Interweaving Waterscapes

B.A (Arch) Year 2, 2022 National University of Singapore

Tutor: Fung John Chye this project offers an opportunity to experiment with water as a thermal mitigation of tropical heat through façade envelopes and surface insulation. massing iterations based on wind performance perspective renders

The design focuses on extracting the element of water and adapting its natural climatic performance into an envelope design for the tropical climate of Singapore. The resultant curved façade was developed to become a cancer therapy center in the heart of Marina Bay. It wraps around the building, with different sizes of curvature that respond to the varying sun angle and programs.

Design Intentions

The chosen site, Marina Bay, helps to bring the idea of cancer therapy to the heart of the city, instead of hiding the stigma of end-of-life care in the confines of a hospital. Research in hydrotherapy and therapeutic atmosphere also influenced the design of the programs. As water is an inextricable part of the site, it is also deployed as an overlapping element that forms a soft boundary between spatial program which enhances the aesthetic and sensorial aspects of in-between spaces. The interplay of water, light and porosity in different programs benefits cancer patients through the sense of touch and sensory stimulation.