YEAR 4 OPTIONS STUDIO COMPILATION OF SELECTED WORKS
2020/2021 M.ARCH 1 STUDIO TAN BENG KIANG
THE NEW NORMAL: NEIGHBOURHOOD AND HOUSING DESIGN IN POST COVID-19 PANDEMIC
IMAGE CREDIT: LEE HONG XUAN RAINBOW
MASTERS DESIGN PROJECTS INTERESTS Masters Design Projects include those explored in two Options Design Research Studios (M.Arch 1), the Advanced Architecture Studio and the Thesis project in M.Arch 2. All studios may explore issues relevant to the interests of the Research Clusters, adjunct teachers and professors in practice. Students are encouraged to capitalise on faculty expertise in widening the scope of investigations which collectively strengthen the Thesis Project in M.Arch 2. Essential and Elective modules are useful in underpinning your Masters studio investigations. Although Options Design Research studios may be varied in content and method, students are advised to be selective and to use them as ‘learning runways’ to identify a Thesis topic and to apply accumulated knowledge there. The Advanced Architecture Studio preceding the Thesis may be used to explore thesis drivers in greater detail and focus. It is expected that the Thesis project will be the most comprehensive and extensive study of all the Masters Design Projects. _______________________________________________________________________________________
DESIGN AS INQUIRY Masters projects can be research investigations where design forms a principal mode of inquiry. Methods can be heuristic or empirical or in mixed modes of inquiry. There are a number of research methods in design investigations leading to different outcomes but they are by no means exhaustive: • textual/graphic analysis of theoretical concepts with investigations drawn from critical discourse using text references, works of art/representation • quantitative analysis to verify qualitative hypotheses with simulation, physical experiment, prototype testing and mixed methods • scenario-driven speculative design to suggest solutions to emergent need. The process in itself is a new way of seeing/thinking which generates many solutions. One version of a solution may be articulated spatially and in full materiality • new research knowledge is interpreted in architecture as a new way of thinking/making/ experiencing • existing practices, processes or existing technologies are applied to design and which produce ‘unprecedented’ outcomes
PROJECT ATTRIBUTES A good Masters project is one where: • the research process informs design strategy which can be followed through a coherent sequential process of explorations or iterations • the research generates an underlying order giving rise to a number of architectural or urban propositions • the research or issues engaged with, give rise to new solutions through design, some of which are singular, permutable or recombinant • it addresses the contextual specificities of site, material, spatial, culture and program and all of the above are communicated through architectural drawings, well-crafted models and annotations which curate a design process and outcome(s) that can be understood without a verbal presentation by the author Beyond a commitment to individual academic portfolios, Masters projects play an important role in characterising the discursive ethos of a design school. It is important that you do your best. _______________________________________________________________________________________
RESEARCH CLUSTERS RESEARCH FOCUS At DOA, our advanced research delves into critical issues of architecture today and tomorrow. In particular, we anticipate and observe new demands and novel forms of buildings, cities, environments, and nature that are emergingthroughout Asia and the equatorial region. DOA research clusters coalesce creative practice, technology, urbanism, landscape, preservation, and the specific expertise of our faculty members into a productive synergy and alignment between teaching and research. The following five clusters drive the M Arch I Design Research Studio Options sequence, the M Arch II Design Thesis and the graduate level elective offering across our Master of Architecture programme. These are nonetheless included in the BA Arch programme booklet so that students may understand the various research interests of their faculty. _______________________________________________________________________________________
I. RESEARCH BY DESIGN The Research by Design (RxD) cluster develops translational research approaches through creative practice. It emphasises the importance of rigorously engaging critical and creative practice in making, writing, and thinking in architecture. RxD strives for innovation and influence in the built environment through its research outcomes. To date, a number of these outcomes have won awards and made considerable impact. RxD focuses on design in Asia and around the equator, and on research into contemporary concerns as well as the identification of speculative future directions. Members work in a range of design modes from sole authorships to collaborative and interdisciplinary configurations. As a group, RxD leverages its combined creative expertise, teaching within design studios and graduate elective modules. Research outcomes include leading buildings, texts, exhibitions, installations, films, drawings, photographs, and object-making, alongside design monographs, edited volumes, and research papers. RxD’s commitment towards integrative and translational creative practices empowers design research with intellectual and critical bearings, for a discipline in transformation.
