Archive for July, 2007


Moving House.
Moving House.

This week, we talk to Tang Ling Nah, artist and part-time lecturer at LASALLE College of the Arts. The School itself is moving to its brand new location at 1 McNally Street, boasting a bold new look, a fresh attitude, and an electricity of creative energy. What is it like for a school and its inhabitants to move to a new building, after years in its old campus, almost over two decades later since its founding in 1984 by the late Brother Joseph McNally. FFW's Adib J talks to Ling Nah to found out what she thinks about the move, and her random ruminations on the city.

Light Reading
Light Reading

The Reflections of Tokyo Hiroya Kawabata DESIGN OFFICE K Co. Ltd. 2005 ISBN: 4-902684-05-5 Light seems to cut both ways. Without it, ...

Revolutionary Power

[Image Courtesy of WorldArchitectureNews.com] Climate change is the single most serious environmental threat facing this planet today and renewable energy sources including wind are a key aspect of combating this threat. Wind turbines are some of the most technologically advanced and cost-effective renewable sources available at this time. Modern turbines are likely to be in operation for about 85% of the year, and have a service life of at least 20 years.

Possibly India’s Greenest Skyscraper

[Image Courtesy of WorldArchitectureNews.com] FXFOWLE Architects' design concept for India Tower was informed by Mumbai’s climate, the site, and the desire to create distinctive indoor and outdoor spaces with optimum views, inspirational settings, and personalized contemporary accommodations for all users. Designed to have the least possible impact on the environment, the tower will

MULTIPLY Architecture + Design wants YOU

MULTIPLY LLP, a recently established Architecture + Design practice is looking for suitable candidates to be part of a young and dynamic team of architects and designers working on a variety of local and regional projects of various building scales/types.

Mailbox Forensics

15 mailboxes, designed and built by First Year Architecture students from the National University of Singapore will be on exhibit at the Basheer Gallery, from the 3rd of August to the 9th of August.

Gossip. July 28 - Aug 17.

A building filled with memories, of past lives and dreams, one where the line between fact and fiction is blurred. Built in the ...

a+i asia seeks motivated individuals

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Magical Spaces Project Update: 22 July 2007

Its been slightly over a month since we launched the Magical Spaces Project and its been going really well, thanks to everyone who ...