eNewsletter - APEX - Singapore Institute of Architects

Singapore Institute of ArchitectseNewsletter10/2013HAPPENINGSExhibition On Winning Projects Through Design CompetitionAn Architectural Competition is a good way to obtain the best design for certain projects. Designcompetitions have provided the opportunities to challenge the architect to come out with innovative andcreative ideas and hence enable the best option to be selected to achieve the intended result for projects.Over the years, design competitions have also enabled talents to be discovered and allow architects to buildtheir track records.In conjunction with SIA 50th Anniversary, SIA is showcasing projects which have been built through thedesign completion process. Following are the winning projects that will be showcased at the exhibitions.• Wisma Geylang Serai• Bukit Panjang Hawker Centre• Punggol Mosque• Al-Ansar Mosque• NUSS Alumni Building• Archifest Pavilion 2012• Archifest Pavilion 2013The main objective of showcasing winning projects is to promote design competition as a good approach toselecting the best design for a project as well as to showcase the capability of our architects.The exhibition will be a roving one and will be at 3 locations;• BEX Asia at Marina Bay Sand – 11 to 13 September• World Architecture Festival (WAF) at Marina Bay Sand – 2 to 4 October• Archifest Pavilion at Dhobby Ghout Green – 27 to 13 OctoberArchifest, A Festival of Ideas for the City Returns for Seventh Year withNew Theme - ‘Small is Beautiful’Page | 1

eNewsletterSingapore Institute of Architects (SIA) proudly presents Archifest 2013, Singapore’s annual festival of ideasfor the city. In its seventh edition, Archifest will be held from 27 September to 13 October 2013 at theArchifest Pavilion, situated at Dhoby Ghaut Green as well as other satellite venues across the island. Thethree-week-long festival will be anchored at the Archifest Pavilion with a pop-up design library incollaboration with National Library Board, and the festival will also feature other highlights including theArchifest Conference, Architours, School of Urban Ideas and Fringe events celebrating the theme ‘Small isBeautiful’.Find out more:http://archifest.sg/2013/RUMAH 50:RUMAH (Review of Urbanism, Modern Architecture & Housing)50 Years of SIA 1963-2013Story of the Singapore Architectural ProfessionRUMAH: 50 Years of SIA 1963-2013, Story of the Singapore Architectural Profession was launched at the SIA50 th Anniversary Gala Dinner on 17 May 2013. This special commemorative book was published to tell thestory of the Singapore architectural profession on the occasion of the SIA’s 50th anniversary.It is part history, part memory and part documentation, and serves as a milestone in the profession’sdevelopment.The book comprises a chronological narrative highlighting the development of the architectural professionin Singapore.Making use of direct quotes, article reprints, together with statements and personal recollections of thosewho made this history, the book is a record for the future, an information source for students, as well aform of reminiscence for those who took part in the events covered.The book is now on sale …SIA Member - $98.00Non Member - $118.00GeBizITQ No. /Qualification No. /RFI No.ITQ No.:HOMPDEETQ13000259PublicationDateDescription17/09/2013 Provision for Registered Qualified Person(QP) and Registered Inspector (RI) Servicesfor Architectural and M & E Works at LloydLeas Centre, 1 Cosford Road, Singapore499547Closing Date&Time01/10/20131:00 PMPage | 2

eNewsletterITQ No.:MUI000ETQ13000099Quotation Ref. No.ITQ/13/9923/09/2013 Provision of Architectural and ProjectManagement Consultancy Services forProposed Renovation and Air-ConditioningWorks to the Existing Moulana Mohd AliMosque at 80 Raffles Place #B1-01 UOBPlaza Singapore 048624. Architectural &Project Management ConsultancyService Panel 1 to Panel 4.01/10/20131:00 PMITQ No.:HDB000ETQ13000744Quotation Ref. No.13QDP171ITQ No.:NHB000ETQ13000287ITQ No.:HDB000ETQ13000746Quotation Ref. No.13QDP172Qualification No.MUI000EPQ13000001RFI No.JTC000ERP13000021RFI Ref. No.JTC000/T/47C/2013RFI Criteria : Consultantmust be listed on Panel 1of the BCA's PublicSector Panels ofConsultants (PSPC) in thefollowing disciplines:(a) Architectural,(b) Civil & StructuralEngineering, (c)Mechanical & ElectricalEngineering and(d) Quantity Surveying,and others (see coverletter for further details).24/09/2013 Fire Safety & Shelter Department inspectionworks (Architectural Fire Safety Works) for aSenior Activity Centre at 1st storey ofexisting HDB Block 211B Punggol Walk atPunggol West Contract 1423/09/2013 Invitation to quote for the appointment ofRegistered Inspector for inspection ofArchitectural Fire Safety works at theNational Art Gallery, Singapore24/09/2013 Services of Registered Inspector(Architectural Fire Safety Works) for BukitMerah Redevelopment Contract 37B20/09/2013 Invitation for Expression of Interest (EOI) forArchitectural Consultancy Services for MajlisUgama Islam Singapura for two newmosques at Jurong West and Woodlands,Singapore.24/09/2013 Expression of Interest to render ConsultancyServices for Proposed Multi-TenantedCleanroom Facility (MTC) with Micro-Vibration Requirement at Tampines High-Tech Park02/10/20131:00 PM03/10/20131:00 PM04/10/20131:00 PM04/10/201301:00:00 PM08/10/201304:00:00 PMPage | 3