II. HISTORY, THEORY AND CRITICISM The History, Theory and Criticism cluster develops critical capacities to examine questions of built environmental production and consumption within the historical and contemporary milieu. Taking architecture and urbanism in Asia as a primary focus, members work in interdisciplinary and transnational modes. Our members conduct research into a wide range of topics against the context of colonial/postcolonial and modern/postmodern Asian contexts, teaching these with the aim of encouraging historical literacy and consciousness in students, to enable them to understand how the present is historically sedimented. Besides teaching, members also publish widely and in diverse forms, organise and participate in major conferences and workshops, curate key exhibitions, and advise both governmental and non-governmental organisations in related fields around the world.
III. TECHNOLOGIES The Technologies cluster investigates environmentally performative or sustainable building forms and systems, and generative-evaluative processes for designing liveable environments. It employs traditional and emerging technologies that contribute to a new understanding of the human ecosystem, and emerging computational methods and techniques for discovering the relationships betweenform and performance. Members investigate the relationship between human and natural landscapes, at every scale, from the building component scale to the urban scale. Special emphasis is placed on the examination of high-density Asian cities, and on application of design and building technologies in a tropical context.
IV. URBANISM The Urbanism cluster aims to contribute towards development of sustainable resilient models and innovative advanced urban strategies to cope with various environmental, social, economic and technological challenges facing Asian cities today and in the future. The starting point for this research is a comprehensive understanding of the complexity and distinctive characters of emerging urbanism in the region. Against this backdrop, members investigate emergent urban design issues related to community and participation; conservation and regeneration; ageing and healthcare; well-being and built form; modelling and big data; and resilience and informality. These issues are examined from multiple perspectives and through both inter-disciplinary and transdisciplinary collaborations, in order to question conventional norms and conceptions and establish new visions for a progressive and human-centric sustainable urban future.
V. LANDSCAPE STUDIES The Landscape Studies cluster undertakes research to generate new knowledge of landscapes as socio-ecological systems, and promotes the use of knowledge in governance systems and landscape design to improve the well-being of humans and enhance the ecological integrity of the environment. The geographic focus is primarily high-density urban regions in Asia; however members of the cluster also work in the transitional zones within the rural-urban continuum, where urban regions are expanding at a rapid rate and encroaching into rural landscapes. The overall research approach is both interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary. The cluster looks not only at advancing theoretical concepts and knowledge, but also applying the knowledge in practice and public policy, to shape the environment. Areas of research span a wide spectrum of the socioecological dimensions of landscape: from landscape science and landscape management, to design research and sociobehavioural studies.
STUDIO TAN BENG KIANG
THE NEW NORMAL: NEIGHBOURHOOD AND HOUSING DESIGN IN POST COVID-19 PANDEMIC ‘’It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair’’. – A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens The unprecedented Covid-19 pandemic has posed great challenges to our daily lives socially, psychologically, economically and environmentally. Covid-19 pandemic may pass eventually but it is likely another virus will strike again. 83% of Singapore’s population live in public housing across 24 towns and 3 estates built by the Housing Development Board (HDB). More housing estates are being planned. How do we design for future pandemic? How will pandemic measures such as safe distancing, work-from-home, self-quarantine, affect the way we live and interact? What would the neighbourhood design be like for live, work, play and learn? This studio researched the implications of covid-19 on the built environment and envisage a neighbourhood and housing design that can respond in a resilient way to future pandemic. The site is Paya Lebar Airbase (land designated for a future public housing estate) and students use loosely the large-scale masterplan done by Master of Urban Planning students from last semester as the context of their site. This studio project took place when Singapore ended its circuit breaker (lock-down) and moved into phase 1 and 2 of its pandemic safe management measures. For the most part of the semester, studio was conducted online. Students worked on neighbourhood planning in teams of two persons for more
