Markets are usually housed in simple kiosks or sheds. But what if the typology is combined with a public green space? This wholesale market for fruits and vegetables was constructed in East Tainan as an important hub for the city’s food supply chain. Located near a highway with public transport links, it is easily accessible […]
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FuturArc Prize 2023 juror Quang Vũ Linh is a sustainable design architect, researcher and educator in Vietnam who has gained empirical knowledge and practical experience from his educational background in Australia, where Green practices and Green Star rating tools are well-known; and BIM technology at University College of Northern Denmark. Quang is on the Board […]
FuturArc Prize 2023 juror Nan Chyuan is a Director at the dynamic cross-disciplinary design practice FARM, which won the President*s Design Award in 2010. In 2017, he was recognised as one of Singapore’s emerging architects in Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA)’s 20 Under 45 exhibition. He graduated from the National University of Singapore (NUS) and subsequently […]
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In line with our ongoing design competition FuturArc Prize (FAP) 2023: Cross-Generational Architecture, we are highlighting projects along the theme for your inspiration. Click here to learn more about the brief! ⠀ This project in Thane, India was established as a shelter for abandoned children in an informal settlement. It was designed by atArchitecture as […]
In line with our ongoing design competition FuturArc Prize (FAP) 2023: Cross-Generational Architecture, we are highlighting projects along the theme for your inspiration. Click here to learn more about the brief! ⠀ As populations age, what is the best model of care and empowerment for senior citizens? In Singapore, where a quarter of citizens is […]
At its highest degree of application, climate-adaptive architecture is synonymous with sustainability. Buildings that adapt to their local climate reduce the need for energy-intensive air-conditioning and make the most out of site conditions through passive design strategies. Often, with proper planning, these design strategies are applicable with little to no added cost, making it accessible […]
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According to United Nations data in 2021, almost 60 per cent of the world’s population resides in Asia. Along with its growing populace, Asia is experiencing rapid urbanisation, with an influx of people migrating from rural areas to cities. Researching along such themes, FuturArc Prize 2023 juror Dr Miya Irawati was part of the team […]
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When considering societal issues and Cross-Generational Architecture, we may encounter questions such as: what are the pertinent needs/wants experienced by different layers of society? How does migration affect spatial structures? And how can our design solutions be sustainable for future generations to come? We have selected a jury panel for FuturArc Prize (FAP) 2023 with […]
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