eNewsletterITT No.:LTA000ETT13000194Tender Ref. No.: 8801RCS News06/09/2013 Architectural and Engineering (A/E)Consultancy Services for the Proposed CircleLine Stage 6 (CCL6) Depot17/10/201312:00 PMBCACode of Accessibility in the Built Environment 2013, please click,http://apex.sia.org.sg/xshare/BCA_Code_On_Accessibility_In_The_Built_Environment_2013.pdfURAStreet Block Plan for house no. 68 to 148 (Even Only) Mackenzie Road (Rochor Planning Area), please click,http://apex.sia.org.sg/xshare/URA_Street_Block_Plan_Rochor_Planning_Area.pdfRevision to the Balcony Bonus GFA Scheme for Private Non-Landed Residential Developments to PromoteHigher Construction Productivity, please click,http://apex.sia.org.sg/xshare/URA_Revision_Balcony_Bonus_GFA_Priv_Non_Landed_Resi_Devp.pdfSCDFInvitation For Registration As Fire Safety Engineer (FSE), pleaseclick, http://apex.sia.org.sg/xshare/SCDF_Invitation_For_Reg_FSE.pdfRevision Of Fees In The Fire Safety Act, CAP 109A, please click,http://apex.sia.org.sg/xshare/SCDF_Review_of_Fees.pdfRecent EventsSIA Annual Golf Tournament 2013Page | 4

eNewsletterSIA Annual Golf Tournament 2013 was on Friday 20 September 2013, at The Singapore Island CountryClub, New Course. As per the previous years, the event received an overwhelming respond from membersas well as friends. On behalf of SIA Golf committee, we would like to extend our appreciation to all theguests who had participated in the event.Kyoto University Visit to SIAA group of research team, led by A/P Shuzo Furusaka from Kyoto University met up with PresidentTheodore Chan on 9 September 2013 to understand the project delivery methods and quality assurancesystems in Singapore's construction industry.Page | 5

eNewsletterRequirements:• Possess Degree in Architecture or equivalent. Having an advance Degree in Construction Managementis an added advantage• Minimum six (6) years’ working experience specific to Metro transit with consultant offices or middlemanagement roles with (D& B) Construction firm• Familiar with MRT station planning and construction; Exposure to MRT operations and maintenance anadvantage. Knowledgeable in MRT services interface, materials, detailing for station elements andcommuter facilities.• Energetic and highly motivated• Good interpersonal skillsPlease submit a copy of your resume, together with a passport-sized photograph and expected salary to:gbhr@gamuda.com.mySubmissions should reach us latest by 31 October 2013.* Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.Members who are looking for architecture students for any employment opportunities, can email TAS atthearchitecturesociety@gmail.com. (NUS Semester Exams: early May and early December)For other employment opportunities listing, email SIA Secretariat at newsletter@sia.org.sg.Upcoming EventsIntegrated Land Use Planning CourseThe Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) of Singapore will be conducting the 12th run of the 4-daycourse on Integrated Land Use Planning on 22-25 Oct 2013.This comprehensive course provides an overview on Singapore’s land use planning system, and includessessions on how land use planning is done in Singapore, as well as mechanisms which facilitates theimplementation of plans. The approach is practitioner-focused, with the sessions conducted by experiencedplanners and architects. There will also be site visits where participants will have the opportunity to visitactual developments in Singapore. Sessions by the URA will also be complemented by modules conductedby other agencies we work closely with– e.g. Land Transport Authority and National Parks Board.This course is targeted at participants who are interested to learn about Singapore’s land use planningsystem as well as our experience in planning and developing Singapore. To date, we had conducted 11 runsof the course, including one in February this year. Past local participants came from both the private sectorand government agencies and there were also foreign participants from China, Middle East, ASEANcountries and a number of African nations.Registration for the course can be done online at our website www.ura.gov.sg/uraacademy/ilup.html.For more information, contact URA Ms Roanna Sng at Tel: (+65) 6329 3320 or Mr Edward Loh at Tel: (+65)6321 8281 or email to ura_cg@ura.gov.sg.More about URA AcademyURA Academy offers a variety of courses which cover different aspects of land use planning and to varyingdepths (e.g. master plan, urban design, development control, etc.). We adopt a practitioner-focused andsolution-oriented approach, and the sessions include lectures, discussions, site visits, or a combination ofPage | 7

