They are also not allowed to open doors or touch the Owners’ belongingsTOUR SCHEDULE: (will be updated and subject to changes)1300 - 1430 Highline Residences1500 - 1630 The Working Capitol1700 - 1830 Stark House Sale of tickets will close 3 days before tour date, or until sold out.Tour sites are 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 timings. 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: Marina Bay Sands Event Plaza (Exact location will be made known to participants)Meeting Time: Please meet the tour docents at least 15 mins before the start of the tourAttire: Comfortable clothing and walking shoesWeatherproof equipment (recommended): Hat, Cap, Sunnies and Umbrella Disclaimer for ArchitoursIndemnity: By buying and participating in the Architours, you are deemed to have 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. As a participant of these tours you agree to follow the direction/instruction of the tour docents, project clients/managers and project architects. 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. 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.

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