Archifest 2016: Event Highlights to Look Forward to
Mark these interactive events in your calendar and learn about Singapore architecture, and the future of our built environment
Take a breather from your routine and explore Singapore’s built (and landscaped!) environment through the many events of Archifest 2016. From September 23 to October 9, enjoy exhibitions, installations, conversations, workshops and markets at the Archifest Pavilion @ Raffles Place Park, and architecture tours throughout the city.
House at Branksome by Aamer Architects
Photo by Sanjay Kewlani
Photo by Sanjay Kewlani
Apartment House, Siglap by Gwen Tan of Formwerkz Architects
Greja House by Park + Associates – Honourable Mention for Residential Projects, SIA Architectural Design Awards 2015
SIA Architectural Design Awards 2016 Exhibition
What: An exhibition of this year’s winners to celebrate the benchmark design achievements of SIA members
Where: Archifest Pavilion @ Raffles Place Park
When: 9am to 7pm, September 23 to October 9
SIA Architectural Design Awards 2016 Exhibition
What: An exhibition of this year’s winners to celebrate the benchmark design achievements of SIA members
Where: Archifest Pavilion @ Raffles Place Park
When: 9am to 7pm, September 23 to October 9
BASF Asia Pacific Learning Facility by Coen Design International – Gold Award
Singapore Landscape Architecture Awards 2015 Exhibition
What: This exhibition features winners of the biennial awards, showcasing landscape architecture projects that bring to life Singapore’s City in a Garden vision
Where: Archifest Pavilion @ Raffles Place Park
When: 9am to 7pm, October 1-5
Singapore Landscape Architecture Awards 2015 Exhibition
What: This exhibition features winners of the biennial awards, showcasing landscape architecture projects that bring to life Singapore’s City in a Garden vision
Where: Archifest Pavilion @ Raffles Place Park
When: 9am to 7pm, October 1-5
Archifest x Barter Market
What: Trade and chat with local makers and craftsmen in this no-money-exchange creative market
Where: Archifest Pavilion @ Raffles Place Park
When: 2pm to 6pm, October 9
What: Trade and chat with local makers and craftsmen in this no-money-exchange creative market
Where: Archifest Pavilion @ Raffles Place Park
When: 2pm to 6pm, October 9
ArKIDecture Workshop
What: Get hands-on with your children in this interactive design experience where they can learn about architecture
Where: Archifest Pavilion @ Raffles Place Park
When: Children’s Day (2.30pm to 4.30pm, October 7), and 9.30am to 11.30am, October 8
What: Get hands-on with your children in this interactive design experience where they can learn about architecture
Where: Archifest Pavilion @ Raffles Place Park
When: Children’s Day (2.30pm to 4.30pm, October 7), and 9.30am to 11.30am, October 8
City-Studio
What: Informal lunchtime sessions with Singapore’s various design studios, gathered in one central venue, as they share how they produce good architecture
Where: Archifest Pavilion @ Raffles Place Park
When: 12.30pm to 2.30pm, September 26 and 29, and October 3 and 6
What: Informal lunchtime sessions with Singapore’s various design studios, gathered in one central venue, as they share how they produce good architecture
Where: Archifest Pavilion @ Raffles Place Park
When: 12.30pm to 2.30pm, September 26 and 29, and October 3 and 6
Conversations
What: Interactions with architects, designers, artists and other creatives for insights into what they do
Where: Archifest Pavilion @ Raffles Place Park
When: 7pm to 8.30pm, September 30 and October 7
What: Interactions with architects, designers, artists and other creatives for insights into what they do
Where: Archifest Pavilion @ Raffles Place Park
When: 7pm to 8.30pm, September 30 and October 7
Bike to the Future
What: A 360-degree virtual reality ride through Tiong Bahru’s Seng Poh Road reimagined as a pedestrian and cyclist-friendly thoroughfare
Where: Archifest Pavilion @ Raffles Place Park
When: 9am to 7pm, October 5
What: A 360-degree virtual reality ride through Tiong Bahru’s Seng Poh Road reimagined as a pedestrian and cyclist-friendly thoroughfare
Where: Archifest Pavilion @ Raffles Place Park
When: 9am to 7pm, October 5
Books-to-go
What: A pop-up library with a curated selection of books, DVDs and magazines, by National Library Board
Where: Archifest Pavilion @ Raffles Place Park
When: 11.30am to 2.30pm; 5pm to 7pm, September 28 to 30
Elevate by Indigoism
What: A multi-sensory session incorporating audio and visual, allowing participants to enjoy deep relaxation and calmness
Where: Archifest Pavilion @ Raffles Place Park
When: 9am to 7pm, September 24-30
Others
SILA Student Design Awards 2016 Exhibition
Green ideas from local and international students will be announced on October 1
#FlipTable
An interactive work-frustration venting experience
How to Take Kicka** Architectural Photos on IG
Master Instagrammer @_yafiqyusman_, who has more than 40K followers, shares tips and tricks
Events listed are subject to change. Check Archifest for updates.
TELL US
What are you looking forward to seeing at Archifest this year? Let us know in the Comments section.
What: A pop-up library with a curated selection of books, DVDs and magazines, by National Library Board
Where: Archifest Pavilion @ Raffles Place Park
When: 11.30am to 2.30pm; 5pm to 7pm, September 28 to 30
Elevate by Indigoism
What: A multi-sensory session incorporating audio and visual, allowing participants to enjoy deep relaxation and calmness
Where: Archifest Pavilion @ Raffles Place Park
When: 9am to 7pm, September 24-30
Others
SILA Student Design Awards 2016 Exhibition
Green ideas from local and international students will be announced on October 1
#FlipTable
An interactive work-frustration venting experience
How to Take Kicka** Architectural Photos on IG
Master Instagrammer @_yafiqyusman_, who has more than 40K followers, shares tips and tricks
Events listed are subject to change. Check Archifest for updates.
TELL US
What are you looking forward to seeing at Archifest this year? Let us know in the Comments section.
Architours
What: A signature and always-booked-out programme of Archifest, these exclusive guided tours bring participants into unique architecture throughout the city. The architects of the projects share about the design strategies they used in this experiential treat. This year Architours features the Al-Islah Mosque (above) and SPCA (below), together with select residences such as House at Branksome and Apartment House (below). Architours is presented by Singapore Institute of Architects (SIA) and co-curated with The Architectural Society (TAS) of National University of Singapore.
Where: Meeting point at Archifest Pavilion @ Raffles Place Park
When: Weekends, from September 23 to October 9