eNewsletterthe above. The courses are interactive in nature and encourage active participation to draw out differentideas for discussion. We are also able to customise courses in Mandarin. For more information or to tailorcourses to suit the requirements of your organisation, please contact us at ura_cg@ura.gov.sgAustralia announces inaugural international architect residency programThe Australian Institute of Architects is pleased to announce its inaugural architecture in residenceprogram, known as the Australian Institute of Architects Droga Architect in Residence (the residency).Scheduled to begin in 2014, this will be the first residency program of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere.The residency is open to architects, based outside Australia, whose architectural initiatives contribute to thedevelopment of the built environment, resulting in public and social benefits for communities around theworld.Australian Institute of Architects CEO David Parken said the residency was unique in concept and reflectedthe Institute’s vision of architecture as fundamental to Australian culture.‘It reinforces the Institute’s ongoing commitment to supporting and communicating the value ofarchitecture for our communities. The residency will encourage the exploration of new approaches, theexchange of ideas, international collaboration and cross fertilisation,’ he said.‘Applications are now being sought from prominent architects who can contribute to this vision, and theprogram will in turn offer them an excellent opportunity to engage with the Australian public andarchitectural community on their specific area of expertise through a series of seminars and associatedevents,’ Mr Parken said.The residency will be awarded to architects, who exemplify the highest standard of excellence inarchitectural design, research and practice.Architects undertaking the residency will stay at the Droga Apartment, the award-winning warehouse spacegenerously offered to the Institute for use as an architect residency, by cultural philanthropist Daniel Droga.Winner of the Robin Boyd Award for Residential Architecture at the National Architecture Awards, and theWilkinson Award for Residential Architecture at the NSW Architecture Awards, both in 1998, the DurbachBlock designed warehouse apartment is located in the heart of Sydney’s vibrant CBD.Online registrations for the residency will open on Monday 16 September 2013 with applications closing onMonday 14 October 2013.To register and for full details of the residency program visit wp.architecture.com.au/residence/.The successful applicant will receive flights to and from Australia, provided a stipend, and be hosted in theDroga Apartment for a period of 2-3 months. The timing and duration of the residency is flexible and canbe negotiated with the Institute.Join Global leaders and gain insights as they coverage at the inaugural SITCE 2013.7 – 10 October 2013 | SingaporeThe first LTA-UITP Singapore International Transport Congress and Exhibition (SITCE) brings together globalleaders and eminent urban transport players to share insights on urban transport issues, and solutions thatimprove the quality and effectiveness of urban transport systems worldwide. It is a must-attend for industryleaders and players.Page | 8

