The Singapore ArchiFest is set to be an annual festival for the city to celebrate the built environment. This will be a precursor for the Singapore Architecture Biennale in 2010. Organized by the Singapore Institute of Architects, the main aim of the festival is to provide a platform for the breeding of a vibrant design culture, and consequently a design conscious society, by encouraging and guiding the general public and design professionals of all fields to interact in a fun and free atmosphere.
Singapore ArchiFest strives to promote the importance of architecture and urban design, which are playing an increasingly important role in the global competition among cities. It will foster a sense of community to harness the common goals and vision towards the making of an exciting Singapore, by bringing together the architects, planners and associated professionals to share future directions. Finally the myriad of activities aim to educate and engage the general public, as well as enthuse and motivate students, who are key in shaping the society and culture, in city planning and architecture.
Highlights of Singapore Archifest 07
Exhibitions / 27 Nov - 8 Dec 07 / City Hall / Free
The collection of exhibitions will be held at the City Hall, featuring award-winning works from various architectural competitions as well as internationally acclaimed urban designs.
+ Design Ideas Competition for the Marina South Residential District
Jointly presented by SIA and Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA), the Design Ideas Competition invited architects, planners and students to submit fresh, innovative ideas for a unique waterfront-garden residential district in Marina South located at Singapore's Marina Bay. The ideas will serve as an inspiration and catalyst for the planning and urban design strategies to be adopted for the development of the district. Selected submissions will be exhibited at the Singapore ArchiFest.
+ ‘S 3 : Steel. Space. Structure’ Ideas Competition
Jointly presented by SIA and BlueScope Steel, S 3 is a platform for designers with imaginative ideas to create steel building designs that not only demonstrate strong levels of innovation and functionality, but also inspire those who will see and use the space. Participants are to design and detail a steel pavilion located beside the visitor centre at Orchard Road, accommodating a café, retail space and an exhibition space. The winning design stands a chance to be built and realised on site in 2008 and outstanding submissions will be exhibited at the Singapore ArchiFest .
+ National Art Gallery Competition
The Ministry of Information, Communications and the Arts (MICA) has launched an architectural design competition to seek world-class design ideas to transform two important heritage buildings - the City Hall and former Supreme Court - into Singapore's National Art Gallery. The winning entries have been selected by an international jury panel and will be exhibited at the Singapore ArchiFest.
+ Special Exhibition
Specially curated for the Singapore ArchiFest, the exhibition will feature exceptional works from established architects from different parts of the world.
Forum / 30 Nov & 1 Dec 07 / NTUC Auditorium
The two-day Singapore ArchiFest forum brings together a stellar lineup of speakers who will be addressing the challenges of urban architectural design. “Aspiration to Realisation” sets the theme for the forum, where 12 speakers from different parts of the world will be invited to share their journeys in realising their aspirations through presentation of ideas and philosophies, in the context of the growing city and its living environment. The interactive and thought provoking sessions will inspire all, offering excellent opportunities to exchange experiences and gain valuable new perspectives.
Keynote Speakers
+ Manabu Chiba / Chiba Manabu Architects / Japan
+ Kerry Hill / Kerry Hill Architects / Singapore
+ Ma Yansong / MAD / China
+ Hitoshi Abe / A telier Hitoshi Abe / Japan
+ Takaharu Tezuka + Yui Tezuka / Japan
+ Angelene Chan / DP Architects / Singapore
+ Chan Soo Khian / SCDA Architects / Singapore
+ Sonny Chan / Chan Sau Yan Associates / Singapore
+ Kevin Mark Low / Small Projects / Malaysia
+ Seah Chee Kien / RSP Architects Planners & Engineers / Singapore
+ Chris Luebkeman / ARUP / United Kingdom
+ Max Fordham / Max Fordham Consulting Engineers / United Kingdom
Forum Ticketing Information
Public S$260
SIA Members S$210
Student S$50
Prices exclude taxes, administrative fees and any other charges.
Ticket entitles delegate to the Forum on 30 Nov and 1 Dec, Awards Party on 30 Nov and one session of ArchiTour. To purchase tickets, please visit
www.archifest.sg
