by admin | Sep 25, 2012 | |
Raise the Red Lanterns for iLight Marina Bay Festival 2014 For generations throughout Asia, lanterns have been symbols of joy and celebration. Festivities, such as the Yi Peng festival in Thailand and the Sky Lantern festival in Taiwan, we are particularly fascinated with the congregation of masses and the moment where thousands of floating lanterns that bear people’s hopes and wishes, are released up to the sky. The sight is always magnificent, contemplative and temporal. Proposed to be located along Clifford Pier, Singapore, also commonly known in the past as, 红灯码头, “red-light pier”, the installation captures the moment through a glowing carpet [40m(Length) x 5m(Breadth)] of floating lanterns that allows passers-by to contemplate on their hopes and wishes while taking a stroll under the installation. Take a minute or two to lie on the benches for personal reflection or simply enjoy the glowing atmosphere from a different angle. Taking reference from the traditional lantern making, the lantern structure is made from bamboo, a highly renewable and sustainable resource. The lantern skin shall be made from red nylon, commonly used for kite making, for its optimum light opacity and weather resistance. Lastly, the lanterns will be lit up with LED weatherproof light strips, that will be calibrated to create different lighting patterns for the installation each night during the festival. Building Type: Installation Location: Clifford Pier, Singapore Site Area: 430sqm Status: Shortlisted Competition Entry ...
by admin | Oct 13, 2008 | |
The African Economic City (AEC) Design Proposal (2008) Conceptualised from the process of crystal growth, the AEC shall be a send crystal of an African aspiration forming at the edge of the hypnotically beautiful Mediterranean coastline emerging from the expanse of the 20km by 20km site, the lines of geometry emerges from its 4 corners to find the center. From the center, radiates the evolving geometry of the site, like an organic crystalline growth radiating its web-like lattice structure. From this lattice veins development will start to sprout. This robust and evolving matrix absorbs variety and from it will spring forth a unique and characteristic motif – a motif of AEC. Gleaming of like and vibrancy, the city’s tapestry of light is seen from the skies in the twilight hours. The map profile of Africa is superimposed onto the site, forming another later to the tapestry. Its 1km width shall form the natural green connector to the site, symbolically emphasizing the varied and beautiful landscape of Africa and the importance of its preservation. Building Type: Masterplan Location: Libya, Maghreb, N. Africa Site Area: 4000 sqkm Status: Design Proposal (2008) Consultants: Jurong Consultants Pte Ltd ...
by admin | Oct 7, 2008 | |
ddd Wei Hai Hot Spring Spa Resort Design Proposal (2007) Located in eastern Shandong province, China, the Weihai – Hot Spring Spa Resort, masterplan takes its inspiration from the site’s natural topographic beauty and majestic landscape. While being divided into 3 land plots that will be realized in separate phases, the entire development is linked together through the introduction of a linear ‘crystal mountain’ spine containing high social activity level programs that will form the central focal points for this new township. Taking into consideration of the local population’s close relationship to nature, extensive plots of lush green landscapes and multi- directional waterway channels are consciously introduced to create the constant interaction between human activities and nature, thus providing the basis for a vibrant street life to emerge and evolve. Building Type: Masterplan Location: Wei Hia, Shandong, China Site Area: 676, 140 sqm Status: Design Proposal (2007) ...
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