eNewsletterFor more details, please clickhttp://www.sitce.org/edm/EDM_04/index02.htmlANTALYA INTERNATIONAL ARCHITECTURE BIENNIALThis second edition of the biennial will take place from 7 September to 7 October2013, in Antalya, Turkey. It is organised by the Turkish Chamber of Architects andits Antalya branch on the theme: Template. A series of exhibitions are organisedduring the biennial including two designed in collaboration with the Union ofMediterranean Architects (UMAR), the first on traditional Mediterraneanarchitecture, and the second on contemporary Mediterranean architecture.Eminent professionals including architect Alvaro Siza and sociologist David Harveywill participate in a forum during the congress. Activities for architecture studentsare also planned.Learn more about the biennial (page in English)http://www.iaba.com.tr/html.asp?html=iaba_enWorld Architecture Festival is the world’s largest festival and live awards competition dedicated tocelebrating and sharing architectural excellence from across the globe. For three days over 2000 peoplefrom the world’s architectural community congregate in Singapore to learn, network and appreciate. Withkeynote speeches from today’s most innovative and influential thinkers including Dietmar Eberle ofBaumschlager Eberle, Sou Fujimoto of Sou Fujimoto Architects and Charles Jencks of Landscape Architects,WAF is an industry shaping event.Over 150 hours of presentations, seminars and debates will focus on what architecture and other forms ofdesign provide in terms of social, economic and environmental value; as well exploring the values thatunderpin the way designers think about the world. Register now quoting VIP code ‘ SIA’ to receive yourexclusive 30% discount on festival passes. Download the festival brochure for more informationCatch Interview with Keith Griffiths on “Value and Values of ArchitectureRecently World Architecture Festival interviewed the Chairman of Aedas International Keith Griffiths on thevalue and values of Architecture. Download the interview here:https://register.i2ieventsgroup.com/wafdownloads/home/reports/reports2/waf-interview-keith-griffiths,-chairman-of-aedas-international – Value and values is the theme at WAF 2013. “For more information download the festival brochure:https://register.i2ieventsgroup.com/wafdownloads/home/reports/reports2/waf-2013-visitor-brochureand-shortlistPage | 9

eNewsletterInternational Skyrise Greenery Conference (ISGC) has officially been integrated with a landscape tradeexhibition, to form GreenUrbanScape Asia 2013. This event is jointly organised by National Parks Board(NParks), Landscape Industry Association Singapore (LIAS), Singapore Institute of Landscape Architects(SILA) and Singex Group. Other activities at GreenUrbanScape Asia 2013 include the InternationalLandscape Summit and Business Exchange Forums. GreenUrbanScape Asia will be held from 7-9 November2013. For more details on ISGC 2013, please click here to be re-directed to the official website.Awards & CompetitionsThe Prix Émile Hermès 2014Since its creation in 2007, the Prix Émile Hermès has supported innovative work by talented youngdesigners, responding to society’s changing needs and lifestyles. For the third annual competition, theFondation d’entreprise Hermès has chosen a theme, « Time to yourself », reflecting our increasingly vitalneed for a moment of peace, some time out, a brief pause – a chance to escape the relentless activity, ideasand obligations of the super-highway of modern life.Further information is provided on the websitewww.prixemilehermes.comFrom September 1 to November 17, 2013, participants can register online at www.prixemilehermes.comand submit their project.Selected finalists will produce a prototype, funded by the Foundation, from January 1 to March 31, 2014.The jury, chaired by italian designer Michele De Lucchi, will award the prizes on May 2014 after examiningthe prototypes.The prize amounts for the Prix Émile Hermès are:1st Prize : 50 000 €2nd Prize : 25 000 €3rd Prize : 15 000 €Page | 10

eNewsletterParticipation rules of the Prix Émile Hermès are available on the website: www.prixemilehermes.comInternational ideas competition for a new Hans Christian Andersen House of Fairytales in OdenseThe international ideas competition is open to everyone throughout the world and is particularly aimed atarchitects, museum professionals, communicators, designers, landscape architects, urban planners, theatreprofessionals and others with good ideas. The Danish Architects’ Association will act as competition adviserthroughout the competition period. Competition entrants are asked to present proposals for an overallcommunication and space design concept that links together the existing facilities at the site in a singleunified attraction of international standing with a clear focus on the fairytales. The result of the ideascompetition will be an important contribution to the development of the brief for a subsequent restricteddesign competition.Competition entries should take the vision for a Hans Christian Andersen House of Fairytales and a fairytalegarden set out in the competition brief into account and should describe the museum presentation andcommunication aspects and the spatial and architectural framework of the House of Fairytales and thegarden in a single concept.Entries must be submitted no later than 29 November 2013, and the competition result is scheduled forannouncement in late March 2014. The subsequent design competition is expected to be launched later in2014. The scope of the project as well as its budget and time schedule will be determined on the basis ofthe result of the ideas competition.The ideas competition brief can be downloaded atwww.houseoffairytales.odense.dkNEW EDITION OF THE UIA GOLDEN CUBE AWARDSThe UIA Architecture and children work programme is launching the second edition of its Golden Cubeawards, developed to recognise and promote individuals and organisations that help children andadolescents to better understand architecture. Candidates are invited to submit their projects, activities orproductions developed with the goal of explaining architecture and the built environment design processesto children or youth. Prizes will be awarded in the following categories: schools, institutions, written media,audio-visual media.This edition will recognise projects that were completed or will be in progress between September 2011and March 2014. The selection process is in two stages. A national jury organised by each participating UIAmember section will shortlist projects to be sent on to the international jury, that will select the fourwinners. Prizes will be awarded during the UIA Durban congress on 1st – 10th August 2014.These prizes contribute to the goal set by UIA work programme to raise awareness about the builtPage | 11