than half the semester and developed their individual projects for the remaining semester. During the process, readings were given to students, they interviewed family, friends and contacts virtually to understand the challenges and wishes, and tapped on their personal experience of the circuit breaker and quarantine. This difficult pandemic situation brought some opportunities though. I am grateful to various experts who enriched students’ learning through their online lectures and guest reviews. This report documents the process and the outcome. I hope it will be a springboard to start more conversations on design for post pandemic. I would like to thank my guest speakers and reviewers Mr. Lee Wai Fong (DPA), Mr. Frven Lim (DPA UK), Mr Edmund Koh and Ms Cherie Yeo (Research & Planning Group, HDB), Ms Nayan Parekh (Gensler), Professor Ho Kong Chong (NUS Sociology), Associate Professor Heng Chye Kiang and Fung John Chye (NUS Architecture). My thanks to my students for their enthusiasm and perseverance despite the challenges of communicating online, zoom fatigue and learning new tools such as Miro and Microsoft Team. Finally, thanks to Lee Hong Xuan (Rainbow) for being a capable studio representative, coordinating Miro pin ups and the studio report. Tan Beng Kiang Associate Professor
ACTIVE LEAGUE LEE HONG XUAN RAINBOW
The Collectives: Active League
View of Staggered Collective - Top and Middle Cluster Yards
by Lee Hong Xuan (Rainbow) fitness
studio gym
“Enhancing social interaction while safeguarding social capital during challenging times by establishing compact clusters. A collective way of life that amplifies neighbourliness.” Active League is one of a cluster zones in The Collectives masterplan that looks into bringing recreations, fun, and health into residents’ lifestyle. Building upon the idea on micro-communities or collectives, this recreational zone in the precinct hopes to enhance social collective club capital within smaller scales first, before connecting to the bigger A community, thus building stronger social resilience for B any situation.B
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Throughout the podium level, each Stagered Collective block will have its podium ‘living room’, facilitating social cohesion B B for people of different blocks. Close to the commercial alley, A Typical Collective community gardens and plaza will see the communal buzz any day. Coupled with a series of active courts and Section studios, B-B it envisioned an enliven neighbourhood. But more than just encouraging active lifestyles, by introducing a series of greens and gardening opportunities 22-storey block into every part of the to estates, w/ L-connector Active League 29-storey hopesblock to achieve health and wellness into everyday life both physically and mentally. scale 1:100 0
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With an aim to create a pandemic resilient community, having a ‘public living room’ between clustering of units with a mixed demographics will ensure no one gets left out during difficult situations. Creating openness and porosity throughout the various scales of spaces also keep residents connected to the outdoors visually, amplifying the social identity they have towards their neighbourhood and fellow neighbours. In a sense, Active League in The Collectives will enable everyone to live to the fullest in a pandemic or beyond.
View of Typical Collective - Middle and Bottom Cluster Yards
demographics will ensure no one gets left out during difficult situations. Creating openness and porosity throughout the various scales of spaces also keep residents connected to the outdoors visually,amplifying the social identity they have towards their neighbourhood and fellow neighbours. In a sense, Active League in The Collectives will enable everyone to live to the fullest in a pandemic or beyond.
Adaptable & Flexible spaces for multi-usage and safety
Bird-eye view
Concept #1 Dwelling units: Mixed Demographics
#2 Clusters: Centre & Side
#3 Clusters: Cluster Yard
Three types of dwelling units
Cluster Yard. Sizes to vary
FUN / PLAY
WORK / STUDY
larger Dwell 110 sqm
medium Dwell 80 sqm
little Dwell 50 sqm
bigger families, multi-gen families
smaller families, young/old couples
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Precinct park
15F Sky Yard + 51.0m
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Lai Wei Song
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MASTERPLAN: THE COLLECTIVES The Collectives
by Lai Wei Song, Lee Hong Xuan (Rainbow) The Collectives aims to be an Enhancer of social interaction on normal days and a Safeguard for social capital during pandemic situation. Covid-19 has affected everyone on multiple levels. The majority found themselves struggling under all the uncertainties and many had fallen through the cracks. Hence, The Collectives looks to strengthen the social support of our current social safety net. Four design principles to amplify neighbourliness and resilience among the residents. It guides planners to focus on Better Quality of Living Spaces, Localisation of Retail Spaces, Integration of Smart Technologies, and advocate for Public Living Rooms. The strategies will be guided with designing consideration in scale. Cultivation of micro communities to forge a strong social support group. Bringing communal spaces closer to dwelling units, reducing isolation and create more collaborative living. Together with maximising natural ventilation and bringing nature and outdoor closer to home. Localisation of retail spaces make essential goods more accessible. With a walkability of 2mins, residents will be able to enjoy their own retail buzz at their ground floor without the need to travel to crowded area. And with the surge in the reliance of online and delivery services, it has expedited the nation’s transition over to a smarter country. So, we explores on how autonomous vehicles (AV) will be the next evolution in the tech-manifestation. Integrating AV routes into our built environment that can be co-shared with pedestrians so to maximise our usable spaces. Overall, The Collectives achieve to promote social interactions during the good days, and be a social shelter during the bad days.
