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Architecture
THESIS M(arch) Yr1 Sem 1
The contexts in which all architecture is conceived can be classified as highly dynamic. If the city is considered as a network of interacting installations rather than a collection of static objects, it becomes obvious that any architecture introduced into that fabric has to adapt and respond to the changes occurring around it. The city’s
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DISSERTATION M(arch) Yr1 Sem 1
Successful universities of tomorrow will be planned for collaborative learning where technology will be ubiquitous, unobtrusive and supportive of the space and working style of the students. As new learning theories promote “learning anytime and anywhere”, it becomes clear that today, the whole campus is potentially a learning space. It is thus also essential to
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ORPHANAGE | BA (arch) Yr 4 Sem 2
The aim of this project is to address some of the challenges that are faced by children and the community of Siem Reap 1. Address the problem of orphaned children that has been the result of civil wars, land mine activities and poverty. 2. Address a severe lack of basic skills among Siem Reap youngster
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SIEM REAP| BA (arch) Yr 4 Sem 2
The programme for semester 2 consisted of two parts: a group masterplan and a related individual project. Our studio embarked on a trip to Siem Reap, Cambodia. During five days, we gathered as much data as we could to help us back in Singapore. Through this hands-on approach, we were able to experience the place,
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TRANSIENCE | BA (arch) Yr 4 Sem 1
TRANSIENCE – Theatres of the Fantastic Transience facilitates the movement and exchange of artists and media art. The project takes place in the rapidly evolving urban setting of South East Asia. It invites selected artists throughout South East Asia to think about what it means to be Asian and what it means to have a
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KALA RATNA | BA (arch) Yr 3 Sem 2
Prior to this particular project, an extensive study was carried out along Balestier Road as a studio group.Sites for future development or redevelopment were identified. Students proceeded to choose one site to develop a theatre program based on Indian Dance or Chinese Theatre. Originating from South India, Bharata Natyam is more angular, symmetrical and mathematical
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MARGARET DRIVE | BA (arch) Yr 2 Sem 2
Margaret Drive was a semester long project whose objective was to design an International Student Hostel for young students between 14 to 18 years old. Prior to this project, there was an introduction to CAD & BIM Softwares, mainly Autocad and Revit. Margaret Drive was entirely designed in Revit.
LA TOURETTE CAD | BA (arch) Yr 2 Sem 2
As an introduction exercise to Revit BIM software, students were given a selection of buildings to replicate through digital means. The buildings given were in most cases poorly documented. Research was graphically oriented in the forms of images, sketches and plans which were put together to define the massing of the building. A particular part
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URBAN ANALYSIS | BA (arch) Yr 2 Sem 2
These serial visions, aim to convey and contrast the different characters of Clarke Quay and Boat Quay. For this 2 persons assignment, several walks were taken at different times of the day along the Singapore River to better grasp the meaning of these two places and their similarities as well as their differences. To better
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PAVILION COMPETITION | BA(arch) Yr 2 Sem 1
Pavilion Competition was organized by the Department of Architecture, NUS as an internal competition between Year 2 Studios. For the first part of the semester, teams of 2 students proposed a scheme, for instance here, Pavilion Naturel. This particular scheme was deemed elegant yet too simple to offer any challenge for the second part of
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TAS LOUNGE! BA(arch) Yr 1 Sem 2
The TAS Lounge Project was conceived as a Vertical Design Studio involving students of 1st, 2nd and 4th years. The objective of the vertical design studios was to introduce a ‘master’ – ‘apprentice’ learning relationships between junior and senior students and create better bonding among them. While these were good intentions, the studios were not
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BANGKOK TRIP | BA(arch) Yr 1 Sem
The objective of this trip was to bring the new batch of architecture students out of their comfort zone. The 3 day travel & sketching around Bangkok is an unforgettable experience. While the buildings and temples visited were grandiose, one cannot help but notice the dichotomy that exists between urban & rural life at the
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