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Hello Singapore | Singapore Architecture: Traditional Chinese Temples
ASD Associate Prof Yeo Kang Shua shares insights in an interview with 8 World’s Hello Singapore, for their feature on the architecture of Singapore’s traditional Chinese temples.
Take a look inside China’s historical houses, where families lived in giant, donut-shaped forts that were designed to keep invaders out
The Fujian tulou, which translates to “earthen building,” are historical homes that were primarily built from wood and mud.
Marina Central District Launches Body, Heart & Soul
Body, Heart & Soul is an initiative by Marina Central district that is headlined by an interactive installation designed by Dr Jason Lim of the Singapore University of Technology and Design and Ar Asami Takahashi of YUME Architects, in collaboration with TinkerTanker.
Rethink Building Design To Reduce Virus Spread
By mapping air flow in dormitories, researchers from Singapore have pinpointed the building layouts that lead to stagnant air and raise the risk of viral transmission.
Mt Pleasant project set to show the way to redevelop other sites
Residents of the upcoming Mount Pleasant estate may one day sip coffee on the veranda of a century-old colonial bungalow or – if needed – …
Mapping Where the Wind Blows in Worker Dormitories
In Singapore, one group affected by the pandemic early on were the foreign workers, especially during 2020’s spike in COVID-19 cases in …
Golden Mile Complex gazetted as conserved building; future developers to get building incentives
The incentives include allowing developers to build a new tower block beside the main building.
Archifest 2021 Spotlights How Architecture Shapes Our World
With more than 100 events held throughout October, it hopes to engage everyone from architecture enthusiasts to the general public.
New book on S’pore’s oldest Teochew temple sheds light on its origin
Even after successfully leading a five-year-long, Unesco award-winning restoration of Yueh Hai Ching Temple, conservator Yeo Kang Shua felt like that his work on the temple in Raffles Place was not done.
Virtual Book Launch – Divine Custody: A History of Singapore’s Oldest Teochew Temple
Virtual Book Launch – Divine Custody: A History of Singapore’s Oldest Teochew Temple
