Sa Huynh in Central Vietnam is an ancient fishing port that has played a pivotal role in the region’s maritime trade. Currently, it is at the centre of the fishing community and is a source of livelihood for many households. In recent years, the place has become heavily polluted due to the accumulation of many […]
Tonle Sap, the largest freshwater lake and inland fishery in Southeast Asia, is a vital ecosystem and source of sustenance for many Cambodians. Situated downstream in the Mekong Basin, it has been bearing the brunt of global warming, resulting in droughts and dry spells that are increasingly frequent and severe.1 This not only reduces the […]
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Made up of a total 7,641 islands, the Philippines, with its distinctive archipelago geography, is considered one of the most environmentally vulnerable countries that is highly prone to natural disasters. Apart from being regularly affected by volcanic activities, landslides and floods, the Philippines sits astride the typhoon belt that is struck averagely by 20 cyclonic […]
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Sunken homes and a damaged coastline depict ‘life before’ at Timbulsloko Village, Indonesia, which is currently inundated due to mangrove logging, changes in productive ponds, climate crisis and the construction of a nearby seaport. As such, the coastal village has been consecutively sinking from early 2010s. Their mangrove forest has been severely reduced due to […]
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Dear FuturArc readers, Ouroboros is an ancient emblem symbolising the cycle of Life. Everything in the natural world is born, lives and dies. While most humans spend the majority of their lives wrapped up with birth and living, they are less inclined to delve into the topic of death or dying. Yet we all know […]
How can design allow commercial functions to be more sustainable while also ‘negotiating’ the public’s access and usability? Such questions drove the creation of this small-scale building, located on the CPI commercial cluster in Chengdu, China with a limited usage of 10 years. The owner’s brief was for the building to be seamlessly integrated with […]
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In urban areas, is it better to clear land for new developments or add to what’s already there? While constructing on greenfield sites is associated with lower initial costs, it often results in the loss of green spaces and endanger biodiversity in cities. In contrast, densifying urban centres can support a better quality of life […]
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Originating in Hawaii architecture, a lanai is the term for a sheltered (roofed) terrace, veranda or porch. This type of in-between space can be used to bring interiors closer to Nature, as is the case for this residence in Manila, the Philippines. The existing house was built decades ago in the form of a family […]
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In the heart of Hong Kong’s Kwun Tong District, The Kwun Tong City Centre Temporary Free Space and Playground is located close to the Mass Transit Railway (MTR) station, a key hub in the city. The Urban Renewal Authority (URA) had the aim of creating a gathering point in the new centre to strengthen urban […]
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Brought to you by HKTDC Belt and Road Summit is jointly organised by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), and the ninth edition of the Summit will be held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on 11–12 September 2024. Since its inception […]
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The site is located along the approach to a renowned shrine and on the edge of a plateau in the Yushima district of Tokyo. In recent years, buildings in the area have been replaced by apartment complexes, which rapidly transformed the area’s spatial character. There were a few challenges within the site context that significantly […]
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