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Dragon element designs evolve with contemporary trends
Zheng Kai, an Architecture and Sustainable Design lecturer at SUTD, highlighted that as a community that is still traditional, it may be difficult to accept the presence of Western dragons in Chinese New Year decorations, but perceptions are dynamic and will evolve over time.
Eye-catching ground signs and rest areas designed to prevent residents with dementia in Yio Chu Kang from getting lost
From activity corners suitable for people with dementia to simple road signs and ground markings, Yio Chu Kang collects feedback from residents on the living environment to create the first local dementia-friendly neighbourhood based on community research to assist residents with dementia to age in place in their neighbourhood.
Archifest breaks new ground
For the first time in its 17-year history, the Singapore Archifest is dispersing its exhibitions, installations and programmes across an entire precinct instead of convening in a centralised venue. Festival director Calvin Chua is an adjunct assistant professor at SUTD.