eNewsletterenvironment, architecture, the city and sustainable development among the youngest generations.Learn more and download the project submission documentshttp://uia-architecture-children.bak.de/http://uia-architecture-children.bak.de/awards-en.htmlWARWICK JUNCTION INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION FOR ARCHITECTURE STUDENTS‘Warwick Junction’, a unique location within central Durban, is the site for the international competitionopen to architecture students worldwide, launched as part of the next UIA congress in South Africa (3-7August 2014). This transport node is a place for exchange and informal commerce with unique qualities atan unprecedented scale.Based on the congress theme ‘Architecture Otherwhere’, the aim of the competition is to highlight thecomplex ecology of Warwick Junction and its economic, social and cultural dynamic by proposing solutionsthat will be to the benefit and wellbeing of the community and the half a million people who frequent thisarea every day. Projects must propose three visions simultaneously: a long term - large scale solution;medium term - medium scale solution; an immediate small scale intervention.MAIN DATESRegistration deadline: 31 October 2013Deadline for submitting projects: 31 March 2014Announcement of the results at the UIA Congress in Durban: August 2014PRIZESGold Award: 50 000 ZAR (approx. 3 800 euros)Silver Award: 30 000 ZAR (approx. 2 300 euros)Bronze Award: 20 000 ZAR (approx. 1500 euros)PARTICIPATIONThe competition is open to architecture students throughout the world. It takes place online. Theregistration fee is 500 ZAR (approx.38 euros) to be paid on line. The competition language is English.Competitors must submit their projects in digital format, A1 Adobe pdf.Information:http://www.uia2014durban.org/Contact :Alene Naidooalene.naidoo@uia2014durban.orgContributionsSubmission to SA (Singapore Architect)Members are invited to submit their projects for consideration and the opportunity to be featured in the SA(Singapore Architect).For every issue of SA in 2013, the editor will include the following:• Interior ProjectsPage | 12

eNewsletter• Recent Asian Housing and Individually-designed homes• Master-planning and Urban Design• Reports on conferences, seminars, talks, etc• Projects on the drawing board• New productsSA is a bi-monthly magazine with the release on February, April, June, August, October and December.Materials for submission must be in digital format on a CD-ROM:1. Articles must not exceed 500 words;2. No more than 6 images in hi-resolution go to format (min 300 dpi)Submissions viaEmail: sa_editor@sia.org.sgMail:Ms Kelley ChengSingapore Institute of Architects79B Neil RoadSingapore 088904Submission to Architecture MalaysiaPertubuhan Akitek Malaysia (PAM) invites SIA Members to contribute to ArchitectureMalaysia (AM). AM is a bi-monthly magazine that serves to provide a wealth ofinformation on the latest architecture projects, news, issues and products. It has acirculation of 7000 copies in Malaysia and overseas.Submission Requirements:Write-up – approximately 500 words.Below please find a set of questionnaire for your reference. Please remember toinclude the list of credits as listed in questionnaire.DrawingsBasic Black & White, without gridlines, annotations or specifications. Scale & North points are compulsory.File type: jpeg/eps (if you would like to submit CAD drawings, please forward the plot style file as well (ctb)PhotographsResolution: 300dpiFile type: jpeg/tiff/psdShould you require any clarification, kindly contact Project Officer, Ms Siti Aminah Hussin at +603-26934182.Submission guidelines for Architecture Asiahttp://www.architectureasia.co/A) Text1) The write-up - or text - on the projects should be analytical2) The text should preferably be written by a ‘third party’Page | 13

eNewsletter3) All text must be "proof-read" for spelling, grammar, facts4) All text is to be in ENGLISH5) Word length MUST BE between 1000 – 2000 words6) All written text MUST BE in Microsoft Word format or compatible to it.B) Project Data and CreditsProject Data and Credits MUST BE presented in this format and order:1) Location, with address if possible2) Site Area [IN METRIC MEASUREMENT – ie square metres or hectares]3) ClientGot News to share? ContactSingapore Institute of Architectsemail: newsletter@sia.org.sgPage | 14