| Date | 2018-10-02 |
| Event start | 09:00 AM |
| Duration | 9 hrs ( from 9:00am to 6:00pm ) |
| Venue | Marina Bay Sands, Conference Room A, Sands Expo and Convention Centre Hall B & C [1 Bayfront Ave, Singapore 018971] |
| CPD | 8 points |
| URL | Visit |
Synopsis
The SIA Conference is a platform to show through our projects, multi-disciplinary collaborations, and teaching, that Design, when harnessed in the right way, has great potential to reflect the richness of human values, our history and development, and enhance the world we live in for our future generations
Design for Life is a theme which broadly encompasses the Architect’s vision to respond to the true needs of humanity. It is necessary for design to give back to the community and enrich human life as a whole. The main theme is elaborated in 3 sub-themes: Design for People, Design for Time and Design for Environment.
Design for People promotes better life & well-being. Much of the spotlight of Architecture has been shone on iconic, spectacular projects, while the day-to-day architecture sits in its shadows. Designing for the 99% may not be the most glamorous, but it certainly is a celebration of the non-spectacular. Community engagement in the design-stage also has the potential for far-reaching effects, creating spaces which promote people’s health, happiness and well-being.
Design for Time addresses the lifespan of building design. The preservation of Modern architecture is likened to a time capsule of the past, however, conscious effort has to be made to maintain buildings in their current state to slow down the process of deterioration. Designing for the long-haul also requires a new kind of Architecture which is in constant evolution over time, and is not just static until it is demolished.
Design for Environment enhances the life of our planet, flora and fauna. The excessive use of plastic in Singapore and the rest of the world has taken a tow on the ecosystem and accelerated global warming. Architects now have the responsibility to conceive and initiate ways to promote true sustainability by devising smart solutions to reduce our strain on the environment and to use materials prudently.
Conference Fees (inclusive of GST):
SIA Member: $150.00
Non Member: $300.00
Student*: $25.00
* Student is entitled to attend 1 session (i.e. Panel 4 & follow by Wrap Up of Conference).
Speakers
Mr Borja Ferrater, Office of Architecture in Barcelona
Founding Partner Architect
Borja Ferrater is the Founding Partner Architect of OAB (Office of Architecture in Barcelona) together with Xavier Marti, Carlos & Lucia Ferrater in January 2006. He is a FAD (Spain’s national award) prize winner in the category of “ephemeral architecture” together with Carlos Ferrater for the exhibition in Madrid: “M.C. Escher El arte de lo
impossible”.
Mr Đàm Vũ, Kientruc O, Vietnam
Co-Founder
KIENTRUC O is a young emerging architectural firm based in Sài Gòn, Vietnam. Lead by a dynamic duo of architect (Đàm Vũ) and industrial designer (LÊ An-Ni), its mission is to create architecture that facilitates and embrace a coherent symbiosis between human and the environment.
Mr Victor Lee & Ms Jacqueline Yeo, Plystudio Architects, Singapore
Founder
Plystudio Architects Pte Ltd was founded as Plystudio Pte Ltd by Victor Lee and Jacqueline Yeo. Both founders are partners in life and work. Plystudio was the creative outlet to meld their constant conversations about design and architecture into a singular productive entity. The decision to leave years of corporate practice came as a result of an opportunity for autonomous representation as one of the top creatives of Singapore in the 2008 Venice Biennale.
Mr Realrich Sjarief, R A W Architecture, Indonesia
Founder
Realrich Sjarief established R A W Architecture in 2011. He reestablished the long history of craftsmanships in his builder’s family that has been lasted for 3 generations, 60 years of practice since Indonesia Independence. At that time the practice has no name. The relationship between the supervisors and labours was intimate and personal to service some clients. The practice is well known on trust, quality, and its authentic design innovation in the mastery of building construction in Indonesia. RAW Architecture which stands for Realrich Architecture workshop has grown reputations on winning several International and National Architecture design awards including prestigious National Gallery of Indonesia. The firm has worked for more than 300 Architectural projects and 110 open and limited competitions ranged from small-scale product design to large-scale mixed-use development and master planning of more than 200 hectares of development. 
Ar. Colin Seah, Ministry of Design, Singapore
As MOD’s Founder and Director of Design, Colin is a two-time recipient of Singapore’s highest design accolade, the President’s Design Award. He is also a three-time Grand Prize Winner of the Gold Key Award, a Global Advisor for leading surfaces manufacturer Cosentino and invited by the Singapore Tourism Board to redefine Singapore as a destination for 2020 and beyond.
