| Date | 2024-10-02 |
| Event start | 15:00 PM |
| Duration | 2 hrs ( from 3:00pm to 5:00pm ) |
| Venue | Zoom Webinar |
| CPD | Pending |
| Contact | 2 |
Synopsis
Unconventional planning imbued with local narratives and tropical climatic responses are making Singapore’s Hotel Designs stand out internationally.
These winning projects give insights into design concepts that revitalizes the tried and tested typology of the urban hotel. Ong & Ong Pte. Ltd. and WOHA Architects Pte. Ltd. will share how they overcame the challenges of tight sites, high-rise planning and conservation issues to achieve these unique landmarks.
Speakers
Ar Richard Hassell, WOHA Architects Pte Ltd
Founding Director
Richard Hassell is an Australian-born architect and artist who has lived in Singapore since 1989. He founded the architectural practice WOHA with Wong Mun Summ in 1989. WOHA has exhibited their work in the Venice Biennale, most recently with a video installation entitled “Fragments of an Urban Future” and in New York at the Skyscraper Museum with “Garden City| Mega City” both in 2016. WOHA have received 7 President’s Design Awards, Singapore’s highest design accolade.
Ar. Phua Hong Wei, Director, WOHA
Hong Wei graduated with Master of Architecture from National University of Singapore and joined WOHA in 2006. Hong Wei is a certified ISO Auditor, Green Mark Accredited Professional and Universal Design Assessor, and has served in National Library Board and NParks design advisory committees on accessibility and skyrise greenery. He was featured in URA’s 3rd edition of ’20 under 45’ Architects exhibition in 2017.
Hong Wei sees design as an optimistic intervention to maximize potentials and catalyse positive changes. He is interested in a nature-driven approach to architecture and urbanism.
Ms. Michelle Gouw, ONG&ONG
Michelle Gouw is a highly motivated and creative individual with a deep passion for innovation in the architecture and design world. With a major in Architecture and Sustainable Design Pillar, she brings a solid foundation in both technical knowledge and design competency. She is not only adaptable and open-minded but also committed to continuous learning and professional growth.
Ms. Lena Quek, ONG&ONG
Lena is adept at melding architecture and landscape design. She holds a BA and B. Arch. from the National University of Singapore, both of which are R.I.B.A. accredited. She honed her design and project management skills for over a decade, then in 2000, founded a boutique landscape architecture design consultancy redefining urban green spaces. Her successful practice integrated with ONG&ONG in 2011. Lena continues to push the boundaries in creating innovative environments that harmonise the built and natural worlds.
Schedule
| 2:45pm | Webinar Opens |
| 3:00pm | Welcome Remarks |
| 3:05pm | Project 1 - 21 Carpenter |
| 3:25pm | Project 2 - Pan Pacific Orchard |
| 3:45pm | Project 3 - Artyzen |
| 4:05pm | Q&A |
| 5pm | End of Event |
| Ticket Type | Price | Cart |
|---|---|---|
| Non Member Ticket - | $100.00 |
Terms & Conditions
- Fees paid are non-refundable under all circumstances.
- Ticket is non-transferable under all circumstances.
- Group registration will be subjected to group admin fee of $1 per ticket per transaction.
- Replacement/Cancellation of participant will not be allowed under group registration.