The studio questions how housing can evolve to absorb both the individual and collective needs of urban living, while simultaneously creating a framework for the community at the micro and macro levels. With this intention, a curated study trip was organised to Singapore from 25th to 29th October 2024. The objective was to learn about exemplary building practices that focus on a high-rise, high-density, sustainable method of construction, where a definitive gesture is made towards creating demographic and pedestrian-friendly public spaces within the city.
Projects ranging from public housing projects by the Housing Development Board as well as private mixed-use developments were visited such as Skyville@ Dawson, Kampung Admiralty, Park Royale, Reflections at Keppel Bay, Capita Spring, Golden Mile Complex, Pan Pacific Orchard, Martin 38, School of the Arts, Marina Bay Sands, ArtScience Museum and Gardens by the Bay.
The study trip also featured studio visits to WOHA Studio, Kerry Hill Architects, and Salad Dressing Landscape Architects, where Ar. Adithya Rangharajan, Ar. Tanuj Goenka, and Ar. Shyune Sok Chun shared their expertise and insights with the studio.