Authors: Liu, X.Y., QI, H.Y., XU, S.Y. & ZENG, A.L. (2020). Urban Planning and Design Report - PLAB Smart Township (Group 6). National University of Singapore. Master of Urban Planning
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Some are more at risk than others (mental health, cabin fever, lack of amenities, elderly at risk of social interaction).Growing concerns for other diseases/health concerns (dengue & diabetes).
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Man’s interaction with nature is inherently beneficial. In our scheme, Interaction with nature supports health and social interactions while promoting an economy of self sustenance. Supporting Infrastructure
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Communal spaces such as shops (commercial), library, eldercare/childcare, community centres are located conveniently on the ground level at the heart of the neighbourhood. Features such as the 2 waterbodies on-site also provides a habitat for animals/plants to thrive, the ponds provide users with the opportunity to get closer to nature as well.
Within the residential nodes are specific areas where infrastructures dedicated to vertical gardening is set up for residents. The combination of exercise facilities, co-working spaces, learning areas, and playgrounds together with the vertical gardens provides a collaborative space for residents and select individuals of the public as they are housed in the same area.
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Neighbourhood interest groups can be formed in the community. With the provision of various amenities such as allotment gardens, vertical farming areas, open green spaces, public library and so on, there is a potential for neighbourhood groups to be formed.
Facilities encourage greater care and awareness of the environment via the cultivation of sustainable habits. Rainwater harvesting, waste water and waste recycling is also introduced into the community.
GFA Calculations Site Area = 200 000 sqm Plot Ratio = 3.5 Total GFA = 3.5 x 200 000 sqm = 700 000 sqm
Residential: 457 600 sqm Communal: 122 500 sqm Commercial: 77 910 sqm Green Areas: 42 000 sqm MArch 1 TBK Studio Housing Post Pandemic
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A pandemic-lite situation would result in the closure of the main commercial spine to the public. The movements of the 4 clusters will remain within the individual areas independent of each other.
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MOD RESIDENCE @ PAYA LEBAR SEETOH HUI YI JESLYN
MOD Residence @Paya Lebar by Seetoh Hui Yi, Jeslyn
MOD Residence @Paya Lebar is located at the old Paya Lebar Airbase where it has been envisioned to be a modernized residential neighbourhood that welcomes flexible spatial modification and crowd moderation in times of a pandemic. With the use of modules and grid-like systems, the overall design proposes spaces that reconfigurable and transformable, forming micro-communities and breathable spaces that are self-sustaining and pandemic resilient. Modular housing units are transformable based on the lifestyles of different individuals or families over time. These units are stacked and are centered around a main courtyard space. Individual mini yards are allocated to each unit, functioning as a sanitization zone before one enters the unit, or as a space to drop off deliveries or parcels safely. It also creates opportunities for both incidental and intentional interactions. The positioning of the units creates corner views and ensures sufficient daylight and air circulation within the spaces.
GROUP: HAU HUI MIN, SEETOH HUIYI JESLYN, DESIREE TAN LI WEN
MASTERPLAN: MODS IN THE HOOD Mods in The Hood
by Hau Hui Min, Tan Li Wen Desiree and Seetoh Hui Yi, Jeslyn Mods in The Hood is envisioned to be a modernized neighbouhood that welcomes various modes of extensions and programs, allowing for flexible spatial modification and crowd moderation in times of a pandemic. The neighborhood is zoned into 3 primary niches - Healthcare, Study and Work, and Recreation - and are linked together by a commercial spine. Modules and gridlike systems are utilized as the key principles for spatial planning and modification. Wall panels can be installed following the grid, and these larger compartments can then be transformed into individualized units when the demand for isolation or quarantine wards rises in times of pandemic. Modular units puntuate out and interact with the commercial spine, linking both the zones and generating activity within them. During pandemic, these units can be rotated and lined up to form a barricade which discourages residents from crossing over to other zones, and thus reduces cross-contamination and lower the risk of transmission. Mobile extensions are located on the first floor of the podium blocks and the open green spaces. These units are constructed out of a lightweight structure that allows it to slide inwards and outwards. During a pandemic, the arrangement of these mobile extensions can be configured to create smaller spaces for small-scale programs, which helps to reduce the congregation of large crowds. With the additional help of technology, residents are able to use an app to decide as a community the kinds of weekly programs they want happening in their neighborhood. This system allows for a variety of programs to consistently happen in their neighbourhood, thus enriching the residents’ lives.
Source: The Straits
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