This project proposal is an architectural demonstration of one of the key visions for Punggol: the close integration of community and landscape. Developed by Singapore’s Housing & Development Board (HDB), with the Ministry of Health (MOH) as the joint stakeholder, the project will provide the main public amenities for HDB residents in the area. Currently under construction, […]
A number of urban public spaces with different themes have sprung up in Bandung, the capital of West Java in Indonesia. Ridwan Kamil—one of the founders of architecture and urban design firm Urbane Indonesia—has established various social communities such as the Bandung Creative City Forum (BCCF) to raise awareness about neglected parks before he became […]
Asian cities face a crisis of public space. This is not just the neglect or fragmentation of public space, it is also a loss of meaning that is critical to the making of social space. Part of the ongoing challenge is that public space is undervalued in city planning, partly that it is misunderstood. The […]
EDITION 400 is a bathroom concept that allows for customisation of design. The range includes an exclusive washing area with a washbasin and vanity unit, and is available upon request as a custom solution or freely combinable side units. […]
Pentair Aquatic Systems is a global one-stop manufacturer of swimming pool equipment and accessories with high-quality, efficient and long-lasting products. The company provides the latest energy-saving pool equipment to top commercial and residential projects. […]
BESPOKE is a furniture system that brings style to the bathroom, comprising a collection that is versatile and conventional, yet contemporary in design. […]
Making full use of its flexibility, Jonite’s customisation and design services allow grate panels to create bold and inventive concepts that reflect the creative freedom of landscape architects and designers. […]
In this digital age where iPads and e-readers have become increasingly common literary companions, reading is not what it used to be—most of us have become immersed in the fast-paced world of our own electronic devices where we get constantly interrupted by social media posts and messages along the way. As part of an initiative […]
Located in Towada city in Japan’s Aomori Prefecture, this timber-framed building was built as a community centre for people to gather, particularly during the harsh winter weather. The architects created an indoor landscape that imitates the outdoors, effectively bringing the external environment inside, to provide a safe and sheltered public space for all. For example, […]
MK: You were born in Jakarta, grew up in Surabaya and internationally educated in the Netherlands. What prompted you to return to Indonesia to build your practice? SK: I was fortunate to have had the opportunity to intern under Andy Rahman, a famous Indonesian architect. Following the internship, I had to continue my studies and chose […]
The seventh edition of the Victorian Major Projects Conference was held from 19 to 20 April 2016 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, with an attendance of more than 250 delegates. The conference presented an opportunity for government and construction industry members to review and discuss the different infrastructure developments taking place across the […]
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Under the theme Green Economy – Opportunities for Waste Management, the 2016 Macao International Environmental Cooperation Forum and Exhibition (2016MIECF) was held from 31 March to 2 April 2016. An international Green exchange platform for the environmental industry in the Pan-Pearl River Delta (PPRD) and around the world, this year’s MIECF focused more on business […]
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