Prof. Gerard Lico, University of the Philippines Diliman, Philippines
Heritage Architecture Professor
Heritage Architecture Professor in University of the Philippines Diliman. A heritage architect, Gerard Lico grew up admiring the Metropolitan Theater, commonly known as the Met. Before developing an interest in architecture, Lico wanted to become a filmmaker since he grew up as a fan of old films. He eventually merged this passion with his career as can be seen in his designs and work as the campus architect of the University of the Philippines.
Mr Teo Yee Chin, Red Bean Architects, Singapore
Founding Principal and Design Director
Mr Markus Roselieb, ChiangMai Life, Thailand
Founder
Markus Roselieb, owner of Chiang Mai Life Construction firmly believes that not only should new construction be green friendly but also source local materials in order to leave a smaller footprint on the planet. To that end, his company is constructing rammed earth, wattle and daub and adobe buildings using bamboo for roofing, from the timber bamboo structural supports to the bamboo roof tiles.
Mr Doan Thanh Ha, H&P Architects, Hanoi, Vietnam
Founder
Doan Thanh Ha and Tran Ngoc Phuong, graduated from Hanoi Architectural University in 2002. Founded and operated H & P Office (HPA) office in Hanoi since 2009. H&P Architects’ goal is to provide professional solutions to customers. This is demonstrated through multiple investment categories: office, residential, hotel, resort, hospital, private housing, planning and urban design as well as industrial, educational and infrastructure.
Mr Siew Man Kok, MKPL Architects, Singapore
Chairman / Director
Architect Siew Man Kok believes that design, good design, in particular, must not only improve individual lives, it should also change the way a community or even entire societies live.
It was with this sense of social responsibility that Man Kok decided that he should participate in – and which he would eventually be awarded – the Housing and Development Board (HDB) design competition for the Bidadari Estate.
Mr Budi Pradono, Budi Pradono Architects, Indonesia
Founder
Budi Pradono was born in Salatiga, March 15, 1970. He is one of Indonesia's talented architects whose work has been widely known in the world and has obtained a number of international standards. The awards include Cityscape architecture award, Dubai 2004; AR Awards for Emerging Architecture, London, 2005; World Architecture Festival Award, Barcelona 2008; INTERARCH, Triennial Architecture, Sofia Bulgaria, Silver Medal & Honorary diploma 2009.
Mr Manuel Der Hagopian, G8A, Singapore
Co-founder and Partner
Manuel Der Hagopian (born in 1971 in Geneva, Switzerland) graduated from the Geneva Institute of Architecture, Geneva, Switzerland (IAUG) and Belleville School of Architecture, Paris (ENSAPB). He is one of the original Partners of group8 architects, established in Geneva in 2000, and is a Co-founder and Partner at G8A in charge of operations at the Singapore office. He also co-manages the offices in Geneva, Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. His main responsibilities include design direction, conceptual design and project management.
Schedule
Revised Schedule (as at 1 Oct 2018):
| 8.00am | Registration (Students registration start at 3.30pm) |
| 9.30am | Opening Addresses |
| 10.05am | Keynote Speech by Keynote speaker |
| Borja Ferrater - Office of Architecture in Barcelona (ESP) | |
| 10.35am | Tea Break |
| 10.20am | General Introduction of Festival by Mr Yann Follain, Archifest Festival Director |
| 11.05am | Panel 1 DESIGN FOR PEOPLE |
| Introduction of Panel 1 Speakers | |
| Dam Vu - KIENTRUC O (VNM) | |
| Victor Lee/Jacqueline Yeo - Plystudio Architects (SG) | |
| Realrich Sjarief - R A W Architecture (IDN) | |
| 12.25pm | Panel 2 DESIGN FOR TIME |
| Introduction of Panel 2 Speakers | |
| Colin Seah - Ministry of Design (SG) | |
| Gerard Lico - Heritage Architect and Professor (PHL) | |
| Teo Yee Chin - Red Bean Architects (SG) | |
| 1.40pm | Lunch |
| 2.40pm | Panel 3 DESIGN FOR ENVIRONMENT |
| Introduction of Panel 3 Speakers | |
| Markus Roselieb - Chiangmai Life Architects (THA) | |
| Jeremy Rowe - AkzoNobel | |
| Doan Thanh Ha - H&P Architects (VNM) | |
| 3.30pm | Registration for Students (Student can only attend Panel 4 & Wrap Up of Conference) |
| 4.00pm | Tea Break |
| 4.10pm | Panel 4 DESIGN FOR LIFE |
| Introduction of Panel 4 Speakers | |
| Siew Man Kok - MKPL Architects (SG) | |
| Budi Pradono - Budi Pradono Architects (IDN) | |
| Manuel Der Hagopian - G8A (SG) | |
| 5.30pm | Wrap-up |
| 6.15pm | Conference Closed |
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.