| Date | 2024-03-22 |
| Event start | 15:00 PM |
| Duration | 2 hrs ( from 3:00pm to 5:00pm ) |
| Venue | SIA Lounge, 79 Neil Road S088904 |
| CPD | 3 points |
| Contact | 2 |
Synopsis
The Development Control Sub Committee has been conducting a series of masterplanning seminars/webinars over the past years. For this year, we are honored to have 2 guest speakers Ar. Wong Mun Summ, Founding Director, WOHA and Ar. Ng Choon Meng (Patrik), Associate Director SAA Architects to share with us their views on our nation’s development and also provide us with an alternative perspective to how Singapore could be with strengthen connectivity,contributions and integration of green spaces and future workplace promoting health and well being framework of Live, Work and Play.
Topic 1
Integrating Systems in 21st Century Urbanism: A Sustainable Approach by Ar. Wong Mun Summ
The 21st century presents a unique set of challenges that set it apart from the 20th century. Global warming, exponential population growth, limited space, and dwindling natural resources are some of the pressing issues we confront today. In response to these challenges, traditional approaches to city planning and urban design are evolving. This lecture, led by WOHA Founding Director Wong Mun Summ, delves into the imperative need for architecture and urban design to embrace a holistic approach that integrates multiple systems: green/blue, energy and food, to meet the demands of the 21st century.
Wong Mun Summ will explore how our cities and urban environments can no longer afford to rely on mono-use land parcels and standalone buildings and developments. Instead, he will advocate for the integration of diverse systems that work in harmony to create sustainable, resilient and thriving urban spaces.
Topic 2
The Urban Equaliser: Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) by Ar. Ng Choon Meng Patrik
Cities have transformed from modest mono-functional satellite cities to complex mixed-use districts in mega cities. As social beings, there is an innate inclination to interact, integrate and connect. Patrik shall discuss how Transit-Oriented Developments (TODs) integrate the element of “connect” into the live-work-play environment to weave an intricate network of connections between mixed-use developments.
Bridging across multiple urban scales right to the doorsteps of homes, TODs are sustainable and inclusive urban equalisers. They connect people to learning, working and recreational opportunities, regardless of age and socioeconomic background. TODs are crucial nodes bringing communities together and enhancing the resilience of a city’s social fabric – the key to an endearing city.
Speakers
Ar. Wong Mun Summ, Founding Director, WOHA
Mun Summ Wong co-founded the Singapore-based architectural practice WOHA in 1994. He is a Professor in Practice at the National University of Singapore's Department of Architecture and co-directs the Integrated Sustainable Design Masters Studio. He is also appointed to the Seidler Chair in the Practice of Architecture at the University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia. He sits on the Nominating Committee of the Lee Kuan Yew World City Prize, the Design Advisory Board of DesignSingapore Council as well as a Member of the CTBUH Masters of Tall Building and Vertical Urbanism Advisory Panel.
Ar. Ng Choon Meng Patrik, Associate Director SAA Architects
With over 18 years of industry experience, Patrik has led various typologies of projects ranging from private residences, condominiums, office buildings to complex mixed-use developments. He was integral to the completion of award-winning projects such as the Northpoint City, engaging multiple stakeholders, competent authorities and users from all walks of life. Patrik currently leads the Sengkang Grand Mixed Development team, as well as other residential, commercial and Transit- Oriented Development (TOD) projects. As a Green Mark Accredited Professional (GMAP), Patrik aspires to make continuous positive contributions to the community through the design of sustainable and endearing TODs.
Schedule
| 2.45pm | Arrival of attendees |
| 3.00pm | Welcome Remarks by SIA |
| 3.05pm-3.50pm | Presentation by Ar. Wong Mun Summ |
| 3.50pm-4.35pm | Presentation by Ar. Ng Choon Meng Patrik |
| 4.35pm-5.00pm | Q&A |
| 5.00pm | End of Seminar |