editor's note Hello readers of Southeast Asia Building and welcome to the May/June issue. This issue looks at the design of sports venues around the world. Sports architecture has undergone profound changes over the years to include various aspects such as aesthetics, reduced energy use and environmental sustainability. We showcase some of these features in the projects that we have put together. Enjoy the read with plenty of colourful photos! In the interior design section, we bring you a feature on KU DÉ TA Bangkok. Opened in 2013, KU DÉ TA Bangkok houses two world class dining rooms, an electrifying nightclub and two unique themed bar. In the Landscaping section, we have an interview with Matt Miller, CEO of Playworld Systems who shares with us trends in playground equipment design and the challenges ahead for the company. We have also lined up some exciting playground projects by Playpoint, International Play Company and Dynamo Industries. Finally, as a tribute to the late Mr Lee Kuan Yew, Singapore’s first Prime Minister, we have reproduced an interview between Mr Lee and Chairman of the Centre for Liveable Cities, Dr Liu Thai Ker who spoke with Mr Lee on 31 August 2012. We hope you enjoy this issue and as always welcome your comments or feedback. PUBLISHER Steven Ooi (steven.ooi@tradelinkmedia.com.sg) EDITOR Amita Natverlal (seab@tradelinkmedia.com.sg) GROUP MARKETING MANAGER Eric Ooi (eric.ooi@tradelinkmedia.com.sg) MARKETING MANAGER Felix Ooi (felix.ooi@tradelinkmedia.com.sg) MARKETING EXECUTIVE Chua Jie-e (jiee.chua@tradelinkmedia.com.sg) HEAD OF GRAPHIC DEPT/ADVERTISEMENT CO-ORDINATOR Fawzeeah Yamin (fawzeeah@tradelinkmedia.com.sg) GRAPHIC DESIGNER Siti Nur Aishah (siti@tradelinkmedia.com.sg) CIRCULATION Yvonne Ooi (yvonne.ooi@tradelinkmedia.com.sg) Southeast Asia Building is proud to be a media partner of: Vietnam Green Building Council Bangladesh Green Building Council Emirates Green Building Council Green Building Council Indonesia Amita Natverlal Philippine Green Building Council Green Building Council Mauritius Green Building Council Italia Spain Green Building Council® Disclaimer All advertisers and contributors must ensure all promotional material and editorial information submitted for all our publications, must be free from any infringement on patent rights and copyrights laws in every jurisdiction. Failure of which, they must be fully liable and accountable for all legal consequences (if any) that may arise. The Editor reserves the right to omit, amend or alter any press release submitted for publication. The publisher and the editor are unable to accept any liability for errors or omissions that may occur, although every effort has been taken to ensure that all information is correct at the time of going to press. No portion of this publication may be reproduced in whole or part without the written permission of the publisher. South East Asia Building is available free-of-charge to applicants in the building industry who meet the publication’s terms of control. For applicants who do not qualify for free subscription, copies will be made available, subject to acceptance by the publisher, for a subscription fee, which varies according to the country of residence in the following manner: Annual Subscription Airmail: America/Europe – S$170, Japan, Australia, New Zealand – S$170, Asia – S$140, Brunei – S$90, Malaysia – S$90 Surface mail: Singapore – S$45 (Incl 7% GST Reg No.: M2-0108708-2) Printed in Singapore by KHL Printing Co Pte Ltd MCI (P) 123/07/2014 KDN No: 1560 (1270) - (6) ISSN 2345-7066 (Print) and ISSN 2345-7074 (E-periodical) Trade Link Media Pte Ltd also publishes: • Bathroom + Kitchen Today • Lighting Audio Visual Asia • Lighting Today • Security Solutions Today • Southeast Asia Construction SOUTHEAST ASIA BUILDING is published bi-monthly by: Trade Link Media Pte Ltd, 101 Lorong 23, Geylang, #06-04, Prosper House, Singapore 388399 Tel: +65 6842-2580 Fax: +65 6842 2581 Editorial e-mail: seab@tradelinkmedia.com.sg Website: www.tradelinkmedia.com.sg RCB Reg No: 199 204 277K China and Hong Kong Media Rep Ms. Judy Wang General Manager Worldwide Focus Media Co., Ltd Unit 04, 7/F Brightway Tower No. 33 Mong Kok Road Kowloon Hong Kong Phone: +852 3078 0826 Mobile : +86 13810325171 Email: judy@worldwidefocus.hk 6 Southeast Asia Building MAY-JUNE 2015
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