Sneak preview of what to expect at this year's Architours, a signature programme of Archifest — an annual architecture festival by the Singapore Institute of Architects and Singapore Institute of Landscape Architects. We had a look at three of the tour locations, including Goodlife! Makan by DP Architects, an innovative social initiative by Montfort Care to support ageing-in-place, located at 52 Marine Terrace.
This cheerfully designed centre is a recreational facility, with a communal kitchen, has an open-plan design.
The design transformed the void deck into a social nucleus centred around the communal activity of food at its centre.
Iconography designs were used to define the spaces and allow the seniors to easily identify the different functions of each area.
There is a constant heightened sense of light, sound, smell and sight that brings about connectivity.
The house features a 13m long and 1.3m deep pool on the second storey that is perpetually lit via two connected inner atriums.
The bedroom cluster is all deeply set in from the western front and designed to maximise views of the extensive greenery behind.
The last stop on the media preview of Architours is House at Branksome by Aamer Architects. From the exterior, creepers cascade down, and the project stands out for its austere simplicity and timelessness.
This interesting design using bricks and wood not only creates a visual effect, but also allows for natural ventilation.
Plenty of natural sunlight and ventilation penetrate the whole house through courtyards and skylights.
Principal architect Aamer, of Aamer Architects, had handdrawn this piece of artwork in the house.
Interested to take a closer look, and be in the space? Find out more about Architours here; various sessions run from 24 Sep - 8 Oct.