URA Scholarship 2007

The prestigious URA scholarship is now open for application. Closing date is 2 weeks after the release of A levels results. For more information, visit the ...

Call for Ideas:National Art Gallery

The competition is on to source for the best architectural design concept for Singapore's new National Art Gallery and the government has invited architects from ...

Increasing Urban Density: A hidden challenge for designers?
Increasing Urban Density: A hidden challenge for designers?

All of us must have heard of the announcement by Minister Mah Bow Tan on the desire to prepare Singapore for a population of 6.5 million people in 50 years time. Its impact on us as creatures and designers of the urban realm is quite clear - there will be new design and social challenges. Perhaps it is time to look at our role in meeting these new challenges.

White Site.
White Site.

The concept of the "white" site was introduced by the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Singapore to give developers more flexibility in development options on certain land parcels sold by the State. "White" sites are sites in which a range of uses are allowed. Why is this important to the architecure fraternity?

Welcome to the Five Foot Way.

by Adib J & JJ Yeo Welcome to Five Foot Way; founded as a medium for the exploration and discourse of Asian architecture. FFW aims to engage in the critical discourse of Asian and predominantly Singaporean architecture and building by discussing themes through a series of articles, interviews and reviews.